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Terengganu is one of the Malaysian state which is endowed with a wealth
of charming and refreshing natural landscapes. She has beaches, exotic
islands, lush virgin tropical jungle, quaint fishing villages, dazzling
waterfalls and many, many more. Her miles and miles of white, sandy
beaches and crystal clear water stretches throughout its 225 km
coastline, extending from Besut in the north to Kemaman in the South.
Her islands are among the most picturesque and fascinating in the
country. From its myriad of colourful pastimes which include batik
printing and songket weaving to the rapturous celebration of its many
generations of cultural and traditional heritage, Terengganu is indeed a
very blessed state.
Terengganu's population, which stands at
approximately 1 million people, consists of 90% Malays, with the rest
being made up of Chinese and Indians. The pace of life in Kuala
Terengganu, its capital state, and all the towns and villages in
Terengganu is unhurried and unaffected by the hustle and bustle of a big
city.
Terengganu's history goes back to as far
as the 1st century and has long been an important area of Malay
settlement. Throughout the time up to the present day, Terengganu has
been ruled by 16 Sultans.
 Area
12 955 sq km
State Capital
Kuala Terengganu
Royal Town
Kuala Terengganu
Administrative
Divisions
7 (Besut, Dungun, Kemaman, Marang, Hulu Terengganu, Kuala Terengganu,
Setiu)
Population (2001)
919 300
Breakdown of Races
(2001)
• Malays: 869 000
• Chinese: 25 100
• Indians: 2 000
• Others: 900 |
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 The
present Sultanate of Terengganu had its origins in 1726. Sultan Zainal
Abidin I, from the family of the Pahang Bendahara, was the first ruler.
His successor, Mansur Syah, played a vital role in checking the
influence of Bugis outsiders in the region.
In the subsequent years, the Siamese started to
impose its sovereignty over Terengganu with the Sultans sending tributes
( in the form of bunga emas) to Siam until 1909. In July 1909,
the Anglo-Thai Treaty of Bangkok saw the British wielding its power over
Terengganu. However, Sultan Zainal Abidin III rejected this treaty; a
friendship treaty was later ratified and this paved the way for the
appointment of an agent of the British Consul-General. Terengganu was
finally persuaded to accept a British adviser, J.L. Humphreys, in 1919.
The Japanese Occupation (1941-1945) resulted in
Terengganu being handed back to Siam. In September 1945, Terengganu was
placed under the British Military Administration.
In 1945, together with Penang and Malacca, and 9
other Malay states, Terengganu joined the Malayan Union. In 1948, it
joined the Federation of Malaya, which later achieved independence on 31
August 1957. |
 The
traditional activity of this state is fishing. In the last decade
offshore oil installations in the South China Sea near Terengganu have
boosted the state's economy and transformed Kuala Terengganu from a
sleepy hollow into a beautiful modern city Oil and gas refineries have
been set up at Kerteh and Paka. Other economic activities include
cottage industries, boat building and agriculture. There are attempts to
diversify the economy with new industrial estates being set up in Kuala
Terengganu, Dungun and Kemaman.
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 Apart
from nature, the charm of Terengganu lies in its people. They are as
beautiful as their state; courteous and helpful. The people of
Terengganu welcome with open arms those who wish to share the beauty of
the state. They lead a moderate and graceful lifestyle in picturesque
villages where religion, tradition and culture are still dominant in
their daily activities. Terengganu people are gifted. They are
artistically inclined and able to create traditional works of arts
including the highly-skilled craft of boat-building. |
 Terengganu
is a paradise for bargain hunters and souvenir collectors. There is
ample opportunity to buy batik cloth, songket, traditional woodcarvings,
local handicrafts, woven hats and baskets, clothing, intricate filigree
silverware, gleaming brassware and decorative wallpieces as well as a
staggering variety of dried and fresh food. Another special feature for
shoppers are the fascinating bustling weekend markets found in
practically every town. |
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  Terengganu
cuisine is distinctively memorable for its fresh ingredients, inimitable
spices, and unique flavours! There are many good restaurants in Kuala
Terengganu serving Malay, Chinese and Indian dishes. Western cuisine can
be found at larger hotels and restaurants in many towns. Nasi Dagang is
glutinous rice, white or pinkish, cooked in coconut milk and served with
fish curry, cucumber, pickle and coconut sambal. More recent
accompanying items include chicken and seafood cooked in curry. |
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 Visitors
will find most places in Terengganu easily accessible. There is a host
of transportation modes that one can choose from, when travelling to and
within Terengganu, i.e. by air, road, buses and coaches, taxi. MAS
operates daily direct services from Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Terengganu as
well as connecting services from other major cities and towns. For
inquiries on flight reservations and confirmation, visitors are
requested to call MAS at Tel: 09-6221415,09-6222266,09-6664204.
BY AIR
The Sultan Mahmud Airport is only 18 kilometres from Kuala Terengganu.
Contact the Airport Information Counter at 09-6664204 for further
information.
BY BUS & TAXI
The normal taxi fare is 8.5 sen for 1 km and 10 sen for 1 km for
air-conditioned taxis.
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In and around Terengganu |
Normal Fare |
Air Conditioned |
| Kuala Terengganu
- Kemaman |
RM51.00 |
RM70.00 |
| Kuala Terengganu
- Kerteh |
RM40.00 |
RM60.00 |
| Kuala Terengganu
- Paka |
RM33.00 |
RM45.00 |
| Kuala Terengganu
- Dungun |
RM26.00 |
RM35.00 |
| Kuala Terengganu
- K. Besut |
RM40.00 |
RM60.00 |
| Kuala Terengganu
- Jerteh |
RM36.00 |
RM45.00 |
| Kuala Terengganu
- Kg. Buloh |
RM20.00 |
RM30.00 |
| Kuala Terengganu
- Sg. Tong |
RM16.00 |
RM25.00 |
| Kuala Terengganu
- Kuala Berang |
RM14.00 |
RM20.00 |
| Kuala Terengganu
- Tasik Kenyir |
RM45.00 |
RM60.00 |
| Kuala Terengganu
- Kenyir Dam |
RM30.00 |
RM40.00 |
| Kuala Terengganu
- Sekayu |
RM25.00 |
RM35.00 |
| Kuala Terengganu
- Kuala Besut |
RM40.00 |
RM60.00 |
| Kuala Terengganu
- Penarik |
RM30.00 |
RM40.00 |
| Kuala Terengganu
- Merang |
RM15.00 |
RM20.00 |
| Kuala Terengganu
- Merang |
RM20.00 |
RM25.00 |
| Kuala Terengganu
- Merang Safaris |
RM25.00 |
RM30.00 |
| Kuala Terengganu
- Rantau Abang |
RM26.00 |
RM35.00 |
| Kuala Terengganu
- Awana Kijal |
RM50.00 |
RM70.00 |
| Kuala Terengganu
- Cherating |
RM60.00 |
RM80.00 |
| Kuala Terengganu
- Bukit Besi |
RM50.00 |
RM70.00 |
| Kuala Terengganu
- Durian Mas |
RM50.00 |
RM70.00 |
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Interstate |
Bus |
Taxi (Air Conditioned) |
| Kuala Terengganu
- Kuala Lumpur |
RM21.70 |
RM250.00 |
| Kuala Terengganu
- Butterworth |
RM23.50 |
RM200.00 |
| Kuala Terengganu
- Johor Bahru |
RM22.00 |
RM200.00 |
| Kuala Terengganu
- Kuantan |
RM
9.00 |
RM
90.00 |
| Kuala Terengganu
- Kota Bharu |
RM
7.50 |
RM
70.00 |
| Kuala Terengganu
- Rantau Panjang |
RM
9.50 |
RM
90.00 |
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