Kota bharu: The Tengku Mahkota of Kelantan, Tengku Muhammad Fakhry Petra, today declared the Pohon Pitis as a Kelantan Heritage at a ceremony held at Istana Balai Besar here. The Pohon Pitis, which translates to 'Coin Tree', is a traditional cast structure from which individual pitis coins were separated for use in local markets.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, His Highness also officiated the 2026 Kelantan Heritage Weapons Festival, which saw the attendance of more than 300 guests. After the ceremony, Tengku Muhammad Fakhry Petra toured the exhibition, accompanied by Kelantan Mufti Datuk Mohamad Shukri Mohamad and several state executive councillors.

The festival showcases various traditional weapons, pitis (traditional tin coins), and other Kelantan heritage treasures. It is expected to attract 50,000 visitors this year, compared to 42,000 last year, and is anticipated to draw more foreign tourists, especially from Indonesia. This potential increase in visitors aligns with the introduction of direct Jakarta-Kota Bharu flights, supported by enhanced facilities at Sultan Ismail Petra Airport.