Merbok

Merbok is a mukim (sub-district) in the Kuala Muda District of Kedah, Malaysia. It is known for the historical Bujang Valley. The area also hosts the Kedah Campus of Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM Merbok/Sungai Petani).

Etymology

The town derived its name from an archaic Langkasuka-Malay language, which means "the declaratory place". Based on the ancient Hikayat Merong Mahawangsa, the declaration of Islam being the state religion of the Kedah Kingdom was done in Merbok estuary port, which situated close to the kingdom's capital during the area, Bukit Meriam (Cannon Hill). This is in contrast from the popular belief that the name owed its origin from the local burung merbok (zebra dove).

External links

Suara burung website
Suara burung website

State of Kedah

Capital: Alor Setar, Royal town: Anak Bukit

Topics

Index
History
Constitution
Elections
Government
- Executive
  - Sultan
  - Menteris Besar
- Legislative
Geography
Judiciary
Law
Music
Kedahans
Symbols
- Anthem
- Flag and coats of arms
Tourist attractions

Society

Culture
Crime
Cuisine
Demographics
Economy
Education
Politics
Language
People

Administrative
divisions

Districts	Baling District Bandar Baharu District Kota Setar District Kuala Muda District Kubang Pasu District Kulim District Langkawi District Padang Terap District Pendang District Pokok Sena District Sik District Yan District
Towns	Alor Tajar Anak Bukit Baling Bedong Bukit Kayu Hitam Bukit Pinang Bukit Selambau Changlun Durian Burung Guar Chempedak Gurun Jeniang Jitra Kepala Batas Kodiang Kota Sarang Semut Kuah Kuala Kedah Kuala Ketil Kuala Nerang Kuala Pegang Kulim Kupang, Kedah Langgar Lunas Megat Dewa Merbok Padang Matsirat Padang Serai Pendang Pokok Sena Semeling Serdang Sik Sintok Sungai Lalang Sungai Limau Sungai Petani Tanjung Dawai Tokai Yan
Townships	Bandar Laguna Merbok Bandar Puteri Jaya Bandar Darulaman Lagenda Height Bandar Baru Mergong Tandop Baru Bandar Amanjaya Bandar Stargate Bandar Starcity Bandar Sejahtera Bandar Ambangan