Sik District
Sik District | |
|---|---|
 District of Malaysia | |
| Daerah Sik | |
| Other transcription(s) | |
| • Jawi | سيك |
| • Chinese | 锡县 |
| • Tamil | சிக் |
 Location of Sik District in Kedah | |
  Sik District Location of Sik District in Malaysia | |
| Coordinates: 5°50′N 100°45′E / 5.833°N 100.750°ECoordinates: 5°50′N 100°45′E / 5.833°N 100.750°E | |
| Country | Malaysia |
| State |  Kedah |
| Seat | Sik |
| Local area government(s) | Sik District Council |
| Government | |
| • District officer | Zhodi Saad[1] |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,634.56 km2 (631.11 sq mi) |
| Population (2010)[3] | |
| • Total | 65,774 |
| • Density | 40/km2 (100/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+8 (Not observed) |
| Postcode | 08xxx |
| Calling code | +6-04 |
| Vehicle registration plates | K |
Sik District is a district in Kedah, Malaysia. This is largest district in Kedah.
Etymology[]
The name of the district was derived from the Arab word "Syed" or "Sheikh" (pronounced as such in Pattani Malay as "Sik" and "Saik"), after the Arab missionaries who spread Islam into the region.
Administrative divisions[]
Sik District is divided into mukims, which are:[4]
- Jeneri
- Sik (capian)
- Sok
- Sik Town
- Pekan Batu Lima Sik
- Pekan Gulau
- Pekan Gajah Puteh
- Pekan Charok Padang
Federal Parliament and State Assembly Seats[]
List of Sik district representatives in the Federal Parliament (Dewan Rakyat)
| Parliament | Seat Name | Member of Parliament | Party |
|---|---|---|---|
| P13 | Sik | Ahmad Tarmizi Sulaiman | Perikatan Nasional (PAS) |
List of Sik district representatives in the State Legislative Assembly (Dewan Undangan Negeri)
| Parliament | State | Seat Name | State Assemblyman | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P13 | N23 | Belantek | Mad Isa Shafie | Perikatan Nasional (PAS) |
| P13 | N24 | Jeneri | Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor | Perikatan Nasional (PAS) |
Government[]
Sik District is administered by Sik District Council.
Attractions[]
Sik is famous for the Muda River, which is the longest river in Kedah and the Beris Dam, which is a water supply dam completed in 2004 at a cost of RM360 million. A popular attraction nearby is Beris Vineyard which has attracted thousands of visitors since its opening.
One village (kampung) in Mukim Teloi near the Thai border, Kampung Tupai, is notable for its many squirrels, hence the name of the village.
See also[]
- Districts of Malaysia
- Kampung Jering
References[]
- ^ User, Super. "Laman Web Rasmi Pejabat Daerah Sik - Perutusan Ketua Jabatan". pds.kedah.gov.my.
- ^ User, Super. "Laman Web Rasmi Pejabat Daerah Sik - Profail Daerah". pds.kedah.gov.my.
- ^ "Population Distribution and Basic Demographic Characteristics, 2010" (PDF). Department of Statistics, Malaysia. Archived from the original (PDF) on 22 May 2014. Retrieved 19 April 2012.
- ^ http://apps.water.gov.my/jpskomuniti/dokumen/Sik_Profil_Februari_2011[1].pdf
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