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Interesting Places
of Malaysia
- BALAI NOBAT
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Situated
in Alor Setar near the Balai Besar.- A three-storey pagoda structure built in 1907 opposite the Zahir Mosque. It houses the ancient sacred instruments of the Royal archestra, played during Royal ceremonies such as inaugurations, weddings and funerals. Instruments such as three drums, gong, flute.