List of people from Kedah

The following is a list of prominent people who were born in or have lived in the Malaysian state of Kedah, or for whom Kedah is a significant part of their identity.

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• Aznil Bidin - weightlifter, born in Alor Setar.

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• Farid Kamil - Malaysian actor, born in Alor Setar.

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• Ismail Omar – 9th Inspector-General of Police of Malaysia, born in Kulim.

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• Janna Nick - Malaysian actress and singer, born in Sungai Petani.

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• Khir Johari – politician, former Malaysian Minister of Education, born in Alor Setar.

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• Lee Zii Jia - badminton player, born in Alor Setar.

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• Mahathir Mohamad – Fourth Prime Minister of Malaysia, born in Alor Setar.
• Siti Nurmasyitah Mohd Yusoff or Masya Masyitah - Bintang Ceria contestant, born and raised in Kulim.

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• Pearly Tan - badminton player, born in Alor Setar.

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• Shahnon Ahmad – writer, Malaysian National Laureate, born in Sik.

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• Tunku Abdul Rahman - First Prime Minister of Malaysia, born in Alor Setar.

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• Wan Muhd Syahmie Bin Wan Shahar – Teacher, Taekwondo fighter, born in Alor Setar

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Yuna - International singer, songwriter, born in Alor Setar.

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