Kedah & Perlis

Kedah and Perlis are two states in the northwest of Peninsula Malaysia. This is Malaysia’s rice growing area and the limestone outcrops are often surrounded by padi fields. The Langkawi Islands belong to the state of Kedah.
The caves of Gunung Keriang in Kedah are being plundered by crystal collectors and there is also talk of developing the caves for tourism.

Gunung Keriang [MM0455]

Kodiang [KM 003]

Langkawi’s most famous cave is Gua Cerita –

Gua Cerita (left) [37]

Gua Cerita [MAS]

Gua Dedap, Langkawi (MAS)

Mysterious grottos & fantastic limestone formations are common on the coasts of Langkawi. To the right, Pulau Lima – Five Islands, & below, the Machinchang Range [013]

Gua Cerita [1008]

Gua Cerita [1018]

Gua Langsir,

Perlis is unique in the peninsula as it has both tower outcrops as well as a main range formed of limestone. The Chuping hills are all karst towers and many of the caves have been mined for guano. One of the most famous caves, which is in the main range, is Gua Kelam. See stamps page.

Issued by Pos Malaysia as part of a set for Visit Malaysia Year in 1997. Gua Kelam is top left.

Chu Ping Caves, Arau

Perlis Park from watchtower

Nakawan Range