Arau

Arau is the royal capital of Perlis, Malaysia with a population of around 20,000. The red-roofed Istana (Royal Palace) is a mixture of colonial and pseudo-Moorish architectural styles.

This town is the disembarkation point for visitors travelling from Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi by train.

Tourist attractions

 * Perlis State Mosque

Notable natives

 * Azlan Man, Menteri Besar of Perlis from 2013 to 2022
 * Hashim Jasin, Spiritual leader of the Malaysian Islamic Party

Transportation

 * Arau railway station