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Attraction in Kodiang, Kedah

Bukit Kayu Hitam

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Bukit Kayu Hitam check point

Bukit Kayu Hitam is Kedah's main border town on the Malaysia-Thailand Border. It marks the end of the North-South Expressway and Malaysia Federal Route 1, the longest Malaysian road which runs from Johor Bahru, Johor in the south till the border at Bukit Kayu Hitam pass. The checkpoint and duty free shopping complex is located near the border. Across the border to the north is the town of Ban Dan Nok in the district of Sadao, Songkhla province in Southern Thailand. To its south in Malaysia is the town of Changlun.

Border crossing

The Bukit Kayu Hitam is the main road crossing between Malaysia and Thailand and lies at the northern end of the North-South Expressway. The expressway connects directly to Phetkasem Road (Thailand Route 4). Just 20 Minute from KODIANG, Kedah.
The Bukit Kayu Hitam customs, immigration and quarantine checkpoint lies about 800m south of the actual border. The checkpoint consists of drive-through immigration and customs lanes. The Thai checkpoint is called the Sadao immigration checkpoint and is located immediately after the Malaysian-Thai border in the town of Danok. The checkpoint also handles drive-through immigration and custom facilities, although some of the lanes are converted to handle pedestrian traffic.
Midway between the Malaysia and Thai checkpoint is the duty free shopping complex owned by Quintmas Sdn Bhd [1]. People from Malaysia to pass through the checkpoint to get to the duty free shopping complex without going through immigration formalities. One is however not allowed any duty free items and any items found will be subjected to tax. There is also a golf course located behind the duty free shopping centre.
There is an army post between the duty free shopping complex and actual border where passports and other travel documents may be checked.

Danok

Danok is a Thai border town with Malaysia. 25 Minute From KODIANG , Kedah (Bukit Kayu Hitam is on the Malaysian side). It's convenient to cross here if you're arriving from Hat Yai. Minibuses leave about every 40 minutes between the 2 towns and cost about 50 baht one way. If you're heading to Penang, Malaysia, it makes sense to get a direct minibus from Hat Yai to Penang (about 300 baht), rather than just get to the border, as you may have to wait a while on the Malaysia side to get a bus/minibus - There's nothing much on the Malaysian side, - try to do the crossing into Malaysia during the day if you do decide to break up the journey so you can make sure you get onto a bus. It's about a 700 meter walk between the 2 countries - motorbike taxis offer their services in both directions.
Danok could be called, 'seedy' and if you're arriving to Thailand for the first time, try not to get the impression that this is what the rest of Thailand is like. It's absolutely full of massage parlors and karaoke bars, many attached to the plentiful number of hotels here. Danok isn't big - there are only a few streets - most of these streets are jam-packed with bars and parlors.
You may want to stay the night here, especially if you arrive late (the minibus drivers told me they finish around 8pm for journeys to/from Hat Yai).
I visited 4 hotels and have details below the map:

1) River Grand Palace - Very good security here (which might be a concern in Danok) with video cameras. Rooms were quite nice for 650 baht per night. Air-con, attached bathroom, TV.
Tel: +66 074 557318 / +66 074 557318 / +66 (0)74 557319
Address: 4/3 Moo 7, Soi 4 Thai-Changlone Road.
2) Queen Park Hotel - Rooms for 550 baht / 650 baht / 750 baht per night. The room for 650 baht a night had a nice sofa in it. Air-con, attached bathroom, TV.
Tel: +66 (0)74 301277 / +66 (0)74 301278
Address: 6/99 Kanchanawanich Rd, Soi 6 Thai-Changlone.
3) Marina Inn - OK rooms for 400 baht per night.
Tel: +66 (0)74 434031 / +66 (0)74 434032
Address: 10 Soi 6 Thai-Changlone Road.
4) S.P Palace Hotel - Ok rooms for 420 baht per night.
Tel: +66 (0)74 301051 / +66 (0)74 301052
Address: 88 Moo 7, Soi 4 Thai-Changlone.

Monday, June 11, 2012

Forms & Payment Method

Registration Forms & Payment Method

1)Bank in to account below : Registration fee : RM50/person

Hong Leong Islamic Bank Berhad Accnt. No: 1100 1011 815

Abd Shukor & Sons Sdn. Bhd. Fax: +604-4246664

2)Email your registration form and bank slip to email address Below or Fax :

Shaik Mustafa (mamu) - 016 4133974 (Tok Bidan MTB Club)
bagok.jr@gmail.com - 012 5539769 (Zaidi - Tok Bidan MTB Club)
rijalos@hotmail.com - 012 6694217 (Abd Shukor & Sons Sdn. Bhd.)

Details Required:

Individual Form:

Full Name as Per I/C :............................................

Passport or I/C No :...........................................

Contact Number :............................................

Emergency Contacts : ...........................................

Address :..................................................................

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T-Shirt Sizes : S/M/L/XL/XXL (if other size , please specified)

Category : Men Open/MASTER/Women OPEN

Bank slip tracking number:..........................................

Time :..........................................

Date : .........................................

Group/Team Form:

Group Name :..................................................................

Address :..................................................................

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Member's Name I/C Size Category

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(Category : Men Open/MASTER/Women OPEN)

Bank slip tracking number:..........................................

Time :..........................................

Date : .........................................

* Please copy this form and paste it in word document and fill it.

3) Please Check our name list in 24hours

If don't have your name or any mistake let us know.

4) Limited to 500 participant and will have the goodies ready one week before the tournament.

5) Due Date for registration : 12/08/12 (August 12,2012) (First Come First Serve Basis)

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AGRARIAN 2012 KODIANG X-MTB

Location of Starting point and ending point is In Front of Batu 4 Mosque. All Muslims participant will have no problem to do their Jumaat prayer after the race.

(The Expo Site is facing the Batu 4 Mosque on the other side of the road.)

Abd Shukor & Sons Sdn. Bhd.(960663-H)

No.123B Pekan Kodiang 06100 Kodiang Kedah Darul Aman.
Phone/Fax: +604-9251724/+604-4246664 (+6012-6694217)

Prizes To Be won

Main Prize

1. Men Open (40 Years Old Below)

Champion - RM 500 , Gold Medal & Certificate

1st Runner Up - RM 300, Silver Medal & Certificate

2nd Runner Up - RM 200, Bronze Medal & Certificate

2. MASTER (41 Years Old Above)

Champion - RM 300 , Gold Medal & Certificate

1st Runner Up - RM 200, Silver Medal & Certificate

2nd Runner Up - RM 100, Bronze Medal & Certificate

3. Women Open

Champion - RM 250 , Gold Medal & Certificate

1st Runner Up - RM 150, Silver Medal & Certificate

2nd Runner Up - RM 100, Bronze Medal & Certificate

All participant will get:A Goodies Bag :

- Tournament Exclusive T-Shirt

- Sponsor Flask Water Container

- Certificate Of Participation

- Mystery Item

Lucky Draw:

- 10 Draw of MTB Accessory

- 10 Draw of Mystery Prizes

- 10 Draw of AGRARIAN 2012 Goodies
- 1 Grand Draw

Sunday, June 10, 2012

The trek (AGRARIAN 2012 X-MTB)

Kodiang simpan pelbagai sejarah

Pembangunan yang wujud akhirnya menyebabkan Kampung Kodiang yang dahulunya menjadi pusat pentadbiran berubah kepada Pekan Kodiang yang ada sekarang.

Nama Kampung Kodiang Lama berasal daripada sebuah bukit iaitu Bukit Kodiang.

Jika diteliti daripada penerokaan awal, pinggir Bukit Kodiang menjadi tapak pertama yang dibuka secara rasmi, justeru tidak hairan jika nama Kodiang diambil sempena nama bukit tersebut.

‘Kodiang’ berasal daripada perkataan bahasa Thai iaitu ‘Kokding’ yang bermaksud Bukit Merah.

Bahasa Thai pula sememangnya tidak asing kerana terdapat beberapa rangkaian bukit dan nama tempat juga dalam bahasa Thai antaranya Bukit Keplu dan Changlun yang bermaksud Bukit Sireh dan Gajah Jatuh.

Pengaruh bahasa Thai adalah disebabkan hubungan politik yang rapat dengan kerajaan Siam di utara.

‘Lama’ muncul apabila wujudnya Pekan Kodiang yang baru terletak ke utara sedikit dari kampung tersebut.

Kewujudan Pekan Kodiang adalah selaras dengan pembangunan yang dialami iaitu pembinaan jalan raya yang menghubungkan Jitra dengan Arau, Perlis dan juga Pekan Sanglang dan Pekan Changlun di sebelah timur dan barat.

Pertemuan persimpangan ini dapat memusatkan penduduk dan aktiviti seharian serta memungkinkan kewujudan pekan kecil yang baru.

Bagaimanapun akhirnya Kampung Kodiang hilang kepentingan sebagai pusat tumpuan dan persinggahan.

Sementara itu, perkataan ‘Dalam’ lahir apabila sekali lagi projek pembangunan melalui kampung ini.

Pada 1967, merujuk kepada pembinaan terusan di Kampung Kodiang yang dinamakan Terusan Utara dibina melalui dan merentasi kampung ini dan menyebabkan Kampung Kodiang terbelah kepada dua iaitu sebelah dalam dan luar.

Akhirnya ia membawa kepada pengasingan pentadbiran kampung iaitu Kampung Kodiang Lama Luar dan Kampung Kodiang Lama Dalam.

Berdasarkan sejarah, kawasan Kampung Kodiang dianggarkan dibuka sejak pertengahan kurun ke 14 lagi.

Ini berdasarkan fakta sejarah iaitu Kota Siputeh pernah menjadi kota pemerintahan kerajaan Kedah selama 300 tahun (1321- 1619) iaitu seramai enam keturunan kesultanan Kedah pernah bersemayam dan mangkat di kota ini sebelum berpindah ke Kota Naga.

Sumber ini daripada Penulis dan Penyelidik Sains Sosial Universiti Sains Malaysia, Mahazir Ramlee.

Apa kata orang lama

Generasi keempat yang berasal daripada Kampung Kodiang Lama, Harun Husain, 72, ketika ditemui Sinar Harian menceritakan serba sedikit apa yang diketahuinya mengenai asal usul kampung itu yang banyak nilai sejarahnya.

Bukti penemuan sejarah yang mengatakan bahawa Gua Kerbau yang terletak di Kampung Kodiang Lama pernah menjadi pusat melatih tentera Kedah untuk menentang kerajaan Siam semasa pemerintahan Sultan Ahmad Tajuddin (1804- 1843).

Tengku Anom adalah tokoh yang memainkan peranan dalam mengembalikan takhta kerajaan Kedah kepada Tengku Ahmad Tajuddin dengan menjadikan Daerah Kubang Pasu sebagai pusat serangan.

Harun berkata, seperti yang dia tahu, orang lama terdahulu pernah menceritakan bahawa asal usul nama Gua Kerbau wujud apabila terdapat seekor kerbau yang kalah dalam acara berlaga kerbau lari masuk ke dalam gua berkenaan.

“Dahulu terdapat orang berlaga kerbau di sebuah padang di Kodiang Lama, kata mereka kerbau yang kalah telah lari masuk ke gua dan hilang selepas itu.

“Kemudian beberapa lama selepas itu dipercayai terdapat satu batu yang menyerupai bentuk kerbau yang sedang tidur di pintu masuk gua berkenaan dan dari situlah agaknya timbul nama gua tersebut sebagai Gua Kerbau berdasarkan cerita-cerita orang lama,” katanya.

Bagaimanapun Harun berkata, sejak Gua Kerbau dinaikkan taraf sekitar 1995, ia mula membangun dan menjadi tumpuan pengunjung tempatan dan luar negara sekali gus menjadikan Kodiang sebagai destinasi pelancongan.