Kuala Nerus (

Terengganu Malay Terengganu Malay (; Terengganu Malay: ) is a Malayic languages, Malayic language spoken in the Malaysian state of Terengganu all the way southward to coastal Pahang and northeast Johor. It is the native language of Terengganuan Malays, Terengganu ...

: ''Kole Neghuh'') is a

district A district is a type of administrative division that in some countries is managed by the local government. Across the world, areas known as "districts" vary greatly in size, spanning regions or county, counties, several municipality, municip ...

Terengganu Terengganu (; Terengganu Malay: ''Tranung'', formerly spelled Trengganu or Tringganu) is a sultanate and States and federal territories of Malaysia, federal state of Malaysia. The state is also known by its Arabic honorific, ''Dāru l-Iman (c ...

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. It is the youngest district in the state, having been declared a separate district in 2014. Formerly it was part of Kuala Terengganu district (North Kuala Terengganu) but the district is still governed by

Kuala Terengganu City Council The Kuala Terengganu City Council (, abbreviated MBKT) is the city council which administers Kuala Terengganu City and Kuala Nerus District in the state of Terengganu, Malaysia. This council was established after the city was officially grante ...

(MBKT) which is one of few city councils in Malaysia to govern two separate districts. Its capital is Kuala Nerus town, other major towns and villages include Gong Badak,

Seberang Takir Seberang Takir ( Jawi: سبرڠ تاكير) is a small town in Kuala Nerus District, Terengganu, Malaysia. The town consists of several fishing villages namely Kampung Baru Seberang Takir, Kampung Hulu Takir, Kampung Padang Takir, Kampung Batin ...

, Batu Rakit and Batu Enam, all which are located within city limits of

Kuala Terengganu Kuala Terengganu (; Terengganu Malay language, Terengganu Malay: ''Kole Tranung''), colloquially referred to as KT, is the administrative, economic and royal List of capitals in Malaysia, city of the state of Terengganu, Malaysia. Kuala Tereng ...

. Kuala Nerus' population is 226,177 people as of 2015 which makes it the most populous district in Terengganu. The district has a total land area of 397.52 km².

History

This district, formerly a part of

Kuala Terengganu District The Kuala Terengganu District (Terengganu Malay: ''Kole Tranung'') is a Districts of Malaysia, district in the state of Terengganu, Malaysia. It covers an area of 210.21 square kilometres, and had a population of 343,284 at the 2010 Census . The d ...

, was declared on 18 September 2014.

Geography

The Redang archipelago is a group of islands in which two, the main island of

Redang Redang Island (, Terengganu Malay: ''Pula Redang'') is an island in Kuala Nerus District, Terengganu, Malaysia. It is one of the largest islands off the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia and one of the most beautiful islands in the world. It is f ...

and Pinang Island, are inhabited, and the other smaller islands are not (Ling Island, Ekor Tebu Island, Lima Island, Paku Island, Paku Kecil Island, Kerengga Island, and Kerengga Kecil Island). The Redang Islands are located 45 kilometres away from Kuala Terengganu in the South China Sea. Together these islands contain around 500 species of corals and the thousands of fish and invertebrates. The islands are designated as a marine park in 1994. In Malaysia, a marine park is established to protect and manage the marine ecosystem and give people the opportunities to enjoy the underwater heritage. The Redang Islands are composed mainly of granite and sedimentary rocks that are metamorphosed. The main river is Redang River. Besides,

Lang Tengah Island Lang Tengah Island () is an island in Kuala Nerus District, Terengganu, Malaysia. It is connected to the mainland by ferries to Merang. Surroundings and access Lang Tengah Island is located about 40 km north east of Kuala Terengganu (22.5&n ...

, Bidong Island, Geluk Island and Karah Island also under the jurisdiction of the district.

Administrative divisions

Kuala Nerus district is divided into four ''

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s'', which are: * Batu Rakit * Kuala Nerus Town * Pakoh (Belara) *

Redang Island Redang Island (, Terengganu Malay: ''Pula Redang'') is an island in Kuala Nerus District, Terengganu, Malaysia. It is one of the largest islands off the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia and one of the most beautiful islands in the world. It is f ...

Federal Parliament and State Assembly Seats

List of Kuala Nerus district representatives in the Federal Parliament (Dewan Rakyat)

List of Kuala Nerus district representatives in the State Legislative Assembly of

Education

Significant development in the areas of higher education and housing projects have occurred there in contemporary times. Institutions of higher education include

Universiti Malaysia Terengganu The Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (''University of Malaysia, Terengganu'') or UMT, formerly known as Kolej Universiti Sains dan Teknologi Malaysia (Malaysian University College of Science and Technology) or KUSTEM, is a university in Kuala N ...

, the Institute of Teacher Education Dato Razali Ismail Campus and an industrial training institute. The

Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (abbreviation, abbreviated as UniSZA; Jawi script, Jawi: اونيۏرسيتي سلطان زين العابدين; ) is the 18th public institution of higher learning, located in the state of Terengganu, Malaysi ...

(UniSZA) Teaching Hospital is also located in Kuala Nerus, along with its main campus.

Sports

Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin Stadium Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin Stadium () is a Association football, football stadium in Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia. Together with the adjacent Mini Stadium, it forms the centrepiece of Terengganu Sports Complex. It was used for association ...

Tourist attractions

Kuala Nerus has been described as a "popular tourist destination" by former Prime Minister

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. Places of interest such as: *

* Dapo Pata (Beach Kitchen) at Tok Jembal Beach * Ikan Celup Tepung (ICT) at Teluk Ketapang Beach, Mengabang Telipot Beach * Famous Keropok Lekor along the way from Seberang Takir to Sultan Mahmud Airport * Batu 6 Wet Market * Pulau Duyong- famous traditional boat making place and marina Pulau Duyong * Air Buah Gelas Besar Seberang Takir * Gong Badak Sports Complex which includes

- Home of

Terengganu FA Terengganu Football Club is a professional football club based in Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia, that competes in the Malaysia Super League, the first division of Malaysian football league system. The club had won major trophies in Mal ...

Football Team * Pantai Tok Jembal

Transportation

Sultan Mahmud Airport Sultan Mahmud Airport is an airport in Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia. The airport serves Kuala Terengganu which is located away. In 2017, it handled 943,660 passengers with 11,485 aircraft movements. It was named after the 16th Sultan of ...

References

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