Galeria Perdana
A museum housing gifts presented to former Prime Minister Mahathir by foreign governments, with over 10,000 items, including gifts from China.
Galeria Perdana lies in northeast Langkawi near Kilim. It displays more than 10,000 gifts that Prime Minister Mahathir received from heads of state and private donors around the world, ranging from cars, porcelain and lacquerware to paintings, calligraphy and weapons. Among them are cloisonné and embroidery from China. The building itself features exquisite traditional Malay woodcarving and Islamic decoration. Entry costs about RM10-20, and photography is not allowed in some areas. It can be combined on the same day with Kilim mangrove boat tours and the wildlife park.
Opening hours
About 08:30–17:30
Nearby sights
- Langkawi Wildlife Park
- Durian Perangin Waterfall
- Kilim Karst Geoforest Park
- Gunung Raya
- Tanjung Rhu Beach
- Black Sand Beach
- Langkawi Craft Complex
- Kuah Town