What to see and do at Malaysia’s nine royal towns


In the nine states within Malaysia that are constitutionally headed by traditional Malay rulers, there exist royal towns that are significant to the heritage identity of the country.

The royal towns in the country are Arau (Perlis), Kuala Kangsar (Perak), Klang (Selangor), Seri Menanti (Negri Sembilan), Pekan (Pahang), Anak Bukit (Kedah), Muar (Johor), Kuala Terengganu (Terengganu) and Kubang Kerian (Kelantan).

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

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Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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