DISTRICT:KEMAMAN

KEMAMAN

Kemaman is the southern-most district in Terengganu with Chukai as its district capital and administrative centre. It is by far the most developed district in the state thanks to the discovery of petroleum. Petroleum based industries mushroomed to cater supplies from the offshore petroleum platform in the South China Sea. Chukai was once a busy port catering the needs of many traders from the distant shores. Many of them were captivated by the beauty of the land and decided to settle for good bringing along their traditions, culture and heritage. It is of little wonder Kemaman has such houses as the Rumah Jambi and Masjid Jambi that are built by the descendants of settlers from Jambi, Sumatera. These buildings are unique in the sense that these foreign concepts could be incorporated into Terengganu’s local community. Kemaman is also famous for its fireflies sanctuary at Sungai Yak Yah, Kampung Ibok.

How Terengganu Got Her Name

Version 1
It Was associated with the discovery of a fang(a sharp teeth) of an unknown species by a group of neighbouring royal hunters. Unable to identify the species, it was unmentioned that the bountiful hunt was near the place where Taring Anu was found.

Version 2
It was associated with the discovery of a very bright rainbow(Ganu) on the horizon off the coast by a neighbouring royal fleet. It was mentioned that the place of Terang Ganu was a prosperous trading post

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Sungai Terengganu has 2 branches, one that goes further island(Terenggan Ni) and another one goes down the river estuary. It was mentioned that trade flourishes in a down stream towards Terenggan Nu. So many inland traders go through that Terenggan (Terenggan Nu) and hence the name.

Source: Tourist Information Center

DISTRICT:MARANG

MARANG
The smallest of all the districts in Terengganu, Marang is known for its picturesque scenery and rustic villages. The sunrises here are so awe-inspiring that photo enthusiasts would wait for hours to capture sunrise on film. With the rustic setting of swaying coconut trees lining the beach and Pulau Kapas as the background, it is yet another perfect postcard setting of natural phenomenon an its best. The Marang River still retains its natural ecosystem. The cruise up river promises a memorable trip where one can still see iguanas, monkeys and otters roam freely in their undisturbed environment.

Marang town, previously known among backpackers for its ‘cowboy town’ image has undergone transformation. New commercial buildings lined up the town giving it a more vibrant image with facilities include car park, hotels, resorts, chalets, restaurants and public toilets are built to cater the influx of visitors especially to Pulau Kapas.

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Redang

[A Very Beautiful Island]

14-4-2009

All participant gathered at Sekolah Kebangsaan Danau Kota compound, Kuala Lumpur start as early as hour 9.00 night. After all participant come, around 10.00 O'clpck, night.Our bus start the journey. Through MRR2 highway,the bus took all participants delegation in Taman Melati area to take participant who live there. Number of all participant was 40 people.The journey continues through Lebuhraya Kuala Lumpur-Karak, approximately 2 participant travelwatch stop short rest in R&R Temerloh where drizzling drops of rain begin to wet Termerloh earth.After approximately 45 minutes rest journey continued again and stop destination further is Kuala Terengganu.

15.04.2009-D-Day

Time had showed drawn on Subuh time, delegation make decision to stop in surau in Rantau Abang Beach, Terengganu for participants perform prayer Subuh.Destination further is Kuala Terengganu, more accurate Pasar Payang Kuala Terengganu.Last transit before going to Jeti Merang. Although in drizzle atmosphere give the participant shopping essential goods to Redang and also gift. From Pasar Payang, Kuala Terengganu participant putting to Jeti Merang to get Ferry to Redang Island. Journey to Jeti Merang make participant increasingly excited think experience in Redang Island later. Delegation arriving in Jeti Merang in 10.30 at the morning and at 11.00, participant morning began to move up ferry, but all jittery to see rough sea condition and estimated wave's height exceeding 1 metres. Ferry starts moving out and participant start felting relatively strong wave toss. 15 minutes journey by ferry still milling about in confluence area that because the wave is very high. Finally ferry driver make decision to return again to jetty and repair either that ferry engine. After 20 minute they repairing that engine, the ferry get ready and was once again ferry exited from jetty to Redang Island . With strength the two powerfull engine, The ferry start plowing through ocean wave, wave toss increasingly felting when is 500 metres from land until participant got a sea sick phenomenon in that ferry. There is participant who look pale, be seasick and be non-stop read prayer perhaps. To usual with that situation heard invariably ferry jolted and hit wave, quite vociferous in ferry. Ordinary course to Redang Island takes 45 minutes but because of sea condition rough almost 1 hour 15 minutes.After the very adventure journey, the ferry arriving in jetty. From within ferry has looked like tens of tourist was doing activity snorkelling nearby that jetty. . As soon as come down from ferry,the participant continue to go to to Marine Department Management office and celebrated by Marine Department officer work. Participant segmented to 2 troops, namely lodge at chalet and which uses own tent. For camping, the campsite only 50 metres from jetty. All camp equipment issued and participant cooperate to build respective tent. Once all tent ready fitted participants start direct ashore to be trying activity snorkelling. With highly crystalline water and fishes that does not scare by human presence snorkelling experience here are really stunning.A Visible colour various fish swim around very attractive once, broke more if stretch out bread continue only these fishes come to take it from hand. The snorkelling activities terminated around 6.00 o'clock in the afternoon. A Dinner provided by catering from own Redang Island among people. Participants seem have a very good appetite enjoy dinner at night.

[Another beautiful scenes]

16.04.2009-The 2nd Day

Second day here promising more attractive activity and challenge. Once breakfast, delegation leader inform that further activity was Island hopping and snorkelling around Redang which might take time 5 hours. members start preparing for respective equipment and boat ride special which will bring participant round the island. Fishing boat used fairly large and able to fill 50 people in a time. Boat starts moving at 8.30 o'clock in the morning. Sea breeze very pleasant once added on the other hand with
drizzling rain caused participant rocks that a beauty atmosphere. After 30 minutes of the boat, journey stop amid ocean and they propose participant to do activity snorkelling there, however delegation leader disagree because the condition of area quite dangerous and relatively strong wave. Journey continued and destination further is nearby beach area a resort, participant beginning to come down from boat and get the ball rolling snorkelling. About half an hour there boat trip continued again to 3 more areas specifically for snorkelling. Most interesting experience were when a few just-in-time participant see 3 turtles swim near. After more 6 hours staying at sea participant gone back to camp site, although fatigue but cheerful permanent participant face because very attractive experience during that activity. In the evening ,participant continue by free activity, some continue snorkelling in nearby beach and be rest to look a sea view. Participant who do snorkelling in the evening part of quite lucky because overlook large grouper weight estimated to be more than 20 kg, were even just-in-time see electric eel length almost 2 metres, some among participant who swim return to because of fears coast. Last night all members are served with BBQ party, Otherwise heavily rain once in that night together with strong wind, a few tent buckle and be wreck continue. The victims involved has to spend overnight in camping area nearby surau. After rain has abated, visible nearby turtle route container with one of the participants tent. That turtle possibility increase ashore to find place lay in heavy rain time just now.

[The Pearl of Paradise]

[Turtle-the part of Redang]

17.04.2009-The Last Day

Last day, after breakfast,all members start reduce tent and tidy respective goods and prepared to return. Right at 11.00o'clock,t we left the Marine Park jetty that overlook Jeti Merang, sea condition by today very composed and journey only takes 45 minutes only. After arriving in Merang jetty many participant buya souvenir before the bus will arrive. Atr 1.30 o'clock we left Merang, destination further Kota Bharu, Kelantan. Arriving in Kota Bharu around 3.30 o'clock and participant visit Pasar Siti Khadijah and Pasar Buluh Kubu. From Kota Bharu we go to Kilang Laksa Koperasi JML in Simpang 4 Tok Mek Ngah on special invitation from delegation one of the participants. After enjoying special treat, the next destination is Pengkalan Kubor to another shopping activities, Finally, we left the Kota Bharu to going back to Kuala Lumpur

[Don't forget to burn your skin]

18.04.2009

We arrived at Kuala Lumpur at 6.00 o'clock in the morning 18th of April 2009 with the full off memories and attractive journey will never forget...Terengganu always in my heart especially the very beautiful island in the world...Redang.

My Story part 1

Nasi Dagang Story
I already close 9 years not step foot to Kuala Terengganu, a town which now standard a Bandaraya place stay during 2 years namely from year 2000 till 2001. At that time, Kuala Terengganu town not like today.I can see highly rapid development, until I'm deeply shocked when reached Kuala Terengganu. Major bus station once it located in Tanjung, has now been move nearby old bus station (has now become taxi station). Visiting the river this involved me, wife, child, my younger siblings and my parent.

When we reached at Kuala Terengganu approximately 5,00 an, We have to were in temporary bus station wait for hours of the morning. Until 7.00 am, we moving to which hotel become my family's choice if visit to Kuala Terengganu namely Hotel KT Mutiara. Before we arriving in that hotel. the journey only takes 5 minutes walking from bus station, we went for breakfast morning in small restaurant beside that hotel. What else, nasi dagang became my first choice.

After completed breakfast, we walked to Hotel KT Mutiara, waiting for recepcionist in counter area permitted us place bag. On that day, a group of teacher from Penang not to check out yet, they checking out in the morning, optimistic for us sleep a moment eye although room not been tidied yet after long resident checking out. But we which already enough of sleeping in Transnasional express bus continue to get ready to go to Pasar Payang on the other hand after you allowed to put bag and bathed at hotel room.

Payang market is every favourite tourist visit Kuala Terengganu. There many sell goods need and souvenir goods from Terengganu. Woman and man do not denied, indeed many once in sell in all city. With cheaper prices, cheaper than those sold in Kuala Lumpur, those who wish to hold batik business may recognise Pasar Payang as place get stock!whoa,,,

Nasi dagang is my favourite food. If I and wife go to Pasar Malam Taman Melati, Kuala Lumpur to seek rice from east coast, my wife will be buying vegetable salad rice whereas I certainly still will be buying nasi dagang. When reached Kuala Terengganu, nasi dagang also which will I buy. Same with my family, nasi dagang was the favourite. Vegetable salad rice never me look at during in Kuala Terengganu.Owh! very different taste.Delicious 100 time more than nasi dagang Taman Melati

Journey during the per day indeed absorbing. We explored part of Bandaraya Kuala Terengganu. Transportation problem becoming constraint to us because we travel by express bus(Cheaper cost but you have to massage your foot after that). To hire car, may not worth because we dream of becoming tourist walk. Although tired, stroll in Kuala Terengganu indeed become sweet memory to me and family, especially to my wife only twice to Kuala Terengganu. Rapid development in Bandaraya Kuala Terengganu was solely a matter meritorious!

Discover Terengganu

Pulau Redang and Pulau Redang Marine Park. Off the Terengganu coastline on the northeastern

coast is the Redang Archipelago. It is made up of nine islands namely PulauRedang (the largest), Pulau Pinang, Pulau Lima, Pulau Ekor Tebu, Pulau LangTengah, Pulau Perhentian Besar, Pulau Perhentian Kecil, Pulau Susu Dara andPulau Kapas. This area has also been gazetted as a marine park and its brilliant underwater world is one of the best in Malaysia.

Pulau Redang is indeed one of Malaysia’s most idyllic islands. This tropicalparadise offers pearly-white sandy beaches, sparkling clear seawater, lovely sunsets and a spectacular marine life. Its marvellous marine fishes, turtles and huge variety of coral reefs make it a wonderful diving spot and its
coral species are some of the best in the world. The five famous dive sites in Redang are Tanjung Lang, Tanjung Tokong, Tanjung Gua Kawah, Pasir Panjang and Batu Mak Cantek. Apart from diving, beach lovers can also enjoy other activities like swimming, snorkelling, fishing, boating or sunbathing
Source:Terengganu Tourism

Sejarah Terengganu

Kredit kepada www.eterenganu.com

Semenanjung Tanah Melayu terletak di Kawasan pelayaran yang dikenali sebagai Laluan Sutera Maritim (Lampiran A) antara Negara Cina dan Timur Tengah dan laluan ini seringkali dilalui oleh kapal-kapal saudagar Cina, Arab, Parsi, dan India. Pada zaman silam, orang Cina belayar dengan berpandukan alat kompas yang telah dicipta pada Zaman Dinasti Qin sebelum Masihi. Manakala orang Arab pula belayar dengan berpandukan bintang-bintang di langit untuk mengetahui arah yang hendak ditujuinya. Terdapat beberapa buah catatan oleh penulis Cina ada menyebut mengenai nama dan perihal negeri-negeri lama di dalam buku yang berusia beribu tahun dahulu dan kini masih boleh dibaca dan difahami oleh kami semua. Buku-buku lama ini memberi banyak maklumat yang berharga dalam usaha mengkaji sejarah negara-negara lama di Semenanjung Melayu terutama Negeri Terengganu Darul Iman.

Catatan Cina yang paling awal ialah "Han Shu" 1 (Buku Dinasti Han yang ditulis Bangu). Nama tempat dinyatakan pada buku No.28 ialah Kua-Du-Kun (Kuala Dungun). Sebenarnya nama ini ada juga dinyatakan di dalam beberapa buah buku lain pada masa itu seperti "Wu Shi Why Kok Chuan" 2 (Kesan Negara Luar pada zaman Wu) "Fu Nam Yei Whu Chi" 3 (Catatan Barangan yang aneh di Funam), "Swee Chin Chuan" 4 (Kesan Swee Chin), "Pei Tang Shu Chow" 5 dan "Yee Wan Lui Chi" 6.

Pada zaman Dinasti Sui (581M - 618M) dan Dinasti Tang (618M - 907M) Negara lama Chih-Tu (Tanah Merah) di Kelantan, ada tercatat di dalam buku lama mengenai hubungan dengan Negara Cina pada zaman silam. "Chih Tu Kok Chuan" 7 (Hikayat Tanah Merah) mengandungi 1,700 perkataan yang menceritakan Negara Tanah Merah yang berjiran dengan Terengganu di Pantai Timur. Antara maklumatnya ialah mengenai lokasi, jarak pelayaran, masyarakat, sejarah ekonomi, kebudayaan alam sekitar, adat istiadat dan lain-lain dan catatannya agak menyeluruh pada zaman itu.

Buku-buku catatan di Zaman Dinasti Sui dan Dinasti Tang turut menyatakan mengenai Benua Terengganu yang boleh dibuat kajian. Antara buku-buku itu ialah "Sui Shu" 8 (Buku Dinasti Sui), "Tang Shu" 9 (Buku Dinasti Tang), "Tong Tain" 10 dan "Hikayat Tanah Merah" 7.

Pada zaman Dinasti Song dan Dinasti Yuan pula terdapat beberapa orang pengarang yang masyhur memberi maklumat secara lebih terperinci berkenaan dengan Benua Terengganu. Mereka adalah Chao Jukua11, Chau Chufei12, Chao Ganwai13, Tan Yuachan14, Chau Chichong15, Wang Tayuan16 dan lain-lain lagi. Pada masa itu Chao Jukua memegang jawatan penting iaitu Syahbandar Zaytun17 (Chuanchow). Beliau telah mengarang dan mencatatkan semua perkara di dalam bukunya "Chuan Fan Chi" 11 pada tahun 1225M. Penulis Chau Chufei12 mula menghasilkan bukunya yang bertajuk "Ling Wai Tai Ta"12, yang menyebut tentang nama Fo-Lo-Ann23 yang seringkali disebut dalam buku-buku lain .

Catatan yang paling sempurna telah ditulis oleh Wang Tayuan dalam dua naskah bukunya bernama "Dau Yi Zhi Lue" 16 (Catatan Tentang Pulau-Pulau Lama) dan "Dau Yi Zhi" 16 (Catatan Tambahan Tentang Pulau-Pulau Luar). Pada ketika itu, Wang Tayuan adalah seorang pemuda yang minat mengembara. Beliau telah dua kali pergi keluar Negara selama 18 tahun, dan dia mencatat banyak perkara yang dilihat sepanjang perjalanannya. Negara-negara yang dilawati ialah Semenanjung Melayu, Filipina, Borneo, Jawa, Sumatera, India, Parsi, Laut Merah dan Afrika Timur. Negara-negara yang dia jelajahi pada masa itu adalah lebih daripada 220 buah negara. Antaranya Wu-Zi-Ba18 (Melaka), Tamalin19 (Tembeling), Peng-Heng20 (Pahang), Ci-Lan-Tan21 (Kelantan), Ting-Jia-Lu22 (Terengganu), Fo-Lo-Ann23 (Kuala Berang), Pai-Jia24 (Paka) dan lain-lain.

Di samping itu, Artifak yang telah dijumpai di Terengganu memberi satu bukti yang kukuh sekali mengenai sejauhmana hubungan antara Terengganu dengan Negara Cina.

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Info Terengganu

KEDUDUKAN GEOGRAFI DAN PENDUDUK.(sumber Muzium Negeri Terengganu)

Negeri Terengganu Darul Iman adalah salah sebuah negeri yang terletak di Pantai Timur Semenanjung Malaysia. Ia terletak di antara garisan bujur 102.25 dengan 103.50 dan garisan lintang 4 hingga 5.50. Di bahagian utara dan barat lautnya bersempadan dengan Kelantan ; manakala di bahagian selatan dan barat daya pula bersempadan dengan Pahang.


Keluasan negeri Terengganu sekarang kira-kira 1,295,638.3 hektar / 1.295,512.1 hektar. Jaluran pantainya menganjur sejauh 225 kilometer dari utara ( Besut ) ke selatan ( Kemaman ). Sebelum tahun 1947 terdapat sembilan daerah di Terengganu ; Kuala Terengganu, Kemaman, Kemasik, Paka, Dungun, Marang, Hulu Terengganu, Besut Dan Setiu. Daerah dalam Negeri Terengganu dikurangkan kepada enam: Kuala Terengganu, Kemaman, Dungun, Marang, Hulu Terengganu Dan Besut. Kemudiannya pada 1 januari 1985, sebuah daerah baru iaitu Setiu telah dibentuk dan menjadikan ketujuh di negeri Terengganu. Tiap-tiap daerah ini di tadbirkan oleh Pegawai Daerah. Keluasan daerah tersebut : Kuala Terengganu,60,654.3 hektar ; Kemaman, 253,559.9 hektar ; Dungun, 273,503.1 hektar ; Marang, 66,654.3 hektar ; Hulu Terengganu, 387,462.6 hektar ; Setiu, 130,436.3 dan Besut, 123,367.8 hektar. Penduduk Terengganu bertambah dari setahun ke setahun. Pada tahun 1912 penduduk Terengganu berjumlah 153,765 orang. Pada tahun 1951 seramai 236,300 orang. Seterusnya meningkat lagi pada tahun 1959 ke angka 278,147 orang dan tahun 1960 seramai 306,942. Pada tahun 1963 berjumlah 339.816 orang dan pada tahun 1970 berjumlah 405,751 orang. Jumlah seterusnya meningkat pada tahun 1990 ke angka 756,300 orang. Kini (1998 ) penduduk Terengganu kira-kira 1 juta orang. Daripada jumlah ini 90 peratus adalah orang Melayu dan bakinya terdiri daripada orang Cina dan India. Ibu negeri Terengganu ialah Kuala Terengganu. Kegiatan utama ekonomi ialah perikanan. Hasil petrolium menguatkan lagi ekonomi negeri.