Padang Matsirat

Padang Matsirat in Langkawi District

Padang Matsirat is a mukim in Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia. It is situated on the western part of the island.

Amenities and tourism

The town has had a Dispensary since at least 1938, when it was a British colony; outside dispensaries were common in Malaysia, and they still exist in Georgetown, Penang and other cities;[1] as of 2024, it is served by a modern, indoor medical clinic.

Tourism in Malaysia has boomed in the 21st century, especially to the islands.[2] Palau Langkawi has numerous ecotourism resorts; the airport near Padang Masirat makes it a transit hub.[3] Legend has it that the area’s prosperity was thwarted by the curse of Mahsuri, a woman who was executed unjustly, for seven generations until the late 20th century.[4]

Lonely Planet recommends visiting the area for their spicy Malaysian cuisine.[5] There is a post office near the airport.[6]

Padang Matsirat’s main mosque is a pilgrimage site.[7] The house and tomb of Mahsuri is another destination.[4][8]

Transportation

Langkawi International Airport is the main access point; there is a tourist agency open until the last arrival.[9]

References

  1. ^ Colonial Reports- Annual Issues 1811-1839. 1938. p. 20.
  2. ^ Richmond, Simon (2019). Lonely Planet Best of Malaysia & Singapore: Top Sights, Authentic Experiences. Lonely Planet. pp. 7–15. ISBN 9781786574961.
  3. ^ Forbes, Andrew; Emmons, Ron (2013). DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Malaysia and Singapore. Dorling Kinersley. p. 112. ISBN 9781465417879.
  4. ^ a b "The Enigmatic Legend of Mahsuri". 23 February 2021. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
  5. ^ Richmond, Simon (2022). Lonely Planet Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei. Lonely Planet. ISBN 9781838696580.
  6. ^ The Rough Guide to Southeast Asia On A Budget. Rough Guides. 2014. ISBN 9780241012727.
  7. ^ Ismail, Mohamed Zahir Haji (2000). The Legends of Langkawi. Utusan Publications. p. 10. ISBN 9789676110275.
  8. ^ Review and Assessment of the Indonesia–Malaysia–Thailand Growth Triangle Economic Corridors: Malaysia Country Report. Asian Development Bank. 2023. ISBN 9789292697693.
  9. ^ Berlitz Pocket Guide Malaysia (Travel Guide EBook). Berlitz. 2019. ISBN 9781785731952.


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