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.