Regions

East Coast

Stalls of produce at Siti Khadijah Market, Kota Bharu, seen from above

East Coast

Kota Bharu

The heart of Malay culture in Kelantan: a famous women-run market, kite-making and batik, blue rice, and quiet Buddhist …

A palm-lined white-sand beach on Perhentian Kecil

East Coast

Perhentian Islands

Two small islands with white sand, turquoise water and easy snorkelling with turtles and reef sharks. How to choose …

Pasir Panjang beach on Redang Island

East Coast

Redang Island

Powdery white beaches and some of the clearest water off the east coast. How Redang works, where to stay and when to go.