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Kelantan, History and Economy |
History Kelantan was known for many centuries as a seat of several successive,
powerful kingdoms which established trading links with the Chinese Empire. Early Chinese records indicate the existence of trade links with China, which referred to Kelantan as Ho-Lo-Tan.
Kelantan was, at various times in the past, a vassal state of Siam (now
Thailand) and Melaka. In the 18th century, a Kelantanese cheiftain, Long Yunus, ascended to the throne. A throne that was soon taken over by the Sultan of Terengganu and continued to be influenced by Siam, the British and later Japanese occupiers.
Kelantan, along with the other states of the Malay Peninsula, formed the core of the Federation of Malaya, which gained its independence from Britain on 31st August 1957.
Economy The economy of Kelantan is based on agriculture with rice, rubber, tobacco and fruits being the main cash crops. Fishing and livestock rearing are also important economic activities. Timber harvesting provides a substantial revenue to the state, and gold is still mined in small quantities.
A thriving cottage industry produces extremely fine batik material, paintings, exquisite gold and silverware, intricate wood carvings and beautiful 'kain songket' (cloth woven from gold and silver threads). Leather working and mat weaving from pandanus leaves are also local trades.
Tourism is growing in importance as the state has a wealth of attractions such as homestay programmes, a growing selection of resorts, a rich heritage of culture and traditions, eco-tourism packages and fine powdery beaches. |
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