Jitra


Jitra is a town and a mukim in Kubang Pasu District, in northern Kedah, Malaysia. It is the fourth-largest town in Kedah after Alor Setar, Sungai Petani and Kulim.

History

During World War II, when the Japanese attacked Malaya, Jitra was on the one of main lines of defence set up by the British. One of the fiercest battles during the British defence of Malaya were fought here.

Notable natives

Famous persons include Mohd Johari Baharum Haji Wan Iskandar Azam Rocky, Azrul and Nidzom K.V. Loga and Muhamad Aiman Remy Shahar.

Places in Jitra

Local Location

  1. Asun
  2. Ayer Hitam
  3. Bandar Baru Bukit Kayu Hitam
  4. Bandar Darulaman
  5. Bandar Baru Sintok
  6. Bandar Jitra
  7. Changlun
  8. Felda Batu Lapan
  9. Felda Bukit Tangga
  10. Felda Guar Napai
  11. Felda Laka Selatan
  12. Hosba
  13. Kg. Siputeh
  14. Kepala Batas
  15. Kodiang
  16. Malau
  17. Megat Dewa
  18. Napo
  19. Padang Sera
  20. Permatang Bonglai
  21. Sanglang
  22. Sintok
  23. Suasana Permai
  24. Tanah Merah
  25. Kg. Bukit
  26. Kg. Pulau Ketam
  27. Kg. Pulau Nyior
  28. Tunjang
  29. Wang Tepus
  30. Pida 4 Tunjang
  31. Kg. Darat
  32. Kg. Imam
  33. Kg. Gurindam
  34. Kg. Wang Perah
  35. Kg. Sungai Korok

    Interesting Location

  36. Taman Tunku Sarina 2
  37. Rimba Rekreasi Bukit Wang, near to North-East Highway PLUS exit via Malau
  38. Taman Tasik Bandar Darulaman
  39. Universiti Utara Malaysia
  40. Duty Free Zone Bukit Kayu Hitam
  41. Jitra Mall
  42. Lye Huat Garden
  43. Training and Recreation Centre Paya Pahlawan

    Tourist attractions

A few famous landmarks in Jitra are Darulaman Park, Jitra Waterfront, Rocky Dog Park, Tasik Darulaman with new Waterpark adventure, Cendol Pulut Jo and Bukit Wang, a recreational park. Located approximately 30 kilometres from Thailand border, Jitra becomes one of the many stops for tourists who came from the neighboring country or Malaysian who wanted to visit Thailand.
Not far from the town, a project located at Paya Pahlawan was developed in 2003. This project promotes the concept of frozen food industries with Kedah Halal Food Hub as its main distributor. A complex for slaughtering cows was built and it is equipped with slaughter house and cold storage that can store meat up to 1,500 tons at a time. This center can cover up to 30 percent of Malaysia's need for beef, which comes in handy especially during Malaysia's many festivals such as Hari Raya Aidilfitri and Hari Raya Qurban.

Transportation

Car

is the main route into Jitra town, from the state capital Alor Setar, and all the way to Bukit Kayu Hitam and the border with Thailand.

Public transportation

/ETS however does not serve Jitra. Closest stations are Anak Bukit and Kodiang.