The name “Kelantan” is believed to originate from the Malay word ‘kelatan’, meaning “flatness” or “open field”, which describes the state’s topographical features. Another interpretation suggests it derives from ‘gelam hutan’, referring to the Melaleuca trees commonly found in the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kelantan is located in the northeastern <\/a>corner of Peninsular Malaysia<\/a>. It shares international borders with Thailand to the north and domestic borders with Terengganu to the southeast and Pahang <\/a>to the south. To its west lies the state of Perak<\/a>. The South China Sea caresses its eastern shores, giving rise to serene beaches. The interior is characterized by lush forests and hills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Kelantan boasts a rich tapestry of history and culture, with influences from prehistoric communities, early Malay sultanates, and Thai dominion. It played a vital role as a trading and cultural hub, with artifacts from China, Vietnam, and the surrounding region found here. Kelantan was under Siamese control until the late 19th century when it became a British protectorate. Despite its long history, Kelantan retains its unique cultural identity, having resisted assimilation more than most Malay states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Kelantan, often referred to as the ‘Cradle of Malay Culture’, presents a blend of age-old traditions, arts, and a laid-back lifestyle. The state invites visitors to experience a different side of Malaysia, one where time seems to slow down and life is savored in all its authenticity. Whether it’s the tantalizing flavors of nasi kerabu, the intricate beauty of traditional batik, or the rhythmic beats of the rebana ubi, Kelantan promises a journey that touches the soul.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Name The name “Kelantan” is believed to originate from the Malay word ‘kelatan’, meaning “flatness” or “open field”, which describes the state’s topographical features. Another interpretation suggests it derives from ‘gelam hutan’, referring to the Melaleuca trees commonly found in the area. Geography Kelantan is located in the northeastern corner of Peninsular Malaysia. It shares … Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[55],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2113"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2113"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2113\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2340,"href":"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2113\/revisions\/2340"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2113"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2113"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2113"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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