MALAYSIA
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11pm Mon, Wed & Sat Feb-Sep), for top-spinning,
seni silat (martial arts), shadow puppetry,
kite-making etc. Check with the tourist in-
formation centre, as opening and perform-
ance times vary.
The Muzium Negeri Kelantan (State Museum;
%748 2266; Jln Hospital; adult RM2; h8.30am-4.45pm
Sat-Thu) has interesting exhibits about the state’s
history and culture, but the accompanying
signage is poor.
Other museums are clustered around
Padang Merdeka (Independence Sq). Istana
Jahar (Royal Customs Museum; %748 2266; Jln Hilir Kota;
adult RM3; h8.30am-4.45pm Sat-Thu) exhibits royal
rites of passage and traditional ceremonies,
such as circumcision and engagement, from