Kuala Ketil
Kuala Ketil is a small town in Baling District, Kedah, Malaysia. Kuala Ketil is situated within the parliamentary constituency of Baling, in south-eastern Kedah. Kuala Ketil is a major economic area of Baling District.
History
In the early 30s, trade activities were actively carried out in Kuala Ketil as Kuala Ketil was the confluence of 2 rivers, namely Muda River and Ketil River. When trade activities were carried out, a port was formerly located at the current Petron petrol station site.Economy and facilities
Its main core business is industry. This small town plays a role as the supplier for daily needs to the nearby estates.The boost for Kuala Ketil's economy started in 1993 when the government commenced development of the industrial area known as Kawasan Perindustrian Kuala Ketil.
Kuala Ketil has four petrol stations operated by Petronas, Shell, Petron, and Caltex.
Kuala Ketil has many housing estates such as Taman Desa Bidara as well as Taman Haji Muslim. The list of housing estates in Kuala Ketil is as follows: