Kelantan is a state of Malaysia. The Arabic honorific of the state is Darul Naim, ("The Blissful Abode"). Kelantan is positioned in the north-east of Peninsular Malaysia. It is bordered by Thailand, Terengganu to the south-east, Perak to the west, and Pahang to the south. To the north-east of Kelantan is the South China Sea.
Capital
Kota Bharu ,a city in Malaysia, is the state capital and Royal City of Kelantan. It is also the name of the territory (jajahan) in which Kota Bharu City is situated. The name means 'new city' or 'new castle/fort' in Malay.
Geographic Location
Kota Bharu is situated in the northeastern part of Peninsular Malaysia, and lies near the mouth of the Kelantan River at 6°8′N 102°15′E / 6.133°N 102.25°E.
Area
Kelantan - 14,922 km2 (5,761.4 sq mi)
Kota Bharu - 394 km2 (152.1 sq mi)
Population
577,301. Kota Bharu is at rank of 10th in the list of the [largest cities in Malaysia].
People
Malay 95%
Other Bumiputras 2%
Chinese 1.5%
Indian 1%
Others 0.5%
Government
The Sultan of Kelantan is the Constitutional Ruler of his State. The State Executive Council is established by the constitution. It is composed of the Menteri Besar (Chief Minister), who is its chairman, and ten other members. Chief Minister is the head of the state government.
Economic Profile
Kelantan has a chiefly agrarian economy dominated by rice, rubber and tobacco. Fishing along its 96-kilometre coastline is also an important economic activity. Cottage industries which employ traditional skills in handicraft production such as batik, woodcarving and songket weaving are also evident. Logging activities are active given the vast remaining area of forest. In recent years, tourism, especially to offshore islands, has increased in importance. A few reputable hotels have been established and more modern shopping malls have been opened to cater for urban folks.
Distance to Kota Bharu
From Kuala Lumpur 474 KM
Accessibility
By Air from Kuala Lumpur or Penang
Air Asia - http://www.airasia.com
Malaysia Airlines - http://www.malaysiaairlines.com/
Fire Flyz - http://fireflyz.com.my/
By Rail from Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Singapore
Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTMB) - http://www.ktmb.com.my/
Banking Hours
Sunday - Wednesday :9.30 am to 4.30 pm. Thursday :9.30 am to 4.00 pm. Friday/Saturday*/Public holiday: Closed
Post Office
Operates from 8.30 am to 6.00 pm daily, except for the first Saturdays of the month ,closed on Fridays and public holidays.
