List of people from 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.

A

 * Aznil Bidin - weightlifter, born in Alor Setar.

F

 * Farid Kamil - Malaysian actor, born in Alor Setar.

I

 * Ismail Omar – 9th Inspector-General of Police of Malaysia, born in Kulim.

J

 * Janna Nick - Malaysian actress and singer, born in Sungai Petani.

K

 * Khir Johari – politician, former Malaysian Minister of Education, born in Alor Setar.

L

 * Lee Zii Jia - badminton player, born in Alor Setar.

M

 * Mahathir Mohamad – Fourth Prime Minister of Malaysia, born in Alor Setar.
 * Siti Nurmasyitah Mohd Yusoff or Masya Masyitah - Bintang Ceria contestant, born and raised in Kulim.

P

 * Pearly Tan - badminton player, born in Alor Setar.

S

 * Shahnon Ahmad – writer, Malaysian National Laureate, born in Sik.

T

 * Tunku Abdul Rahman - First Prime Minister of Malaysia, born in Alor Setar.

W

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

Y
Yuna - International singer, songwriter, born in Alor Setar.