Seberang Takir ( Jawi: سبرڠ تاكير) is a small town in

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. The town consists of several fishing villages namely Kampung Baru Seberang Takir, Kampung Hulu Takir, Kampung Padang Takir, Kampung Batin and Kampung Seberang Takir itself.

History

The name "Seberang" means "across" referring to the place (Seberang Takir) being across the Terengganu river separating it from the city of Kuala Terengganu. The name "takir" however means "cut" so the full name of the town is "Across to cut". Based on Terengganu history, Seberang Takir is a place where prisoners were held to serve capital punishment for their crimes by cutting off hands or feet. Seberang Takir later developed into a permanent settlement as

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s started popped up along the northern shores of Terengganu river. For most of its history, Seberang Takir was put under the administration of

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until 2014, where it became part of a new district of Kuala Nerus.

Attractions

Kuala Nerus side of

Kuala Terengganu Drawbridge Kuala Terengganu Drawbridge (Malay: ''Jambatan Angkat Kuala Terengganu'', Jawi: جمبتن اڠكت كوالا ترڠڬانو) is a bascule bridge (commonly referred to as a 'drawbridge') in Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia, which crosses th ...

is located in Kampung Seberang Takir. Besides the bridge, the new mosque that is Masjid Kampung Seberang Takir is also located in the town and has become the main attraction in Seberang Takir. The parking lots near the Drawbridge is a famous

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References

Kuala Nerus District Towns in Terengganu {{Terengganu-geo-stub