Padang Matsirat is a mukim in Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia. It is situated on the western part of the island.
The town has had a Dispensary since at least 1938, when it was a British colony; outside dispensaries were common in Malaysia, and they still exist in Georgetown, Penang and other cities;[1] as of 2024, it is served by a modern, indoor medical clinic.
Tourism in Malaysia has boomed in the 21st century, especially to the islands.[2] Palau Langkawi has numerous ecotourism resorts; the airport near Padang Masirat makes it a transit hub.[3] Legend has it that the area’s prosperity was thwarted by the curse of Mahsuri, a woman who was executed unjustly, for seven generations until the late 20th century.[4]
Lonely Planet recommends visiting the area for their spicy Malaysian cuisine.[5] There is a post office near the airport.[6]
Padang Matsirat’s main mosque is a pilgrimage site.[7] The house and tomb of Mahsuri is another destination.[8]
Langkawi International Airport is the main access point; there is a tourist agency open until the last arrival.[9]