300-year-old Kampung Laut Mosque in Kelantan nominated for Unesco heritage site


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The Kampung Laut mosque is still being used today. — Filepic

The Kampung Laut redevelopment project and Kampung Laut Mosque in Kelantan have been nominated to be a national heritage site under the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco).

The East Coast Economic Region Development Council (ECERDC) in a recent statement said that the nomination is in line with its aim to introduce Kampung Laut as an iconic heritage tourism centre and a must-visit destination in Kelantan.

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