Practical Guide to Malaysia and Malaysians

All photos are people and places from Malaysia, taken by photographer Syahrin Aziz


Archive for the 'Kelantan' Category



Islamic Malaysia in Kota Bharu

Published on October 18, 2007

Kota Bharu is the capital of the state of Kelantan. Kelantan has been ruled by the opposition party PAS (Islamic Party of Malaysia). Through the eyes of an outsider, Kelantan is the most socially conservative and Islamic state.
I beg to defer.
Kelantan is where you’ll probably find the most honest and friendly people in Malaysia. If […]


Pantai Sri Tujuh

Published on May 12, 2007

Pantai Sri Tujuh, or Beach of Seven Lagoons is located about seven kilometres north of Kota Bharu and near the Thai border, hosts the Annual Malaysian Kite Festival. During this festival, Pantai Seri Tujuh will be busy with enthusiasts of the traditional kite, known as the wau.
The drive there passes through scenic coastline and fishing […]