Bukit Pinang — Betel-Nut Hill Residential Living in Kota Setar, Kedah

Bukit Pinang is a residential development positioned within the Kota Setar district of Kedah, developed by PKB PBA Realty Sdn Bhd. The "Bukit Pinang" naming combines "Bukit" (hill) with "Pinang" (betel nut palm / Areca catechu) — reflecting a betel-nut hill residential concept within Kedah's state capital district.

The Kota Setar Setting

Kota Setar is the state capital district of Kedah, anchored by Alor Setar (Kedah's state capital city). The district is renowned for the Zahir Mosque (Masjid Zahir), Balai Besar (Royal Audience Hall), the Wan Mat Saman Aqueduct, and as the heartland of Malaysia's ricebowl Kedah heritage.

Location and Connectivity

Kota Setar is served by Federal Route 1, the North-South Expressway (Alor Setar interchange), and Sultan Abdul Halim Airport providing flights to KL.

Drive Times from Kota Setar

• Alor Setar city centre — varies by location
• Sultan Abdul Halim Airport — within 15-20 minutes
• Aman Central Mall Alor Setar — within minutes
• Sungai Petani — approximately 45 minutes
• Penang Island via NSE & Penang Bridge — approximately 1 hour 30 minutes

Lifestyle and Amenities

Residents enjoy reach to Alor Setar's heritage character including Zahir Mosque (one of Malaysia's oldest mosques), Balai Besar Royal Audience Hall, Wan Mat Saman Aqueduct, Aman Central Mall, and the broader Kedah ricebowl agricultural heritage.

Developer Profile

Developed by PKB PBA Realty Sdn Bhd, operating within the Kedah property development sector.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does "Pinang" reference?

The betel nut palm (Areca catechu) — a tropical palm whose seeds (betel nuts/pinang) are culturally significant across Southeast Asia.

What is Alor Setar?

Kedah's state capital city, renowned for the Zahir Mosque, Balai Besar Royal Audience Hall, and the Wan Mat Saman Aqueduct.

What is Kedah famous for?

Being Malaysia's ricebowl — the country's most important rice-cultivation state.

Who developed Bukit Pinang?

PKB PBA Realty Sdn Bhd.