Merchang ( Jawi: مرچڠ, est. pop. (2000 census): 3,170) is a town in a sub-district ( ms, mukim) of the same name in

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(including oyster cultivation) and

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are the main economic activities in Merchang, Marang, Terengganu.

History

Merchang was considered a district from 13 states of

. This was divided by Sultan Abidin II who ruled from the year 1881 until 1919. Sultan Abidin II already appointed Tengku Long when he at around

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for guard Merchang district meanwhile he depute to 2 husbands which is Tengku Long and Tengku Safiah. The main yield of Merchang district at that time was entrepreneur of "belacan" and dried fish that would sending to

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References

Towns in Terengganu {{Terengganu-geo-stub