Kelantan
The cross-border gateway to southern Thailand and Indochina
Projected to grow to RM46 billion by 2030. RM1.12 billion realised investments as of September 2025 (manufacturing-led).
GDP (2025)
RM30.8 billion
Growth Rate
3.8%
Places to Invest
Cross-border gateway: proximity to southern Thailand and Indochina.
ECRL northern terminus: Kota Bharu connects the east coast to the Klang Valley.
Palekbang–Kota Bharu Bridge: transformative connectivity project.
Agro-industry: dairy goat industry and Tok Bali Integrated Fisheries Park.
Strategic Narrative
Investment Agencies
1.92 million
Population
15,040 sq km
Land Area
10
Districts
97.5%
Citizens
Logistics Network
Airports
- Sultan Ismail Petra Airport, Pengkalan Chepa
Railways
- Shuttle Timuran: Gemas – Kuala Lipis – Tumpat
- Ekspress Rakyat Timuran: JB Sentral – Gemas – Tumpat
- KTMB Network: Gua Musang, Dabong, Tanah Merah, Pasir Mas, Wakaf Bharu, Tumpat
Highways
- Kota Bharu – Kuala Krai Highway (KBKKE): 71.4 km
- Central Spine Road (CSR) Highway: 306.8 km
- Federal Road 8: Kota Bharu – Kuala Krai – Gua Musang – Pahang (402.7 km)
- Federal Road 3: Kota Bharu – Terengganu – Pahang – Johor Bahru (739.06 km)
Ports
- Tok Bali Supply Base (TBSB)
Industrial Parks & Zones
Tunjong New Township Masterplan
2,000 acresTarget industries: Residential, commercial, hospitality, convention centre
Tok Bali Industrial Park
200 acresTarget industries: Construction, building materials, edible oil, metal fabrication, value-added assembly
Pasir Mas Halal Park Industrial Area
108 acresTarget industries: Pharmaceuticals, renewable energy, non-food consumer goods, F&B, warehousing, distribution and logistics