The Menara Alor Setar is a 165.5 meter tall tower in Alor Setar, in the state of Kedah, Malaysia. It was built for Telekom Malaysia at a cost of RM40 million and officially opened to public by the charismatic Malaysia's fourth Prime Minister, Tun Dr.Mahathir Mohamad in 14th, August 1997.
It
marks as the 19th tallest tower in the world and also the second tallest tower in Malaysia,
after the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur.With an observation deck and
platform vistors will enjoy a
breathtaking view that stretches from Gunung Jerai to the Strait of Malacca. Visitors will have
the opportunity to view the picturesque contours of majestic Gunung Keriang, Kedah
river, the whole city of Alor Setar and the vast expanses of paddy fields especially during harvest time.
In terms of structure design, the wide space
of the observation deck permits a large number of visitors to enjoy the
unlimited view before them.
Apart
from serving the role of a telecommunication tower, it also caters as a tourist
destination for the town. The tower also houses some restaurants and a souvenir
shop. The tower is an observatory tower to look for the crescent moon to mark
the beginning of Muslim months. The observation
deck is at a height of 88 meters from the base of the structure
The
Menara Alor Setar architectural design is unique and exclusively as it
symbolizes Kedah's establishment reputations the 'rice bowl' of Malaysia. The
tower pillar clearly resembles the image of a bunch of paddies.
The
tower is standing tall at the height
of 165.5 m is the most prominent
landmark in the city that signifies the rapid development in the state of
Kedah.
Facilities
provided are car parks, toilets ,
telescopes at observation deck, meeting room , seminar halls, souvenir shops
and a revolving Restaurant Sri Angkasa for an amazing dining
adventure high above the sea-level with pleasing panoramic surroundings
of Kedah.
ALOR SETAR TOWER
OBSERVATION
DECK
REVOLVING RESTAURANT
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