States and Territories of Malaysia
ترڠڬانو دار الإيما Terengganu Darul Iman
Flag of Terengganu Coat of arms of Terengganu
State motto: Islam Hadhari Terengganu Bestari
Anthem: Terengganu State Anthem
Capital (and royal capital)	Kuala Terengganu
Ruling party	Barisan Nasional
- Sultan	Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin1
- Menteri Besar	Datuk Ahmad Said
History
- British control	1909
- Japanese occupation	1942
- Accession into Federation of Malaya	1948
Area
- Total	12,955 km²
Population
- 2007 estimate	1,150,286[1]
- Density	83/km²
HDI  (2000)	0. The Terengganu State Anthem of Terengganu State Malaysia, is the sultanate's first State Anthem Kuala Terengganu (colloquially abbreviated as KT; Jawi: كوالا ترڠڬانو is the largest city as well The 12th Malaysian general election was held on March 8, 2008, in accordance with Malaysian laws for national elections, which states that a general election Barisan Nasional ( National Front or BN) is a major political Coalition in Malaysia. Literally "big minister" in Malay, a Menteri Besar is a Chief Executive of the state governments of Perlis, Johor, Kedah, Perak Datuk Ahmad Said (born 1957) is the Menteri Besar of the state of Terengganu, Malaysia since 2008. Throughout much of World War II, British Malaya, North Borneo and Sarawak were under Japanese occupation. Year 1942 ( MCMXLII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (the link will display the full 1942 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. This is a list of the countries of the world sorted by total area. List of countries by population in 2005|List of countries by population in 1907This is a list of countries ordered according to Population. Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume The Human Development Index ( HDI) is an index combining normalized measures of Life expectancy, Literacy, Educational attainment, and GDP 807 (high)
National calling code	09
National postal code	20xxx to 24xxx
Licence plate prefix	T
Website:	http://www.terengganu.gov.my
1 Elected and reigning as the 13th King of Malaysia. Telephone numbering in Malaysia is regulated by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC The postal codes used in Malaysia is a 5 digit code Listed below are the first 2 digits of codes assigned to each state and special administrative area Malaysian vehicle license plates ( Malay: Nombor plet kenderaan Malaysia or Nombor pendaftaran kenderaan Malaysia) are License The Yang di-Pertuan Agong is the highest ranking office created by the constitution of the federation of Malaysia The Regent of Terengganu (Pemangku Raja), Tengku Muhammad Ismail (eight-years of age) co-reigns with the three-member Regency Advisory Council (Majlis Penasihat Pemangku Raja) headed by Raja Tengku Baderulzaman (the King's younger brother)

Terengganu (Jawi: ترڠڬانو, formerly spelled Trengganu or Tringganu) is a sultanate and constitutive state of federal Malaysia. For the biogeographical region see Malesia Malaysia (məˈleɪʒə or /məˈleɪziə/ is a country that consists of thirteen states and The state is also known by its Arabic honorific, Darul Iman ("Abode of Faith"). The coastal city of Kuala Terengganu which stands at the mouth of the broad Terengganu River is both the state and royal capital as well as the largest city in Terengganu. Kuala Terengganu (colloquially abbreviated as KT; Jawi: كوالا ترڠڬانو is the largest city as well Terengganu River is a river in Terengganu, Malaysia. It flows through the state capital of Terengganu Kuala Terengganu, and flows into the South China

Etymology

There are several theories on the origin of the name 'Terengganu'. One theory attributes the name's origin to terang ganu, Malay for 'bright rainbow'. The Malay language ( ISO 639-1 code MS is an Austronesian language spoken by the Malay people and people of other ethnic groups who reside in the A rainbow is an optical and meteorological phenomenon that causes a spectrum of Light to appear in the Sky when the Sun ^[2] Another story, said to have been originally narrated by the ninth Sultan of Terengganu, Baginda Omar, tells of a party of hunters from Pahang roving and hunting in the area of what is now southern Terengganu. Sultan of Terengganu is the Title of the constitutional head of Terengganu state in Malaysia. Hunting is the practice of pursuing Animals for Food, Recreation, or Trade. Pahang ( Jawi: ڨهڠ is the third largest state on Malaysia, after Sarawak and Sabah, occupying the huge Pahang River River One of the hunters spotted a big animal fang lying on the ground. "Cuspid" redirects here For the heart valves see Bicuspid valve and Tricuspid valve. A fellow party member asked to which animal did the fang belong. The hunter, not knowing which animal, simply answered taring anu (Malay: 'fang of something'). The party later returned to Pahang with a rich hoard of game, fur and sandalwood, which impressed their neighbors. They asked the hunters where did they source their riches, to which they replied, from the land of taring anu, which later evolved into Terengganu. ^[2]

Geography and demographics

Terengganu is situated in north-eastern Peninsular Malaysia, and is bordered in the northwest by Kelantan, the southwest by Pahang, and the east by the South China Sea. Peninsular Malaysia ( Semenanjung Malaysia) also known as Malaya or West Malaysia, is the part of Malaysia which lies on Kelantan is a state of Malaysia. The capital and royal seat is Kota Bharu. Pahang ( Jawi: ڨهڠ is the third largest state on Malaysia, after Sarawak and Sabah, occupying the huge Pahang River River The South China Sea is a Marginal sea south of China. It is a part of the Pacific Ocean, encompassing an area from Singapore to the Several outlying islands, including Pulau Perhentian, Pulau Kapas and Pulau Redang, are also a part of the state. SouthBeach_CurveJPG|thumb|200px|South Beach Perhentian Besar]] The Perhentian Islands ( Pulau Perhentian in Malay) lie approximately 10 nautical miles (19 km Kapas Island or Pulau Kapas is an island 6 kilometers off the coast of Terengganu, Malaysia. Redang Island, locally known as Pulau Redang or just "Redang" is one of the largest islands off the east coast of Malaysia. The state has a total area of 12,955 km².

Terengganu has a population of 1,080,286 (2006 census), of which Malays make up 94. In Malaysia, the Malay population is defined by Article 160 of the Malaysian Constitution as someone born to a Malaysian citizen who professes to be a Muslim, habitually 7%^[1] of the population and Chinese, 2. Malaysian Chinese is a Malaysian of Chinese origin Most are descendants of Chinese who arrived between the fifteenth and the mid-twentieth centuries 6%^[1], while Indians 0. Malaysian Indians are a group of Malaysians largely descended from those who migrated from southern India during the British colonization 2%^[1] and other ethnic groups comprise the remainder, 2. 4%^[1]. In the year 2000, the state's population was only 48. 7% urban; the majority lived in rural areas^[3]. Urbanizationn (also spelled urbanisation) is the physical growth of Urban areas into rural or natural land as a result of population in-migration to an existing By the 2005 census, the proportions had changed significantly, with 51% of the population living in urban areas and 49% in the rural areas^[3]. Terengganu is divided into seven administrative districts (called Daerah in Malay), of which the respective names, area, population, district seats and density are shown in the table below:

History

The Terengganu Inscription Stone. Besut is a district in the Malaysian state of Terengganu. It is bordered by the state of Kelantan to the north and the South China Sea to the Kampung Raja, also known as 'the king's village' is the northern gateway to Cameron Highlands from Simpang Pulai. Dungun is a coastal district of the Malaysian state of Terengganu. Kuala Dungun is the capital of Dungun district in Terengganu, Malaysia. Hulu Terengganu is an interior district of Terengganu, Malaysia. Kuala Berang (est pop (2000 census 5803 is the seat and largest town of Hulu Terengganu District, Terengganu, Malaysia. Kemaman is a district in Terengganu, Malaysia. It is situated on the coast of the South China Sea. Chukai (est pop (2000 census 16095 is the administrative seat of Kemaman District, in the state of Terengganu, Malaysia. Kuala Terengganu (colloquially abbreviated as KT; Jawi: كوالا ترڠڬانو is the largest city as well Kuala Terengganu (colloquially abbreviated as KT; Jawi: كوالا ترڠڬانو is the largest city as well Marang (est pop (2000 census 4896 is a town and the seat of Marang District, in the state of Terengganu, Malaysia. Marang (est pop (2000 census 4896 is a town and the seat of Marang District, in the state of Terengganu, Malaysia. Setiu is a main district in Terengganu, Malaysia. Setiu is also the name of the parliamentary constituency in which the district is situated Bandar Permaisuri is a small town and the district capital of Setiu, Terengganu, Malaysia. Terengganu Inscription Stone (Batu Bersurat Terengganu is the oldest artifact with Jawi writing on it The Jawi inscriptions are of local laws influenced by the Shariah and thus one of the earliest proof of Islamic influence in Malaysia

Terengganu's location by the South China Sea ensured that it was on trade routes since ancient times. Jawi (جوي Jăwi (or Yawi in Pattani) is an adapted Arabic alphabet for writing the Malay language. Sharia ( Arabic: ar شريعة) is the body of Islamic Religious law. For other meanings including people named 'Islam' see Islam (disambiguation. The South China Sea is a Marginal sea south of China. It is a part of the Pacific Ocean, encompassing an area from Singapore to the The earliest written reports on the area that is now Terengganu were by Chinese merchants and seafarers in the early 6th century A. China ( Wade-Giles ( Mandarin) Chung¹kuo² is a cultural region, an ancient Civilization, and depending on perspective a National D. Like other Malay states, Terengganu practiced a Hindu–Buddhist culture combined with animist traditional beliefs for hundreds of years before the arrival of Islam. A Hindu ( Devanagari: हिन्दू is an adherent of the philosophies and scriptures of Hinduism, a set of religious, Philosophical Buddhism is a family of beliefs and practices Animism (from Latin anima ( Soul, Life) commonly refers to a religious belief that Souls or Spirits exist in Animals For other meanings including people named 'Islam' see Islam (disambiguation. Under the influence of Srivijaya, Terengganu traded extensively with the Majapahit Empire, the Khmer Empire and especially the Chinese. Srivijaya or Sriwijaya was an ancient Malay kingdom on the island of Sumatra, Southeast Asia which influenced much of the Malay Archipelago. Majapahit was an Indianized kingdom based in eastern Java from 1293 to around 1500. The Khmer Empire was the largest empire of South East Asia based in what is now Cambodia. Terengganu was 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 Hulu Terengganu. Terengganu Inscription Stone (Batu Bersurat Terengganu is the oldest artifact with Jawi writing on it Kuala Berang (est pop (2000 census 5803 is the seat and largest town of Hulu Terengganu District, Terengganu, Malaysia. Hulu Terengganu is an interior district of Terengganu, Malaysia. Terengganu became a vassal state of Melaka, but retained considerable autonomy with the emergence of Riau-Johor. A vassal (also called feodary or fedary) in the terminology that both preceded and accompanied the feudalism of Medieval Europe,

Terengganu emerged as an independent sultanate in 1724. Sultan (سلطان is an Islamic title with several historical meanings Year 1724 ( MDCCXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a The first Sultan was Tun Zainal Abidin, the younger brother of a former sultan of Johor, and Johor strongly influenced Terengganu politics through the 18th century. Sultan (سلطان is an Islamic title with several historical meanings Johor (alt English spelling Johore, Jawi scriptجوهر is a state of Malaysia between 1°20"N and 2°35"N However, in the book Tuhfat al-Nafis written by Raja Ali Haji, in the year 1708, Tun Zainal Abidin was installed as the Sultan of Terengganu by Daeng Menampuk also known as Raja Tua under the rule of Sultan Sulaiman Badrul Alam Shah. Tuhfat al-Nafis is a work of Malay literature written by Raja Ali Haji in Jawi in 1885 In the 19th century, Terengganu became a vassal state of Siam, and sent tribute every year to the King of Siam in the form of bunga mas (a tree with flowers and leaves made of gold). The Kingdom of Thailand (ˈtaɪlænd ราชอาณาจักรไทย, râːtɕʰa-ʔaːnaːtɕɑ̀k-tʰɑj Under Siamese rule, Terengganu prospered, and was largely left alone by the authorities in Bangkok. Bangkok, known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon (krūŋtʰêːp máhǎːnákʰɔn) or Krung Thep ( for short is the Capital, largest The terms of the Anglo-Siamese Treaty of 1909 saw power over Terengganu transferred from Siam to Great Britain. The Anglo-Siamese Treaty of 1909 or Bangkok Treaty of 1909 was a Treaty between the United Kingdom and Thailand signed on March 10[[ See also Kingdom of Great Britain Great Britain (Breatainn Mhòr Prydain Fawr Breten Veur Graet Breetain is the larger of the two main islands A British advisor was appointed to the sultan in 1919, and Terengganu become one of the Unfederated Malay States. Year 1919 ( MCMXIX) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common This article should not be confused with the Federated Malay States. The move was highly unpopular locally, and in 1928 the British used military force to suppress a popular uprising. Year 1928 ( MCMXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. During World War II, Japan occupied Terengganu and transferred sovereignty over the state back to Siam, along with Kelantan, Kedah, and Perlis. World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. Kelantan is a state of Malaysia. The capital and royal seat is Kota Bharu. Kedah ( Jawi: قدح pop 1778188 is a state of Malaysia, located in the northwestern part of Peninsular Malaysia. This article is about the Malaysian state For the computer scientist see Alan Perlis. After the defeat of Japan, British control over these Malay states was reestablished. Terengganu became a member of the Federation of Malaya in 1948, and a state of independent Malaya in 1957. The Federation of Malaya (Persekutuan Tanah Melayu was a federation of 11 states formed on January 31 1948 from the nine Malay states and the British Year 1948 ( MCMXLVIII) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display the 1948 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The Federation of Malaya (Persekutuan Tanah Melayu was a federation of 11 states formed on January 31 1948 from the nine Malay states and the British Year 1957 ( MCMLVII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1957 Gregorian calendar)

Following decades of rule by the Barisan Nasional (National Front) coalition, the Islamic Party of Malaysia (PAS) came to power in the 1999 General Elections, making Terengganu the second state in Malaysia to be ruled by the Islamist party (the first being neighboring Kelantan). Barisan Nasional ( National Front or BN) is a major political Coalition in Malaysia. The Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party or the Islamic Party of Malaysia ( Parti Islam Se-Malaysia) commonly known as PAS or Pas, is an Islamist The 1999 Malaysian General Election was held on 29 November 1999 as stipulated by the laws of Malaysia for general elections. However, in the 2004 General Elections, Terengganu was recaptured by the Barisan Nasional. General elections were held in Malaysia on March 21, 2004. The incumbent National Front (Barisan Nasional government of Prime Minister Barisan Nasional ( National Front or BN) is a major political Coalition in Malaysia.

Politics and government

• See Also:Breakdown of State Seats Representatives elected 2008

Constitution

The Constitution of Terengganu came into force in 1911, it has a supplement that came into force in 1959. The following are the members of the Dewan Undangan Negeri, or state assemblies elected in the Malaysian general election 2008. Both the original document and its 1959 supplement are in full force. The official English title for the 1911 constitution is;

• " The Constitution of the Way of Illustrious Sovereignty "

The 1959 constitutional supplement is divided into two sections. The sections' official English language titles are:

• "THE LAWS OF THE CONSTITUTION OF TERENGGANU (FIRST PART)"
• "THE LAWS OF THE CONSTITUTION OF TERENGGANU (SECOND PART)"

The Sultan of Terengganu

Main article: Sultan of Terengganu

The Sultan is the constitutional Ruler of the state of Terengganu. Sultan of Terengganu is the Title of the constitutional head of Terengganu state in Malaysia. The State Constitution proclaims that the Sultan is "the Ruler and fountain head of all authority of government in the State and Territory of Terengganu", the Head of the Religion of Islam in the state and the source of all titles, honours and dignities in the state. He is also vested with the Executive Power of the State. The hereditary Sultan of Terengganu since 1998 has been Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin. Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar)

Regency

The current Sultan was elected as the 13^th Yang di-Pertuan Agong or King of Malaysia. The Yang di-Pertuan Agong is the highest ranking office created by the constitution of the federation of Malaysia For the biogeographical region see Malesia Malaysia (məˈleɪʒə or /məˈleɪziə/ is a country that consists of thirteen states and As per the Malaysian constitution and the State constitution, the King cannot reign both as the Head of State of the federation and as ruling monarch of his state. During his tenure as King of Malaysia the state ruler appoints a Regent to rule in his place. The Regent (Pemangku Raja) of Terengganu is now the King's eldest son, Tengku (Prince) Muhammad Ismail. As he is not yet of age suitable for the post (being only eight years old), the Prince co-reigns with the three-member Regency Advisory Council (Majlis Penasihat Pemangku Raja) headed by Raja Tengku Baderulzaman (the King's younger brother) as dictated by syarat (2) Fasal 16 AA Undang-Undang Bagi Diri Kerajaan Terengganu (Bab Yang Kedua) under the state constitution.

Chief Ministers

When Terengganu was an absolute monarchy, the Chief Minister was selected by the Sultan of Terengganu. Since the declaration of independence of Malaysia (then called Tanah Melayu) and the first general election, the Chief Minister has been the State Assembly (ADUN) member elected by a majority of all State Assembly members, who are themselves elected by universal adult suffrage of the citizens of their constituencies. Below is the list of the Chief Ministers of Terengganu from 1925.

note:* The state Government formed by PAS after the general election in 1959 was turned over to Perikatan in Nov 1969 due to a vote of no confidence in the State Assembly and 2 PAS assemblyman switched parties ^[5]

2008 Menteri Besar appointment crisis

The state of Terengganu, which Barisan Nasional won with a two-thirds majority, was the last state to have no appointed Menteri Besar. The Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party or the Islamic Party of Malaysia ( Parti Islam Se-Malaysia) commonly known as PAS or Pas, is an Islamist Barisan Nasional ( National Front or BN) is a major political Coalition in Malaysia. Barisan Nasional ( National Front or BN) is a major political Coalition in Malaysia. Barisan Nasional ( National Front or BN) is a major political Coalition in Malaysia. Barisan Nasional ( National Front or BN) is a major political Coalition in Malaysia. The Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party or the Islamic Party of Malaysia ( Parti Islam Se-Malaysia) commonly known as PAS or Pas, is an Islamist Barisan Nasional ( National Front or BN) is a major political Coalition in Malaysia. Datuk Ahmad Said (born 1957) is the Menteri Besar of the state of Terengganu, Malaysia since 2008. Barisan Nasional ( National Front or BN) is a major political Coalition in Malaysia. The Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party or the Islamic Party of Malaysia ( Parti Islam Se-Malaysia) commonly known as PAS or Pas, is an Islamist The 1959 Malayan general election was the first general election held since the Federation of Malaya first achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1957 Barisan Nasional ( National Front or BN) is a major political Coalition in Malaysia. A motion of no confidence (also vote of no confidence, censure motion, no-confidence motion, or confidence motion) is a Parliamentary motion The Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party or the Islamic Party of Malaysia ( Parti Islam Se-Malaysia) commonly known as PAS or Pas, is an Islamist Barisan Nasional ( National Front or BN) is a major political Coalition in Malaysia. In the formation of the new Terengganu state government, the federal government under Prime Minister Abdullah recommended Idris Jusoh as Menteri Besar, who received full support of twenty-three of the 24 Barisan Nasional state assemblymen elected. Haji Idris bin Jusoh was a former Menteri Besar (Chief Minister of the state of Terengganu, Malaysia. ^[6] However, on 22 March, the office of the Sultan of Terengganu announced the appointment of Kijal assemblyman Ahmad Said instead of Idris Jusoh. Sultan of Terengganu is the Title of the constitutional head of Terengganu state in Malaysia. Datuk Ahmad Said (born 1957) is the Menteri Besar of the state of Terengganu, Malaysia since 2008. ^[7]

The Prime Minister claimed that the appointment of Ahmad Said was unconstitutional as it went against the wishes of the assemblymen and the Prime Minister's office who have supported Idris Jusoh candidacy for Menteri Besar. ^[8] Ahmad Said was subsequently stripped of his UMNO membership "for disobeying the party's leadership". ^[9]

On 26 March, Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi and Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin met at Istana Negara to resolve the impasse. The Prime Minister accepted the King's appointment of Ahmad Said as Chief Minister of Terengganu. He also apologised to the King for the public spat over the appointment of the mentri besar, explaining that there was no intention to disparage or humiliate the royal household. This apparent backdown was due to threat that the royal household would be prepared to dissolve the state assembly if there had been a motion of no-confidence against Ahmad Said by the 22 Umno state assemblymen. ^[10]

The State Executive Council

The state executive council (EXCO) is established by the constitution. It is composed of the Menteri Besar, who is its chairman, and ten other members. The Menteri Besar and the other members of the council are appointed by the Sultan ( or Regent ) from the members of the State Assembly. The Menteri Besar is currently Ahmad Said of the Barisan Nasional. Datuk Ahmad Said (born 1957) is the Menteri Besar of the state of Terengganu, Malaysia since 2008. Barisan Nasional ( National Front or BN) is a major political Coalition in Malaysia.

The Terengganu EXCO(2004-2008) consisted of:

1. Y. B. Dato' Dr. Abdul Latiff bin Awang, D. P. M. T. ,K. M. N. , P. K. T. , P. J. K. (ADUN Bukit Payung, Marang)
(Chairman of State Education, Science and Technology and Human Resources Committee)

2. Y. B. Dato' Rosol bin Wahid, D. P. M. T. , P. J. K. (ADUN Ajil, Hulu Terengganu)
(Chairman of State Islam Hadhari Development)

3. Y. B. Dato' Ahmad bin Said, D. P. M. T. , A. S. M. , P. J. K. (ADUN Kijal, Kemaman)
(Chairman of State Housing and Local Government Committee)

4. Y. B. Dato' Mohamed bin Awang Tera,D. P. M. T. ,D. I. M. P. , S. A. P. , A. M. P. (ADUN Chukai, Kemaman)
(Chairman of State Industry Develompent and Tourism Committee)

5. Y. B. Dato' Haji Wan Hisham bin Wan Salleh, D. Dato' Wan Hisham Dato Wan Salleh is a member of Terengganu State Executive Council in Malaysia and holds the State Infrastructure Development Public Service P. M. T. , D. J. N. , P. J. K. (ADUN Ladang, Kuala Terengganu)
(Chairman of State Infrastructure Development, Public Services and Communication Committee)

6. Y. B. Haji Din bin Adam, S. M. T. ,P. J. K. (ADUN Bukit Besi, Dungun)
(Chairman of State Cultural, Youth, Sports and NGO Committee)

7. Y. B. Datuk Haji Mohd Jidin bin Shafee, D. M. S. M. , A. M. N. (ADUN Permaisuri, Setiu)
(Chairman of State Agriculture and Regional Development Committee)

8. Y. B. Datuk Abdul Rahin bin Dato' Mohd Said, D. M. S. M. , A. M. N. (ADUN Teluk Pasu, Kuala Nerus)
(Chairman of State Entrepreneur Development Committee)

9. Y. B. Haji Wan Mohd bin Wan Hassan, P. J. K. (ADUN Kota Putera, Besut)
(Chairman of State Welfare, Women and Community Development Committee)

10. Y. B. Encik Toh Chin Yaw (ADUN Bandar, Kuala Terengganu)
(Chairman of State Environment, Consumer Affair and Health Committee)

Economy

Terengganu used to be Malaysia's poorest state until oil and gas were discovered off its coastline not too long ago. Terengganu's main industry now is petroleum and gas. Petroleum ( L petroleum, from Greek πετρέλαιον, lit There are huge petrochemical complexes near Paka and Kerteh, involving many joint ventures between the Malaysian national oil company, Petronas, and foreign multinationals. Petrochemicals are chemical products made from raw materials of Petroleum or other Hydrocarbon origin Kerteh (est pop (2000 census 3064 is a small town in the district of Kemaman in southern Terengganu, Malaysia, about 30 km or 20 minutes' drive north A joint venture (often abbreviated JV) is an entity formed between two or more parties to undertake economic activity together Petronas, short for Petroliam Nasional Berhad, is a Malaysian owned oil and gas company that was founded on August 17 1974. Multinational corporation ( MNC) or transnational corporation ( TNC) is a Corporation or enterprise that manages Production or delivers Tourism and fishing are also major industries in Terengganu, a state with a long coastline. The coast is defined as the part of the land adjoining or near the Ocean. Agriculture also remains important, with banana, rambutan, durian, watermelon, and various other fruits and vegetables available in season. For the fruit see Banana. For other meanings see Banana (disambiguation. The rambutan (ramˈbut̪ɑn Nephelium lappaceum) is a medium-sized tropical Tree in the family Sapindaceae, and the fruit of this tree The durian ( is the Fruit of trees from the Genus Durio belonging to the Watermelon ( Citrullus lanatus ( Thunb) Matsum & Nakai family Cucurbitaceae) refers to both Fruit and Plant of a vine-like (climber 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.

Culture and attractions

Kemasik Beach, in the town of Kemasik, Kemaman District. Kemasik (est pop (2000 census 1896 is a small town in Terengganu, Malaysia. Kemaman is a district in Terengganu, Malaysia. It is situated on the coast of the South China Sea.

Terengganu did not receive many Indian or Chinese migrants, and therefore Malay cultural influences predominate. Malays (Melayu are an Ethnic group of Austronesian peoples predominantly inhabiting the Malay Peninsula, the east coast of Sumatra, the coast Traditional pursuits such as kite-flying contests, top-spinning contests, and traditional arts & crafts, such as batik and songket are still very much alive. Arts and crafts comprise a whole host of activities and hobbies that are related to making things with one's own hands and skill Batik ( pronunciation:, but often in English is or) is a wax-resist Dyeing technique used on Textile. Songket is a fabric that belongs to the Brocade family of Textiles. The people of Terengganu have always had a reputation for being socially conservative and devout Muslims. A Muslim (مسلم pronounced Muslim, not Muzlim) is an adherent of the Religion

The major tourist attractions in the state include: Kuala Terengganu, the capital; Tasik Kenyir, a large artificial lake; Sekayu Waterfalls; Kuala Ibai Lagoons; Batu Burok Beach, Kemasik Beach, Rantau Abang, Marang, Chukai town and several offshore islands such as Pulau Redang, Pulau Lang Tengah, and Pulau Kapas, and the Pulau Perhentian, which attract beachgoers and snorkelers because of their picture perfect beaches. Kuala Terengganu (colloquially abbreviated as KT; Jawi: كوالا ترڠڬانو is the largest city as well Tasik Kenyir or Kenyir Lake is an artificial Lake located in the state of Terengganu in northeast Malaysia created in 1985 by the Chukai (est pop (2000 census 16095 is the administrative seat of Kemaman District, in the state of Terengganu, Malaysia. Redang Island, locally known as Pulau Redang or just "Redang" is one of the largest islands off the east coast of Malaysia. Lang Tengah Island (or Pulau Lang Tengah in Malay) is an island off the coast of Terengganu, Malaysia. Kapas Island or Pulau Kapas is an island 6 kilometers off the coast of Terengganu, Malaysia. SouthBeach_CurveJPG|thumb|200px|South Beach Perhentian Besar]] The Perhentian Islands ( Pulau Perhentian in Malay) lie approximately 10 nautical miles (19 km Many travelers find the relatively rural and tranquil atmosphere in the state conducive to a relaxing holiday. Terengganu has recently been known internationally as the host of Monsoon Cup, which was first held in 2005 and then became an annual national sporting event. The Monsoon Cup is a major sporting event in Malaysia. Overview Monsoon Cup was first initiated by the Malaysian Prime Minister Dato Seri Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The event brought millions of ringgit of investment into the state from the private sectors and Malaysian Government. Ringgit ( Malay for "jagged" mostly refers to the Malaysian ringgit, which is the local currency in Malaysia, but it can also refer Tourists flocked to Kuala Terengganu and Duyong to witness this event, held during the monsoon season, which had previously been low season for tourism in Terengganu. Kuala Terengganu (colloquially abbreviated as KT; Jawi: كوالا ترڠڬانو is the largest city as well A monsoon is a seasonal prevailing wind which lasts for several months

Events

• Monsoon Cup- international sailing event
• Sultan's Cup Terengganu Endurance Challenge - Horse Endurance Race
• Formula Future- speed boat racing for under 15
• Kapas-Marang International Swimathon- International swimming event
• Kenyir Motocross Championship
• Terengganu Masters- Golf
• Kenyir International Mountain Bike Challenge
• 'Candat Sotong' Fiesta - fishing conmpetition
• Kenyir Lake International Triathlon
• Terengganu Starhill Tasik Kenyir 4x4 Challenge
• Tasik Puteri Water Festival
• Terengganu Traditional Games Competition
• Terengganu International 4WD Rainforest Challenge 2007

Cuisine

Sata being cooked on a grill. The Monsoon Cup is a major sporting event in Malaysia. Overview Monsoon Cup was first initiated by the Malaysian Prime Minister Dato Seri

The most famous local food is Keropok Lekor, which is made primarily from a combination of dough (sago flour) and pounded fish mainly from mackerel and sardines, fried and served with hot chilli sauce for afternoon tea. Keropok Keping (fish crackers) are made from sun-dried slices of Keropok Lekor. Numerous keropok stalls are to be found on the side of the highway that passes through coastal communities. Krupuk, kerupuk, or kroepoek in ( Indonesia) Keropok in ( Malaysia) bánh phồng tôm in Vietnam; prawn

Budu, a very pungent and salty anchovy sauce is also popular among the locals. Budu (Malay language is a fish sauce and one of the best known fermented seafood products in Kelantan, Malaysia as well as Southern Thailand. The anchovies are a family ( Engraulidae) of small common salt-water fish It is often mixed with sliced onions and chillies as condiments.

Laksam (or laksang in local Malay dialect), a modified version of Laksa is made from rice flour (thick and soft slices). Laksa is a popular spicy Noodle soup from Peranakan culture which is a merger of Chinese and Malay elements found in Malaysia and Laksa is a popular spicy Noodle soup from Peranakan culture which is a merger of Chinese and Malay elements found in Malaysia and Laksa is a popular spicy Noodle soup from Peranakan culture which is a merger of Chinese and Malay elements found in Malaysia and It is served in a bowl of light fresh coconut milk mixed with boiled fish flesh (mainly mackerel), finely chopped cucumbers, chillies, onions and long beans. It is eaten cold at breakfast.

Another Terengganu specialty is sata, a type of otak-otak or fish cake wrapped in banana leaves and cooked over a grill. Otak-otak ( Chinese: 鲤鱼包 is a fish cake found throughout Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore.

References

External links

• Terengganu State Government Information Portal
• RoyalArk- Malaysia- Trengganu website on the dynastic history and traditions
• Terengganu Royal Family Genealogy
• Official Terengganu Tourism site
• Maps and Street Photo of Terengganu
• Terengganu tourism page