State flag of 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

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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, born in Alor Setar

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• Lee Zii Jia - badminton player

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• Mahathir Mohamad – 4th Prime Minister of Malaysia, born in Alor Setar
• Masya Masyitah - Bintang Ceria contestant, born and raised in Kulim. Studied at SMK Chio Min

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• Pearly Tan - badminton player

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• Shahnon Ahmad – writer, National Laureate, born in Sik

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• Wan Muhd Syahmie Bin Wan Shahar – Ex-teacher, Taekwondo fighter, born in Alor Setar

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Yuna - International singer, songwriter, born in Alor Setar

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