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HISTORY
Terengganu’s strategic location facing the South China Sea made it an important trade center in ancient times. Early records indicate that it had trading relations with China. Even the famous Admiral Zheng He actually stopped for freshwater & other supplies in Kuala Terengganu on his way across the globe. Terengganu has also long been an important Malay settlement with descendants coming from the Yunnan district, Indian continent and the Indonesian archipelago. Recent archaeological sites found in Bewah Cave in Kenyir Lake indicate the existence of early settlements as far back as 4,000BC. The discovery of Batu Bersurat (Inscribed Stone) in Kuala Berang marks an important historical and religious significance. The stone was inscribed with the Malay Arabic Jawi language which contains the Islamic decree proving the acceptance of Islamic teachings by King Mandalika dated 1303 AD.
The Terengganu Sultanate originated almost 300 years ago when Tun Zainal Abidin became the first Sultan (Sultan Zainal Abidin I) in 1708. The current ruler is Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin, the 16thSultan, who was proclaimed ruler of the state onMay 15, 1998, becoming the youngest ruler in |
photo by Nasir Ali, taken at Sekati Island, Kuala Terengganu |
Malaysia. Terengganu became a member of the Federation of Malaya in 1948, and a state of independent Malaya in 1957.
The state has a population of approximately 1 million of which 90% are Malays, followed by the Chinese and Indians and a very small percentage of aborigines.
ECONOMY
Terengganu has enjoyed considerable development over the past 30 years with its rapid industrialization and growing economic activity after the discovery of these reserves. Before this, farming and fishing were the main economic activities for the state.
Even so, 45% of its land is still covered by lush pristine forests and rivers and also home for some very old Malaysian traditional culture, whose practices and customs have been handed down the generations. The 225 km of coastline is not only making Terengganu the state with the longest coastline in Peninsular Malaysia but also contributing to the state GNP. As a holiday destination, Terengganu is a never ending journey of discovery with its rich and exotic culture, breathtaking wonders of nature and endless potential for adventure.
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RELIGION
Islam is the official religion but all other religions are freely practiced.
BANKING HOURS
Sunday - Wednesday:
9.15am to 4.30pm
Thursday: 9.15am to 4.00pm
Closed on Friday / Saturday / Public Holiday
FACTS ON TERENGGANU
Terengganu is a sultanate and constitutive state of federal Malaysia. The state is also known by its Arabic honorific, Darul Iman (“Abode of Faith”). 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. |
Tourist Information Centre
Jalan Sultan Zainal Abidin
Kuala Terengganu
Telephone No: 609-622 1553
Fax 609-622 1957
Pengkalan Gawi
Tasik Kenyir
Telephone 609-626 7788 /
666 8498
Fax 609-666 7657 / 666 897
Geliga, Kemaman
Telephone No: 609-868 7600
Fax 609-622 1957
Website:http://tourism.terengganu.gov.my
Email:ppp@terengganu.gov.my |
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The weekdays run from Sunday and the weekend falls on Friday and Saturday.
Capital: Kuala Terengganu |
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