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Kota Bharu, Kelantan

May 11th, 2008 | by amdTaufik |

Kota Bharu (KB) is the capital of Kelantan. It’s nearly 500 KM drive to Kota Bharu from Kuala Lumpur.

If you look back KB 10 years ago, getting into KB City Center was very easy, as there was not much traffic and cars on the road. At the same time, there weren’t many places to go, as there was limited shopping mall and offices.

Now, it’s totally different. KB has been well developed with better infrastructures its getting much more crowded to get into Kota Bharu especially during public holiday, school holiday, Saturday and Sunday as there are more people coming into KB during that time.

There are a few places that you must visit in KB, before you starts shopping at KB famous Pasar Siti Khadijah do visit the World War II historical places. These entire places are surrounding Istana Balai Besar (The Grand Palace). 

1. Muzium Diraja / Istana Batu (museum)

This is a royal museum displaying royal belongings, pictures and dishware.

 

2. Istana Jahar (museum)

Another traditional and cultural museum of royal’s Kelantan displaying collection of fabrics and royal’s ceremony. The Istana Jahar was built on 1887.

3. Muhammadi State Mosque

Built in 1867, numerous extensions and renovations were made from 1959. During 1860s to 1960s, the mosque was the center for religious teaching. Among famous scholars that had once taught here were Hj Abd Rahman Arab, Hj Wan Abdullah, Hj Che Samat, Hj Nik Wan Daud, Hj Wan Muhammad Gagah, Sheikh Daud Al-Fatoni and the well known Tok Kenali

 

4. Padang Merdeka

This place was well known as early as 1844 after the completion of Istana Balai Besar. This is where the independence was declared in Kelantan on 31 August 1957.

 

5. Muzium Perang / Bank Kerapu (museum)

This is where the World War II memorial museum, located behind Muhammadi State Mosque. No photos are allowed to be taken in the museum. I my self was amazed with it!

 
Generally the places mentioned above have their specific visiting hours and a very small entrance fees as below … 

• Visiting Hours
  • Saturday – Thursday : 8:30AM – 4:45PM
  • Friday : Closed

• Entrance Fee
  • Malaysian people         
    • Adult : RM 1.00
    • Children : RM 0.50
  • Foreigner
    • Adult : RM 2.00
    • Children : RM 1.00

Make sure you bring along small change or you might get disappointed to get in.

 

 

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