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Kelantan state

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. Type : Parliamentary constitutional monarchy Government . Al-Sultan: Sultan Muhammad V . Regent: Tengku Muhammad Faiz Petra . Menteri Besar: Ahmad Yakob (PAS) Capital: Royal capital: Kota Bharu Population: 2,000,200 (2018) Area: 15,099 km2 Geography Rising high on the slopes of Gunung Korbu, the second highest peak in Peninsular , the Nengiri River flows east to merge first with the Galas, and then with the Lebir — the latter born in the wilds of National Park — before turning decisively northwards and emptying into the shallow waters of the South Sea. From the conjoined streams become the River, a broad, mud-coloured stream which dominates the fertile coastal plains and defines the geography of the region. The Kelantan River valley is a fertile rice-bowl, rich in hardwoods and rubber and lush with tropical fruits. 2

For centuries, Kelantan was all but separated from the rest of the country by the Titiwangsa Mountains, a mountain range running from north to south through the peninsula. Weeks of hard travel were required to reach Kelantan. The "easy way" to Kelantan was to sail around the peninsula, braving the sea and pirates. For this reason Kelantan's history often involves the sea, and boats. Even today, many of its people are very much tied to the sea. A discussion with many coastal residents will confirm that their ancestors, as far back as they know, were "of the sea." In the early 1980s, trunk roads were built to link it with nearby states. Presently, one can travel by road from the capital city to Kota Bharu through the mountain range within 8 hours. Kelantan subdivided into 10 districts. 1. Kota Bharu 2. 3. Tumpat 4. Jeli 5. Bachok 6. Tanah Merah 7. Pasir Puteh 8. Kuala Krai 9. 10. Gua Musang Economy 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. Kota Bharu, the capital, is the major urban centre, and there are also plans to open up the southern portion of the state under an ambitious multimillion-dollar development project. The main market at the city centre is a top attraction. Kelantan had a GDP per capita in 2006 at RM7,985.The State Socioeconomic Report 2017 published on July 26, 2018 reported that Kelantan has a GDP per capita of RM13,593 in 2017, significantly lower than any other state in Malaysia. Tourist attractions Among the popular tourist destinations in Kelantan are: 3

. Siti Khadijah Market – Named after Prophet Muhammad's entrepreneurial wife, it's a fitting name for a market mostly run by women. . Taman Negara – Located in the Gua Musang Region, Kelantan, near the border and . It is located in the Hantu Hill and Lebir reserve forest.[31] . Wat Photivihan Sleeping Buddha – This temple is one of the 25 temples found in Tumpat, and is one of the most popular in the country. . Sultan Ismail Petra Silver Jubilee Mosque – This mosque architecture is unique because it combines Chinese and Islamic architecture and resembles a 1,000-year- old Niujie Mosque in Beijing, China. . Irama Bachok Beach – Located within the and is the main tourist spot of Bachok District residents and Kelantan residents in particular. . Gunung Stong State Park – Home to one of the highest waterfalls in Malaysia, the seven-tiered Jelawang Waterfall. . Muhammadi Mosque – One of the symbols of splendor in this city that has the hallmarks of graceful gates and golden colors. Al-Muhammadi Mosque name as a tribute to the late Sultan Muhammad IV contribution and service to the state. . Masjid Al-Ismaili – Mosque located in Bandar Baru Pasir Pekan, Wakaf Baru. . Pantai Bisikan Bayu (Beach of Whispering Breeze) – also known as Pantai Dalam Rhu, the gentle breeze at the beach produces a hushed sound that, locals say, sounds like a soothing whisper. . Handicraft Village and Craft Museum – Also known as "Balai Getam Guri", it houses many fine examples of Kelantanese craftsmanship such as traditional embroidery, songket weaving, batik printing, silver work and wood carving. Current action The Kelantan state government is owed between RM850 million and RM1 billion from oil revenue royalties from the central government, according to the Petroleum Act 1974. In 2009, the central government offered 'compensation' or Wang Ehsan, a fraction of the sum actually owed. Discrimination of Kelantan on the matter has led the state government considering action in the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Support for Kelantan and the local government in defiance of the central government includes the group Kelantan Peoples' Movement Demanding Petroleum Royalties or Gerakan Menuntut Royalti Petroleum Rakyat Kelantan (GMR). Climate Kelantan has a tropical climate, with temperatures from 21 to 32 °C and intermittent rain throughout the year. The wet season is the east-coast monsoon season from November to January.