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Kulim, Kedah

Kulim District
كوليم
கூலிம்
KulimTown.jpg
Official seal of Kulim District
Seal
Kulim District is located in Malaysia
Kulim District
Kulim District
Location of Kulim in Malaysia
Coordinates: 5°21′36″N 100°32′59″E / 5.36000°N 100.54972°E / 5.36000; 100.54972Coordinates: 5°21′36″N 100°32′59″E / 5.36000°N 100.54972°E / 5.36000; 100.54972
Country Malaysia
State Kedah
Establishment mid-18th century
Granted municipality status 2001
Government
 • Tuan Yang DiPertua MPKK Tn. Abdul Aziz Bin Haji Abdul Ghani AMK, BCK
Area
 • Total 764 km2 (295 sq mi)
Population (2015)
 • Total 85,309
 • Density 590/km2 (1,500/sq mi)
Time zone MST (UTC+8)
 • Summer (DST) Not observed (UTC)
Postal code 09000
International dialling code prefix +6044 (landline only)
Website www.mpkk.gov.my

The Kulim District is a district in the state of Kedah, Malaysia. It is located at the southeastern corner of Kedah, bordering the state of Penang to the west and a mere 27 km (17 mi) east of George Town, Penang's capital city. Due to its closer proximity to Penang, Kulim is also part of Greater Penang, Malaysia's second largest conurbation, with the town's logistical needs being met by Penang's well-developed transportation infrastructure.

The Kulim’s independence clock was officiated by the Sultan of Kedah (15 September 1957) and serves as the unofficial landmark for the city of Kulim. The construction of the clock was completed within 3 months and upon completion, was made formalized by DYMM Tuanku Sultan Badlishah Ibni Almarhum Yang Di Pertuan Paduka Seri Sultan Abdul Hamid Shah, KOM, CMG, KBE Sultan Kedah on 15 September 1957, or 2 weeks after the declaration of independence of Malaysia (31 August 1957).

Kulim District is divided into 15 mukims, which are:

Kulim District is administered by Kulim Municipal Council.


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