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Kuala Terengganu (colloquially abbreviated as KT; Jawi: كوالا ترڠڬانو) is the state and royal capital of Terengganu state, Malaysia as well as its largest town. The town has a population of 250,939 (2000 census) [1] and is also the seat of a district of the same name. Kuala Terengganu is located about 500 kilometers northeast of Kuala Lumpur on a promontory surrounded on three sides by the South China Sea. The name means the "river mouth of Terengganu", referring to the broad expanse of the Terengganu River estuary which empties into the ocean at this point. It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Yawi. ... State motto: Islam Hadhari Terengganu Bestari State anthem: Terengganu State Anthem Capital (and royal capital) Kuala Terengganu Ruling party Barisan Nasional  - Sultan Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin1  - Menteri Besar Idris Jusoh History    - British control 1909   - Japanese occupation 1942   - Accession into Federation of Malaya 1948  Area  - Total 12,955 km² Population  - 2005... Nickname: Motto: Maju dan makmur (Malay: Progress and Prosper) Location in Malaysia Coordinates: , Country Malaysia State Federal Territory Establishment 1857 Granted city status 1974 Government  - Mayor (Datuk Bandar) Datuk Abdul Hakim Borhan From 14 December 2006 Area  - City 243. ... Filipino name Tagalog: Luzon Sea Portuguese name Portuguese: Mar da China Meridional Vietnamese name Vietnamese: The South China Sea is a marginal sea south of China. ... Terengganu River is a river in Terengganu, Malaysia. ...

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History

There was only one street, called Kampung Cina (Chinatown), when Kuala Terengganu was founded. A family of Chinese traders who were trading between China and the Malay Peninsula established it as early as the 15th century. This is evidenced by the Chinese families who live in Kampung Cina (Chinatown) and the buildings which are hundreds of years old.


It soon grew into an important trading post between the two countries. However, after the Melaka Empire conquered the town, its influence as a leading port in the Southeast Asian region diminished as most of the traders preferred to stop at Melaka, which was the center of trade between China, India and Southeast Asia. This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...


Economy

Main economic activities include retail and wholesale trade in food items, fabric and apparels, fisheries, agriculture, service industries, and tourism, particularly as a jumping-off point for the nearby Perhentian Islands. South Beach, Perhentian Besar The Perhentian Islands (Pulau Perhentian in Malay) lie approximately 10 nautical miles (19 km) offshore the coast of northeastern Malaysia in the state of Terengganu, approximately 40 miles (64 km) south of the Thai border. ...


Tourism

Places of interest include Chinatown, Pasar Payang (Central Market), the Sultan's Palace, the State Museum, Pulau Duyong.


Monsoon Cup

The Monsoon Cup 2005 celebrated its inauguration and debut as the 50th official event of the Swedish Match Tour (http://www.swedishmatchtour.com/), and serves as the Malaysian leg for the prestigious international sailing event. Dubbed ‘The Formula One of Sailing’, this professional sailing series was formed in 2000 to unite the world’s best match-race regattas under one banner. The Swedish Match Tour comprises nine events in nine specially selected locations around the world. As the leading professional sailing series in the world, the Tour events are recognized as must-attend regattas on the match-race circuit. The Monsoon Cup 2005 was held at Pulau Duyong, Terengganu, from 29 November to 4 December 2005. The Monsoon Cup for the 2006 now offers the highest prize money in the world (RM1 million) for a match racing event with the sponsorship of Mr Richard Mille of Richard Mille Watches. Richard Mille will also be the official time keeper for the event. The Monsoon Cup 2006 will be held at Pulau Duyong, Terengganu, from the 29 November to 3 December 2006 (http://www.monsooncup.com.my). The Monsoon Cup is a main sporting events in Malaysia. ...


Transport

The town is connected to other towns via a good network of roads and also some ferries that ply the Terengganu River. The Sultan Mahmud Bridge, a bridge over the Terengganu River, provides a road link to both banks of the river. On the other side of the Terengganu River, there is a medium-sized airport serving domestic routes. Sultan Mahmud Bridge is a bridge in Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia, which crosses Terengganu River. ...


References

  1. ^ Dept. of Urban and Rural Planning, Terengganu State Government. Rancangan Struktur Negeri Terengganu 2005-2015 (Malay), 2005

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Districts: Kuala Terengganu • Hulu Terengganu • Besut • Setiu • Marang • Dungun • Kemaman
Towns: Ajil • Bandar Al-Muktafi Billah Shah • Bandar Ketengah Jaya • Bandar Permaisuri • Bandar Seri Bandi • Batu Rakit • Bukit Besi • Chukai • Gong Kedak • Jabur • Jerangau • Jerteh • Kemasik • Kerteh • Kijal • Kuala Besut • Kuala Berang • Kuala Dungun • Kuala Terengganu (capital) • Marang • Merchang • Paka • Pasir Raja • Rantau Abang • Rasau Kerteh • Seberang Takir • Teluk Kalung • Wakaf Tapai
Islands: Bidong Island • Kapas Island • Lang Tengah Island • Perhentian Islands • Redang Island • Wan Man Island Image File history File links Flag_of_Terengganu. ... State motto: Islam Hadhari Terengganu Bestari State anthem: Terengganu State Anthem Capital (and royal capital) Kuala Terengganu Ruling party Barisan Nasional  - Sultan Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin1  - Menteri Besar Idris Jusoh History    - British control 1909   - Japanese occupation 1942   - Accession into Federation of Malaya 1948  Area  - Total 12,955 km² Population  - 2005... Hulu Terengganu is a main district in Terengganu, Malaysia. ... Besut is a main district in Terengganu, Malaysia. ... Setiu is a main district in Terengganu, Malaysia. ... Marang (est. ... Dungun is a district on the coastal side Malaysian state of Terengganu. ... Kemaman is a district in Terengganu, Malaysia. ... Ajil (est. ... Bandar Al-Muktafi Billah Shah is a small town in Terengganu, Malaysia. ... Bandar Ketengah Jaya is a small town in Terengganu, Malaysia. ... Bandar Permaisuri is a small town and the district capital of Setiu, Terengganu, Malaysia. ... Bandar Seri Bandi is a small town in Terengganu, Malaysia. ... Batu Rakit is a small town in Terengganu, Malaysia. ... Bukit Besi is a small town in Terengganu, Malaysia. ... The Hai Peng Coffee Shop, a Chukai landmark famous for its coffees. ... Gong Kedak is a small town in Terengganu, Malaysia. ... Jabur is a small town in Terengganu, Malaysia. ... Jerangau is a town in Terengganu, Malaysia. ... Jerteh is a town in Terengganu,sebuah bandar perniagaan dalam daerah Besut. ... Kemasik is a small town in Terengganu, Malaysia. ... Kerteh is a main town in Terengganu, Malaysia. ... Kijal is a small town in Terengganu, Malaysia. ... A small town on the coast of Terengganu in Malaysia, Kuala Besut is the departure point for boats to the Perhentian Islands. ... Kuala Berang is the main town of Hulu Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia. ... Kuala Dungun is the capital of Dungun district in Terengganu, Malaysia. ... Marang is a main district in Terengganu, Malaysia. ... Merchang (est. ... Paka is a coastal town in the state of Terengganu in Malaysia. ... Pasir Raja is a small town in Terengganu, Malaysia. ... This page meets Wikipedias criteria for speedy deletion. ... Rasau Kerteh is a small settlement town in Terengganu, Malaysia. ... Seberang Takir is a small town in Terengganu, Malaysia. ... Teluk Kalung is a small town in Terengganu, Malaysia. ... Wakaf Tapai is a small town in the state of Terengganu, on the east coast of peninsular Malaysia. ... Bidong Island is a small island in Terengganu, Malaysia. ... Kapas Island or Pulau Kapas is an island 6 kilometers off the coast of Terengganu, Malaysia. ... Lang Tengah Island or Pulau Lang Tengah is an island off the coast of Terengganu, Malaysia. ... South Beach, Perhentian Besar The Perhentian Islands (Pulau Perhentian in Malay) lie approximately 10 nautical miles (19 km) offshore the coast of northeastern Malaysia in the state of Terengganu, approximately 40 miles (64 km) south of the Thai border. ... Redang Island, locally known as Pulau Redang or just Redang is one of the largest and most beautiful of the islands off the east coast of Malaysia. ...

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Coordinates: 5°20′N, 103°09′E Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ...


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The coastal city of Kuala Terengganu, at the mouth of the broad Terengganu River, is both the state and royal capital and is the largest city in Terengganu.
Terengganu was perhaps the first Malay state to receive Islam, as attested to by a stone monument dated 1303 with Arabic inscriptions found in Kuala Berang, the capital of the district of Ulu (upriver) Terengganu.
Terengganu was traditionally famous for boat-building, with highly decorated carved wooden boats called bangau to be found in the harbor of every village and town in days not so long gone by, before electric motorboats became standard equipment for the state's fishermen.
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By the mid-1800s, the Chinese population of Kuala Terengganu increased tremendously as new Chinese immigrants arrived.
Kuala Terengganu, which is strategically located on the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia, was a natural stopping point for those who plied the trade route from China to South East Asia in the early days.
When Terengganu's famous Inscribed Stone (Batu Bersurat) was stumbled upon in 1887 at Padang Tara, a village on the bank of Sungai Tara in Kuala Berang, it was used as a platform for the washing of feet at the entrance to the Tuk Abdul Rashid mosque.
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