Bandar Baharu is a district in Kedah, Malaysia. It is located between Penang and Perak border. Bandar Baharu District Council is a Local Authority Party that is given the authority under the governments Act of Law 124 (Temporary Provisions) for its administration area. Bandar Baharu District Council covers the whole Bandar Baharu district. It covers an area as wide as 169.3 km square and consists of seven sub-districts which are Serdang, Kuala Selama, Sungai Batu, Bagan Samak, Permatang Pasir, Sungai Kecil Ilir and Relau.