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A notable part of its history involves former Malaysian Prime Minister Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, who was once a trader there during the Japanese Occupation.<sup><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, visitors flock to Pekan Rabu for its wide array of goods, especially traditional items.<sup><\/sup> Shoppers can find beautiful <strong>Batik fabric<\/strong>, local handicrafts, traditional Malay attire, and unique regional food specialties like <strong>Laksa Kedah<\/strong> and <strong>Pekasam<\/strong> (fermented fish).<sup><\/sup> The complex is celebrated for offering a tangible experience of Kedah\u2019s rich culture and heritage, maintaining its status as a compulsory stop for tourists visiting Alor Setar.<sup><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-webfactory-map\"><div class=\"wp-block-webfactory-map\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Map\" width=\"100%\" height=\"300px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed\/v1\/place?q=Pekan%20Rabu&amp;maptype=roadmap&amp;zoom=15&amp;key=AIzaSyCB9S5YMeU5UxYofTA4_m6luYifwap_OsY\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pekan Rabu (Wednesday Market) is a well-known cultural and commercial landmark, most famously associated with Alor Setar, Kedah. 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