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Kota Bharu
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At the very northeastern corner of the Peninsula, close to the Thai border,
KOTA BHARU
is the capital of Kelantan State and one of the most important cultural centres in Malaysia. The town is a showcase for skills and customs little practised elsewhere in Malaysia, with an impressive Cultural Centre and lots of craft workshops. It is also one of only three towns in Malaysia (together with Kuala Terangganu and Dungun) to have a Malay majority. Foreign women sometimes complain about feeling uncomfortable in Kota Bharu, but while it's not a place to sport beach wear, there's a relaxed air about the town which belies its political conservatism and mitigates its male-dominated outlook. During the month of
Ramadan
, early in the year, strongly Muslim Kota Bharu virtually shuts up shop. Other useful information
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Malaysia,
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