Pekan Rabu

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Pekan Rabu, which literally means "Wednesday Market", is a shopping centre located in the middle of Alor Star, the state capital of Kedah, Malaysia. The complex is popular among the local population and tourists from outside Kedah. The fourth Malaysian Prime Minister, Tun Dr. Mahathir bin Mohamad, was once a trader in Pekan Rabu.

Prior to the construction of this complex, the traders carried on their business in an open building without walls. The complex cost RM 3.2 million when it was built in 1975. Situated in Jalan Tunku Ibrahim, it was officially opened on 25 February 1978. It was renovated in 1995 at a cost of RM 6.5 million, and Phase 2 was built in 1990 at a cost of RM 2 million. Pekan Rabu has 347 stalls with a variety of business. Rental rates for a stall in Pekan Rabu range from RM 90 and M 300 monthly.