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The Tower
Menara
Alor Setar "Unique, breathtaking, fun!"
Best of all, you will get a complete and unobstructed bird's eye view of
the brilliant blend of Alor Star's city and country charm; unless of
course if a flight of birds suddenly flew across your view. es! The
first thing to do when you arrive in Alor Star is to head immediately to
Menara Alor Setar! Here you get to absorb and enjoy all the spectacular
vista of the city atop the 165.5m (543ft) tower before you proceed to
visit the other popular surrounding landmarks in the city.
Unique you can see
It is the 2nd tallest tower in Malaysia and the 19th tallest in the
world but that's far from being the big deal Kedah has come to take
pride in. What matters most is that you are about to discover that the
tower is an unmistakable symbolic representation of the toils,
trepidations and triumphs of Kedah's journey in search of progress and
prosperity throughout the years.
Truly, Menara Alor Setar mirrors Kedah's infinitive rapids development
whilst still retaining its glorious heydays of laid-back yet productive
and balanced lifestyle that is prominently displayed through its unique
architecture is the prowess and her futuristic, high-tech tenacity.
Official
Opening,Menara
Alor Star officially opened its door to visitors on 14th August 1997 by
the grace of Tun Dr.Mahathir Mohamad, the charismatic Malaysia's fourth
Prime Minister whom himself hails from Kedah.
Menara Alor Setar
Menara Alor Setar merupakan menara telekomunikasi
yang ke 19 tertinggi di dunia dan juga yang ke 2 tertinggi di Malaysia.
Ketinggiannya 165.5 meter dan pembinaannya melibatkan kos sebanyak RM40
juta. Menara ini merupakan pusat pelancongan utama dan Mercutanda
Kebanggaan Negeri Kedah Darul Aman.
Ruang pemerhati di Aras 88 Meter membolehkan
pengunjung menikmati panorama Bandaraya Alor Setar. Di ruang ini juga
terdapat 5 set teropong automatic, kaunter menjual cenderahati dan ais
krim serta kemudahan pertukaran wang.
Menara
Alor Star dengan rasminya telah membuka pintu kepada pelawat pada 14
ogos 1997 dan telah di rasmikan oleh Yang Berbahagia Tun Dr. Mahathir
Mohamad,Perdana Menteri Malaysia yang ke 4.
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