TUMPAT: All three duty-free zones in Kelantan are attracting hordes of visitors to Kelantan during the long school holidays in conjunction with Chinese New Year celebrations.

These visitors, mostly from outside Kelantan, choose to visit the duty free zones for shopping as the goods sold here are much cheaper compared to other places.

Visitor Wan Ismail Wan Abdullah said he brought his wife and daughter to buy blankets and other items.

“We were told that the goods at the duty-free zones are very cheap and their designs are good.

“We bought three blankets and new clothes for our six-year-old daughter,” said the 46-year-old former government officer who is from Pahang.

Another visitor, Siti Khadijah Omar, said she came to the duty-free zone with her friends to buy fruits and cashew nuts.

“This is our first visit to Kelantan, We really enjoyed shopping here and have decided to came here again,” said the 22-year-old private student.

One of the duty-free zones is near Pengkalan Kubor while the other two are at Rantau Panjang and Bukit Bunga.

A survey at the Pengkalan Kubor duty-free zone showed that nearly 500 visitors came by 9am. They caused heavy traffic jam in the area.