Padang Matsirat is a mukim in Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia. It is situated on the western part of the island.
Padang Matsirat is a mukim in Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia. It is situated on the western part of the island.
The town has had a Dispensary since at least 1938, when it was a British colony; outside dispensaries were common in Malaysia, and they still exist in Georgetown, Penang and other cities; [1] as of 2024, it is served by a modern, indoor medical clinic.
Tourism in Malaysia has boomed in the 21st century, especially to the islands. [2] Palau Langkawi has numerous ecotourism resorts; the airport near Padang Masirat makes it a transit hub. [3] Legend has it that the area’s prosperity was thwarted by the curse of Mahsuri, a woman who was executed unjustly, for seven generations until the late 20th century. [4]
Lonely Planet recommends visiting the area for their spicy Malaysian cuisine. [5] There is a post office near the airport. [6]
Padang Matsirat’s main mosque is a pilgrimage site. [7] The house and tomb of Mahsuri is another destination. [4] [8]
Langkawi International Airport is the main access point; there is a tourist agency open until the last arrival. [9]
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