Palaces, Kites, and a Sudden Royal Grief

Day three in Kota Bharu: Aisyah explores the royal museums and learns about the abrupt closure of the Heritage Weapons Festival following the Sultan's aunt's passing. She then walks the riverside at Kampung Kraftangan and plans for the Merdeka kite competition. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Malaysia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Malaysia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 17 of Malaysia Travel Podcast with Aisyah Rahman. Aisyah Rahman is in Kota Bharu, Malaysia. Places in this episode: Kopitiam Kita, Istana Balai Besar, Istana Jahar, Bank Kerapu, Istana Batu, Pasar Siti Khadijah, Kampung Kraftangan, Kampung Laut Cultural Heritage Site. Covered: Royal history and museums, Local news and cultural events, Kelantanese food, Craft workshops, Planning trips to Bachok and Rantau Panjang. Chapters:00:00 Kopitiam Kita01:27 Istana Balai Besar03:44 Pasar Siti Khadijah05:35 Kampung Laut Cultural Heritage Site06:36 Riverside07:22 Cherang Laut Beach A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #KotaBharu #Kelantan #MalaysiaTravel #RoyalMuseums #IstanaJahar #BankKerapu #IstanaBatu #NasiKerabu #AyamPercik #MalaysiaCrafts #BatikArt #KampungLaut #WauBulan #Merdeka2026 #EastCoastMalaysia #TravelMalaysia #KiteFestival #MalayHeritage https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/malaysia/