Logo

1.

Logo Concept

Frame

:

Kedah Emblem Element
Placed at the tip of the logo to symbolise the Sultanate
Administrative Power in Kedah Darul Aman.

:

Padi Flower Stalk  Element
Made up of 17 paddy seeds in pairs resembling the main principle of Islam that is, the 5 daily prayers made up of 17 rakaats (2+4+4+3+4).

:

Setar Leaf
Symbolises the Setar Tree from which the name of Bandar Alor Setar originates.

Shape of Float
Symbolises Alor Setar as a city surrounded by water.

Contents

:

Zahir Mosque               
-   Symbolizes Islam as the official religion.

 :

Grand Hall               
-   Architectural symbol from Malay and Siam culture.                     

 :

Wisma Darul Aman   
-   Symbol of Kedah State administration.

:

Federal Government symbols :-

2 tigers 
-   Symbol of authority in administration.

9 colour    
-   Also shows MBAS has been bestowed the 9th City / City Council Status.

Below

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Bongor Flower
-   Official flower for Alor Setar City Counsil

2.

Colour Scheme

MPKS Colours

:

Blue and White

Federal Government Colours

:

Green, Indigo, Yellow, Red, White, Black, Blue.

Colours of Bongor Flowers

:

Purple.

3.

Meaning of Logo

i)

Kedah State Logo.

ii)

The frame of the logo is consisted of Paddy flower, setar leaves and blue stripe held the name of Alor Setar City Council.

Buildings that make up the landmarks of the city :-

a)

Grand Hall

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Malay-Siam architectural symbol.

b)

Zahir Mosque

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Symbol of Islam as the official religion.

c)

Wisma Darul Aman

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iv)

Bongor Flower is the official flower of Alor Setar City Council.

a)

Blue, white

–

MPKS Corporate Colours

b)

Red, Green, Yellow

–

Kedah State Colours

c)

Purple

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Colour of Bungor Flower

v)

9 coloured stripes are from  the Malaysian, states and Federal Territory flags

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Dark blue, Green, Indigo, Yellow, Red, Light Blue, Purple, White &  Black.

vi)

Symbol of Federal Government that protects the State Government. Tiger also symbolises the strength of administrative power.