Exploring the Royal at Royal Museum Kelantan
Kelantan’s Muzium Istana (Royal Museum and also popularly known as ‘Istana Batu’ – translated as ‘brick palace’) was erected in 1939 to be a private dwelling. It stands proud and massive, blue and white in color. It was inspired and built by His Royal Highness Sultan Ismail Ibni Almarhum Sultan Muhammad IV (1920-1944) as a…
Cultural Immersion at Kelantan Cultural Centre
Fancy a visit to the dazzling state of Kelantan , wanting to sample what’s on offer, especially all things traditional, but a bit tight on time? Then head to the Kelantan Cultural Centre! For those who are here that they can see an ‘overview’ of indigenous past times of old, carefully preserved for the benefit…
Gua Musang Tourist Attractions, Activities and Hotels Guide
Nestled amidst lush rolling limestone hills, Gua Musang also known as Musang Cave is located in a small remote town at the south-western part of Kelantan. Against its backdrop is Bukit Gua Musang (Gua Musang Hill), which is a barren hill of rock that contains a vast cave – hence making it a popular destination…
A Glimpse of Islamic History at the Islamic Museum Kelantan
A good and satisfying trip to Malaysia should affect the visitor in more ways than one. Apart from the usual – beautiful sights and sounds, and food galore, the discerning tourists will get much more if they immerses themselves into all things local – including parts that are imbued deep into the country’s psyche. Kelantan…
The Feeling of Grandeur at Istana Balai Besar
Translated as ‘Palace with Great Hall’, Istana Balai Besar is one Malaysia’s oldest royal palaces. Built in the early 1840s by the day’s ruler, Sultan Muhammad II, it was then called ‘Kota Bharu’ (‘new castle’ or ‘new town’). It was here that the present Kota Bharu got its name from. Sultan Muhammad built the palace…
Colours Galore at Siti Khadijah Central Market
Visit to Kelantan, Malaysia, is incomplete without visiting the state’s capital city, Kota Bharu. And likewise, visit to Kota Bharu is incomplete without dropping in at one of the town’s most vibrant and interesting places – the Siti Khadijah Central Market at Jalan Buluh Kubu. Siti Khadijah was the name of Prophet Muhammad’s wife –…
Pantai Cahaya Bulan (Moonlight Beach), Kelantan
Literally meaning ‘a beach of passionate love’, once upon a time, Pantai Cinta Berahi attracted many young couples to its dreamy stretch – some 1.2 km in length. Many years ago, the name was changed to Pantai Cahaya Bulan – which means ‘Moonlight Beach’. In Malay, both ‘moonlight beach’ and ‘beach of passionate love’ uses…
