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5 stories within reach of Tumpat, published in the last 3 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.

  1. Kelantan Sultanate's over-100-year-old crown showcases local craftsmanship

    1 hour ago Berita Harian Istana Balai Besar, Kota Bharu 9.4 km

    The Kelantan royal crown, over 100 years old and crafted by local Malay goldsmiths, is being publicly displayed for the first time at the Kelantan Heritage Weapons Festival 2026 at Istana Balai Besar, Kota Bharu. The crown, used since 1921, features intricate gold work and has been embellished with diamonds and emeralds by successive sultans. The festival, running from August 16 to this Saturday, is expected to attract 50,000 visitors.

  2. Kelantan sultanate crown: an ageless local craftsman's creation

    51 minutes ago New Straits Times Kota Baru, Kelantan 9.8 km

    The Kelantan Sultanate's royal crown, crafted by a local Malay artisan over 100 years ago, is displayed publicly for the first time at the Kelantan Heritage Weapons Festival 2026. The crown's unique origin and intricate details highlight the goldsmithing skills of the local community. The festival runs from Aug 16 to Sept 5 at Istana Balai Besar in Kota Baru.

  3. Car rental to Rohingya: 34 vehicle owners in Kelantan charged in court

    20 hours ago Berita Harian Kota Bharu 9.8 km

    A total of 34 vehicle owners in Kelantan were charged in court for various offenses, including renting vehicles to Rohingya who do not hold valid driving licenses.

  4. Govt monitoring inflation to avoid cost pressure on the people amid West Asia crisis, says deputy minister

    2 days ago Malay Mail Kota Bharu 9.8 km

    Deputy Minister assures that the government is monitoring inflation movements to prevent cost pressures on the people amid the West Asia crisis. The statement was made in Kota Bharu, emphasizing the government's commitment to mitigating economic impacts.

  5. China penalises 10 people for misinformation over deadly mudslide

    18 hours ago New Straits Times Beijing 27.1 km

    Chinese authorities penalized 10 individuals for spreading misinformation online about a deadly mudslide along the Nepal border, as rescuers continue searching for hundreds missing at a border crossing on the Tibetan side.