Arau is the royal capital of Perlis, Malaysia with a population of around 20,000. The red-roofed Istana (Royal Palace) is a mixture of colonial and pseudo-Moorish architectural styles.

Arau
Arau, The Royal Town
Arau Bandar Diraja
عراو بندر دراج
Other transcription(s)
 • Jawiعراو
 • Tamilஆராவ்
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Coordinates: 6°26′N 100°16′E / 6.433°N 100.267°E / 6.433; 100.267
Country Malaysia
State Perlis
DistrictN/A
CityKangar
Government
 • Local governmentKangar Municipal Council
 • Arau Member of ParliamentShahidan Kassim (PAS)
Time zoneUTC+8 (MST)
 • Summer (DST)Not observed
Postal code
02600
Websitempkangar.gov.my

This town is the disembarkation point for visitors travelling from Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi by train.

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Notable natives

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Transportation

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Arau railway station

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