The murtabak is popular among Malaysians, but many foreigners miss out on this yummy treat because many eateries promote naan and tandoori chicken over it. It has been called “Indian Pizza” although it does not have cheese nor tomato sauce. It is basically a plain roti canai, a pan-fried bread with an omelette-like stuffing with [...]
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Wau! Kites Getting Attention
Wau, which is Malay for kites, is finally gaining the prominence that it deserves. A recent article highlighted efforts by the Kelantan government to turn a kite museum in the state into an information and reference centre about kites. For those who do not know, wau, or kites, have been a mainstay in Malaysian culture.
Rafflesia In Kelantan
For those of you who do not know what Rafflesia is, it is the largest flower in the world, and is only available in certain regions in South East Asia, in particular Malaysia. It is rather rare, and was named after Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles. While being the largest flower in the world, it has [...]
Trishaw Service To Be Revived In Kelantan
The trishaw service, once a popular mode of transport in the Kota Baharu town in the 1970s, will be revived through a special initiative to be carried out between the Tourism Ministry and the Kelantan Tourism Department. Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen said the ministry had discussed the matter with the state [...]
Kelantan Plans To Build Wau Museum In Pantai Irama, Bachok
The Kelantan government plans to build a wau (Kelantanese kite) museum in Pantai Irama, here next year in line with the move to make the beach resort area a permanent site for national and international-level wau competitions.
Two New Records Expected At Kelantan Fiesta 2010
Kelantan is expected to create two new records in the Malaysia Book Of Records through the performance demonstrated by 1001 silat exponents and the making of the biggest drum at the Kelantan Fiesta 2010 on June 16.
KTMB To Make Rail Tourism Package Permanent Feature
Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) will make its rail tourism package a permanent feature in its bid to expand its services. The programme which is undertaken by KTMB Intercity Service with the cooperation of the Tourism Ministry will focus on homestay in areas served by the railway line.
‘Bulbul’ Competition A New Tourism Draw
Kelantan folks now have a unique activity for their spare time, that is the ‘burung candik’ competition. This hobby is now fast turning into a tourist attraction for this East Coast state.
Tune Hotels.com To Open In Kota Bharu, Kelantan
Tune Hotels.com – the limited service hotel brand providing a “5-star sleeping experience at a 1-star price”, is set to open Tune Hotels.com – KB Sentral, Kota Bharu by the end of this year. The company today held a Groundbreaking Ceremony officiated by the Deputy Menteri Besar of Kelantan, YB Dato’ Haji Ahmad bin Ya’kob.
Kelantan: RM2.3billion in 2010
Unbeknownst to Malaysians, Kelantan is a hit among tourists. It was reported that the state raked in RM2.3 Billion From Tourism In 2010. According to Tourism Malaysia Kelantan director Sulaiman Ismail, tourist arrivals and tourism revenue have been growing at an average of 10 per cent a year in the state.
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