Kedah: The Ancient Malay Kingdom (Soft cover)

Kedah was once known over much of the ancient world. The country played an important role in the development of international trade on account of its strategic position along the northwest coast of the Malay Peninsula, the nexus of the maritime routes between India and China.

Kedah: The Ancient Malay Kingdom explores the evolution of human society in the region, the foundation and development of one of the world’s oldest kingdoms and the events that led to the suppression of its history.

Tunku Taufek Mansur
Tunku Mohammed Taufek Bin Tunku Mansur, better known as Tommy, was born in 1969. in Kuala Lumpur. He was sent to England to further his education at the age of twelve and was involved in reviving the theatre at Cheltenham College, one of the premier private schools in Britain. His enthusiasm for the project led him to be granted a charge account from the school authorities, while still a junior student. Tommy chose to study Art and Design, majoring in Fashion and Textiles and returned to Malaysia in 1993 to concentrate on manufacturing his own clothing range. His clothes were frequently used in commercials and films, that led to his interest and eventual shift to full time involvement in the film production industry. Being a descendant of the Royal Family of Kedah, he has always been curious about this own ancestry and the history of his country, so much so that it has became the focus of his career. With his understanding of design and keen interest in production, Tommy has set out to tell the story of his country and people through the medium of the fine arts and by doing what he loves most, travelling, researching, and designing.

Tunku Ahmad Ridzwan
Tunku Ahmad Ridzwan Bin Tunku Ibrahim, Iwan to his friends, was born in Alor Setar in 1975. He enjoyed a successful career as a financial broker in Kuala Lumpur and now directs several companies involved in property development, the defence and agricultural sectors. Iwan is a keen mountain biker, big game fisherman and all round adventure sports enthusiast. The history of Kedah is inextricably linked to his own family and his involvement in this project stems from a wish to promote the wonderful attractions of his state.

Jim Redmond
Jim Redmond was born in Drogheda on the east coast of Ireland in 1960 and now lives in Kedah. He graduated top of his class during his final year of study for the Hotel and
Tourism Industry and was awarded a Distinction in trade skills from the London City and Guilds Institute. Jim immigrated to West Australia in 1987 and was part of the team responsible for promoting the unique attractions of the Pilbera region in the northeast of the state. After working as an electrical years, he qualified as a martial arts contractor for several instructor and has taught in China, Australia and Malaysia. His involvement in this project comes from a keen interest in history and a desire to better understand the country that he
loves and now calls home.