This transliteration of R. J. Wilkinson’s version of Kedah Annals, Hikayat Merong Mahawangsa, the second chapter, has been republished by Syafiq Hadzir in collaboration with Preservation and Digitalisation Unit in Information Technology and Erudition Infrastructure Division of Tun Seri Lanang Library, National University of Malaysia into PDF format aimed at inculcating our spirit of love for the nation, mother tongue and homeland.