The following is a list of prominent people who were born in or have lived in the Malaysian state of Kedah, or for whom Kedah is a significant part of their identity.
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- Aznil Bidin - weightlifter
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- Farid Kamil - Malaysian actor, born in Alor Setar
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- Ismail Omar – 9th Inspector-General of Police of Malaysia, born in Kulim
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- Janna Nick - Malaysian actress and singer, born in Sungai Petani
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- Khir Johari – politician, born in Alor Setar
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- Lee Zii Jia - badminton player
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- Mahathir Mohamad – 4th Prime Minister of Malaysia, born in Alor Setar
- Masya Masyitah - Bintang Ceria contestant, born and raised in Kulim. Studied at SMK Chio Min
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- Pearly Tan - badminton player
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- Shahnon Ahmad – writer, National Laureate, born in Sik
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- Wan Muhd Syahmie Bin Wan Shahar – Ex-teacher, Taekwondo fighter, born in Alor Setar
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Yuna - International singer, songwriter, born in Alor Setar