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Kelantan

Land of Flower Beds

Kota Bahru, Kelantan
  • 1.83 mil Population

    Head of Government: Menteri Besar

  • 15,101 km² Size

    Area code: 09

  • Kota Bharu State Capital

    Region: Peninsular Malaysia

Why Kelantan

Kelantan State Investment Statistics

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) 2022: RM25.2 bil
Foreign Trade Statistics 2022: RM3.9 bil (export) / RM2.1 bil (imports)

Key sectors:

  • Services: 68.9%
  • Agriculture: 23.1%
  • Manufacturing: 4.9%
  • Construction: 1.5%
  • Mining: 1.6%

Why invest in Kelantan

  • Government Support: Attractive investment facilities and incentives
  • Strategic Location: Close to the Thai border and access to Southeast Asia markets
  • Local Uniqueness: Multi-ethicity and multi-lingual with most locals capable of speaking English
  • Workforce Diversity: Kelantan has a diverse labour market ranging from skilled, semi-skilled, and low-skilled workers

*Source: Invest Kelantan