Kerteh (est. pop. (2000 census): 3,064) is a mukim in Kemaman District,

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Economy

Kerteh is the base of operations for Petronas in Terengganu, overseeing the oil platform operations off the state's coast as well as petrochemicals production,

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and crude oil refining. Petronas Oil & Gas Refinary Kerteh (17148077494)

Tourist attractions

The Ma'Daerah

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sanctuary is also nearby. During the night, the lights from the oil and gas processing plant make a beautiful view which gives Kerteh the nickname 'City of Light'.

Transportation

Kerteh is served by the Kerteh Airport, a small

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catering mostly to

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flights to offshore oil platforms and charter plane flights for Petronas staff to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport near

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References

External links

Kerteh Hash House Harriers

Ma'Daerah Turtle Sanctuary
Kemaman District Mukims of Terengganu {{Terengganu-geo-stub