Alor Setar is the capital and largest city of Kedah state in northern Peninsular Malaysia. It has a population of around 360,000 as of 2013 and is located along several river systems. The city faces environmental impacts from urbanization that can be seen through monitoring changes in biodiversity. It has various secondary schools, technical schools, vocational schools and higher education institutions. The city has a tropical climate with consistent temperatures year-round and high annual rainfall. Major economic activities include agriculture such as rice farming and administrative offices since it is the state capital.

1. Siti Nurliyana binti Abdul Hasif
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2.  The
capital and largest city of Kedah
 One of the major cities on the western
coast of Peninsular Malaysia
 The city houses the Kota Setar District
Administrative Centre at Muadzam Shah
and Anak Bukit
 Land area 666 km2

3.  Population
in 2010: 357,176 (6446 nonMalaysian).
 Population in 2013: 360,355
 Growth rate: 0.89 as of 2013

5.  Biodiversity
is the term used to describe the
variety of life found on Earth and all of the
natural processes. This includes ecosystem,
genetic and cultural diversity, and the
connections between species.
 Environmental Impacts that arise from the
urbanisation of Alor Setar can be observed by
monitoring the biodiversity of the region.
 River systems such as Kedah River, River
Langgar, Tajar River, Anak Bukit River, Alor
Malai and Alor Merah.

6.  Environment
Idaman Sdn. Bhd. is responsible
for collecting and disposal of municipal solid
waste and public cleansing implement such
as grass cutting, drains cleaning, roads
sweeping and cleaning of illegal dumped solid
waste.

7.  The
impact of human activities measured
in terms of the area of biologically
productive land and water required to
produce the goods consumed and to
assimilate the wastes generated.
 Amount of the environment necessary to
produce the goods and services necessary
to support a particular lifestyle.

9. SECONDARY SCHOOLS
 The prime building of SAHC
 Keat Hwa Secondary School
 Kolej Sultan Abdul Hamid
 Sekolah Menengah St. Nicholas Convent
 Sekolah Menengah St. Michael
 Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Sultanah Asma
 Maktab Mahmud Alor Setar
TECHNICAL SCHOOL
 Sekolah Menengah Teknik Alor Setar
VOCATIONAL SCHOOL
 Sekolah Menengah Vokasional Jalan Stadium
SPECIALIST SCHOOL
 Sekolah Pendidikan Khas Alor Setar

10. HIGHER EDUCATION
 Kolej Universiti Insaniah (KUIN)
 Albukhary International University
 Kolej Poly-Tech MARA
 Kolej Tentera Udara (Royal Air Force College)

12.  Open
space areas for parks, recreational
sites
 Have ecological, aesthetical values

13.  Consistent
temperature all year long
except minor changes in monsoon season.
 Average temperature in the range between
23-33 degree celcius
 Average precipitation of 2300 mm per year

14.  Fresh
produce can be bought either at wet
markets or hypermarts both of which are
abundant in Alor Setar.
 Stalls, restaurants and street hawkers are
plenty throughout Alor Setar that cater to
different ethnic groups.

15.  Since
Alor Setar is the capital of the state,
many administrative office are located here
thus many economic areas are built
surrounding the city centre
 Apart from that, the major economic
generator in Kedah are paddy fields

16.  Civil
servants at government offices
 Staff at hospitals and other services
facilities
 Private owned company workers
 Instructors, teachers and lecturers at
educational institutes

17.  Population Growth = 6
 Air Quality = 8
 Biodiversity = 6
 Waste and Recycling = 6
 Eco Footprint = 7
 Transport = 8
 Education = 9
 Health and Healthcare = 7
 Green Space = 6
 Climate Change = 7
 Food = 9
 Economic Base = 8
 Employment = 8

18. Sustainability
Employment
Economic…
Food
Population…
10
Air Quality
8
6
Biodiversity
4
2
Waste and…
0
Climate…
Green Space
Health and…
Eco Footprint
Transport
Education
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