Pekan Rabu

Pekan Rabu is Alor Setar’s classic central market, a lively landmark in the Kedah state capital where locals and visitors gather for textiles, handicrafts, kuih, and everyday souvenirs. Despite its name—“Wednesday Market”—it now buzzes daily with stalls selling songket, batik, dried snacks, and traditional sweets that capture northern Malay flavours. Wander the corridors for a genuine slice of Kedah life: bargain for woven goods, taste local kuih, and pick up gifts that travel well. It is an easy, colourful stop that pairs history with the simple pleasure of shopping where residents still shop.