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Jan 22, 2025

　　Next to the tourist information centre, this is the official state museum. The exhibits on Kelantan’s history and culture are interesting, but the accompanying signage can be poor.

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　　Next to the tourist information centre, this is the official state museum. The exhibits on Kelantan’s history and culture are interesting, but the accompanying signage can be poor. ...

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