The Kerian River (Malay: Sungai Kerian), alternately Krian, is a river in the northern part of the Malaysian state of Perak. The river originates from the Bintang Range. It flows westerly and discharges into the Strait of Malacca. The main tributaries are the Selama River, Ijok River, Samagagah River and Ulu Mengkuang River.

Settlements

The Kerian River flows through the town of Parit Buntar, Perak, Nibong Tebal, Penang, Bandar Baharu and Kedah.

Incidents

• March 2015 – Thousand of catfish and mayong fish were found dead at Kampung Jajar, Jalan Trans Kerian. The reason for the mass death of the fish is yet to be investigated.

See also

• List of rivers of Malaysia