Taboos about Kelantan

Taboos about Kelantan

HOW proud are the Kelantanese people? They love Kelantan so much that anything being said will not affect them. We delve deeper into understanding what's it like being Kelantanese.

We often hear stories that say Kelantanese people make the best of friends, but not when it comes to being the perfect match as a life partner.

Actor and comedian Sabri Yunus, 51, had a few things to say about that.

The Karoot Komedia host said bad perceptions on Kelantanese people existed way before he acted as 'Wan Semail' in sitcom Pi Mai Pi Mai Tang Tu.

Jokingly, he added that even before the 80s, the society had had that perception before he acted in the sitcom and somehow, his character gave an extra impact which added to the rumours.

Sabri, who hailed from Pengkalan Chepa, agreed to what people say about Kelantanese women, that they are naturally gentle and easy to talk to.

"The stigma mentioned earlier only applies to Kelantanese men who intend to marry only Kelantanese women because they are sweet," he said.

He also added that many are jealous of Kelantanese women for being sweet talkers and behave in a soft and gentle manner. Somehow, this package is what triggered the saying 'ore tino Kelate come-come belako. (Kelantanese women are so cute).

Beautiful actress Neelofa, 24, laughingly said, the cute and beautiful face that is synonym with Kelantanese women was probably because of Kelantan was so close to Thailand.

"In my opinion, being right next to Thailand is probably the main reason that we look like we do. Furthermore, most of our ancestors are Arab traders, which helped give us that Arab features."

Responding to the stigma that Kelantanese men are lazy and hot tempered. This is what we got.

"You have to understand. Kelantan is somewhat less exposed to the 'entertainment' world, no cinemas and other entertainments such as in Kuala Lumpur.

"Maybe when people come to Kelantan, they saw men loitering and chtting at coffee shops and thought they are lazy, but that is how they relax and have fun", she told mD.

She also said lack of entertainment is just one factor and that perception is now irrelevant because people from other states are more receptive towards them.

She explained that Kelantanese men are not what they seem as they are the backbone who pushed and support their (Kelantanese) women to the front and become successful.

Actress Neelofar

   

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