Ancient treasure fever takes hold in Pasir Mas

PASIR MAS: For the past month, there had been feverish excitement as word spread of a dramatic discovery of ancient coins and artefacts along the bank of Sungai Kelantan in Kampung Kubang Pak Amin near here.

Prospectors, coming from near and far, have reportedly dug up keris, spears, earthen jars and porcelain plates as well as scores of coins with ancient Arabic inscriptions from these treasure fields.