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1.83 mil Population
Head of Government: Menteri Besar
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15,101 km² Size
Area code: 09
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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