SEJARAH PERKEMBANGAN BEKALAN AIR DOMESTIK DI NEGERI KEDAH SEHINGGA TAHUN 1957

Abstract

Kedah is a state in northern peninsular Malaysia and is one of the oldest states in Malaysia. It is also a densely populated state, making water procurement a major issue ever since the days of the Sultanate of Kedah until throughout the British administration. This paper traces the history of domestic water supply system from the beginning of the founding of Kedah as a Malay kingdom until 1957.  In addition, the paper also discusses the extent of efforts made by leaders and parties in establishing a domestic water supply system in the aforesaid period.