This document provides information about the history and development of Alor Setar city in Kedah, Malaysia. It discusses that: - Alor Setar is located in northern Malaysia and is the state capital of Kedah, around 400 km from Kuala Lumpur. - It has a population of over 300,000 based on the 2010 census and covers an area of 666 square km. - Alor Setar is an important city in Kedah and is one of the oldest urban areas in the region, along with cities like Sungai Petani, Kulim, Jitra and Langkawi. - The document also evaluates different aspects of the environment,