State Capitals
All the states in Malaysia except for Malacca, Penang, Sabah, and Sarawak, are constitutional monarchies. The four non-monarchical states are headed by a Yang di-Pertua Negeri (Governors). Thus, those states with constitutional monarchies have royal capitals or seats where the palace or official residence of the monarch is situated. These capitals are sometimes different from the state's administrative capitals. State administration is carried out by each respective state government that is formed after winning the elections.
| States | Administrative capital | Royal capital | Historical capital |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johor | Johor Bahru | Muar | Johor Lama, Kota Tinggi |
| Kedah | Alor Setar | Alor Setar (Anak Bukit) | Lembah Bujang |
| Kelantan | Kota Bharu | Kota Bharu | Kota Lama |
| Malacca | Malacca City | - | |
| Negeri Sembilan | Seremban | Seri Menanti | |
| Pahang | Kuantan | Pekan | Kuala Lipis (1898–1953) |
| Penang | George Town | - | |
| Perak | Ipoh | Kuala Kangsar | Teluk Intan (1528–1877), Taiping (1875–1937) |
| Perlis | Kangar | Arau | |
| Sabah | Kota Kinabalu | - | Kudat (1882–1883), Sandakan (1883–1946) |
| Sarawak | Kuching | - | |
| Selangor | Shah Alam | Klang | Klang, Kuala Lumpur (1880–1978) |
| Terengganu | Kuala Terengganu | Kuala Terengganu |
Read more about this topic: List Of Capitals In Malaysia
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