Terengganu, Malaysia’s most Islamic state, was the first Malay state to receive Islam (as attested to by a
stone monument dated 1303). Until a few years ago, strict laws governed everything from Western bathing suits (no bikinis) to shutting down movie theatres (Malaysia had very strict censorship regulations). But a new regime changed all that. They now embrace tourists – in fact, they’re even building a new Kuala Terengganu airport. On the flight over I had no idea what to expect – especially after seeing that
everyone on our
plane was Muslim. But as all travelers should do, I kept an open mind.
Terengganu, Malaysia’s most Islamic state, was the first Malay state to receive Islam (as attested to by a stone monument dated 1303). Until a few years ago, strict laws governed everything from Western bathing suits (no bikinis) to shutting down movie theatres (Malaysia had very strict censorship regulations). But a new regime changed all that. They now embrace tourists – in fact, they’re even building a new Kuala Terengganu airport. On the flight over I had no idea what to expect – especially after seeing that everyone on our plane was Muslim. But as all travelers should do, I kept an open mind.
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