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In the northeast corner of peninsular Malaysia, bordering Thailand, is the state of Kelantan. Few tourists head this far north up the east coast, but it's a fascinating journey for those interested in seeing Malaysia as it might have been without so many foreign influences. The state is populated mostly by Malays and Bumiputeras, with only tiny factions of Chinese and Indian residents and almost no traces of British colonialism. Not surprisingly, Kelantan is the heart of traditional Islam in modern Malaysia. Although the government in KL constructs social policies based upon a more open and tolerant Islam, religious and government leaders in Kelantan can be counted on for putting forth a strong Muslim ideal where they feel they may have influence. Read More

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Major Airports near Kota Baharu

Distance (mi.)
Penang International Airport 148.2 map
Kuala Lumpur International Airport 212.1 map

Other Smaller Airports near Kota Baharu

Distance (mi.)
Kota Bharu Pengkalan Chepa Airport 3.3 map
Kuala Terengganu Sultan Mahmood Airport 78.5 map
Pangkor Airport 176.9 map


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4 Bedroom VACATION HOME in KOTA KINABALU, MALAYSIA

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Sleeps: 7
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