Kelantan

American

[kuh-lan-tan, -lahn-tahn] / kəˈlæn tæn, -lɑnˈtɑn /

noun

a state in Malaysia, on the central Malay Peninsula. 5,750 sq. mi. (14,893 sq. km). Kota Bharu.

Kelantan British

/ kɛˈlæntən, kɪˌlænˈtæn /

noun

a state of NE Malaysia: under Thai control until it came under the British in 1909; produces rice and rubber. Capital: Kota Bharu. Pop: 1 313 014 (2000). Area: 14 920 sq km (5761 sq miles)

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In the states of Kelantan and Perlis, rescue teams waded through knee-deep floodwaters to evacuate residents in areas where rising waters had cut off access to roads.

From BBC

In March 2025, he scored his first goal since recovery, performing Cristiano Ronaldo's iconic 'siu' celebration against Kelantan Darul Naim, and added two more to complete a remarkable hat-trick in a stunning 7-0 success.

From BBC

The flooding, which began earlier in the week, is mostly concentrated on the north-eastern state of Kelantan, which borders Thailand.

From BBC

Provisions for disaster management have been sent to Terengganu and Kelantan State Governments, according to the prime minister's office.

From BBC

The court challenge was filed in 2020 by two Muslim women from Kelantan, a rural northeastern state whose population is 97% Muslim.

From Seattle Times

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