The village of RANTAU ABANG,
43km from Marang, is no more than
a collection of guest houses strung
out along two kilometres of dusty
road. However, it has made its name
as one of a handful of places in the
world where the increasingly rare
giant leatherback turtles comes to
lay their eggs. These turtles return
year after year between May and
September to the beaches of
Rantau Abang to lay their eggs.
Specific nesting areas and
hatcheries have been established
along the beaches, and fenced off
from the curious onlookers to protect
the hatchlings. When the hatchlings
break out of their shell, they are
released into the ocean. The
hatchlings then scurry to the waters
under the supervision of the
authorities. Visitors are asked to
keep at least 5m away from the
hatchery and not to use flashlights
or camera flashes. If you have
accommodations on the island, the
guest houses will arrange for you to
be woken during the night if a
leatherback is sighted. Visit the
Turtle Information Centre on the
island for more information on the
leatherbacks.
43km from Marang, is no more than
a collection of guest houses strung
out along two kilometres of dusty
road. However, it has made its name
as one of a handful of places in the
world where the increasingly rare
giant leatherback turtles comes to
lay their eggs. These turtles return
year after year between May and
September to the beaches of
Rantau Abang to lay their eggs.
Specific nesting areas and
hatcheries have been established
along the beaches, and fenced off
from the curious onlookers to protect
the hatchlings. When the hatchlings
break out of their shell, they are
released into the ocean. The
hatchlings then scurry to the waters
under the supervision of the
authorities. Visitors are asked to
keep at least 5m away from the
hatchery and not to use flashlights
or camera flashes. If you have
accommodations on the island, the
guest houses will arrange for you to
be woken during the night if a
leatherback is sighted. Visit the
Turtle Information Centre on the
island for more information on the
leatherbacks.
| Chukai & Kuala Kemaman The capital of the Kemaman district, is Chukai. This quiet little town is famous for good coffee and fantastic, fresh seafood, specifically stuffed crab. Try Tong Yuan Restaurant and Kedai Kopi Hai Ping for their fresh coffee, toast and kaya (coconut jam) spread. Just up the coast is Kuala Kemaman, a little fishing village which is famous for otak-otak (spicy steamed fish paste), satay (fine bits of barbecued meat on skewers) and ikan bakar (barbecued fish). The jetty at Kuala Kemaman River is crowded with returning fishing boats every evening, their fresh catch going straight to the local restaurants! |
| Kijal A little further up the coast is Kijal, another small and quiet fishing village sprawled along a beautiful stretch of empty beach. Other than traditional fishing activities, Kijal is best known as a vacation destination, with its mile-long beach lined with coconut trees wafting in the breeze from the South China Sea. |
| Kemasik As you drive along the coastal road heading to Kuala Terengganu, there are long stretches of beautiful, empty beaches, stretching up the coast for nearly 200km! Among these, Kemasik is one of the best. Kemasik takes its name from the river running prominently through it. It is a very basic and typical little fishing village like others on the east coast. The only thing that makes this town famous is the tranquil beach and scenery. |
| Bukit Puteri Bukit Puteri is a 200m high historical hill, situated next to Istana Maziah. It was used as a fortress from 1831 until 1876 to defend the state from enemy attacks (from Thailand and other Malay sultanates). Some of the historical remains visitors can see on Bukit Puteri are cannons, a flagpole, a large bell and a fort. As it is the highest point in Kuala Terengganu, visitors standing on top of Bukit Puteri can enjoy the magnificent views of the surrounding areas. |
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| Towering over Kuala Lumpur's thriving commercial, shopping and business district, the 38-story Sheraton Imperial hotel occupies a prime location near the convention center and the 88-story Petronas Twin Towers |
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| Mata Kuching fruit Literally translated, Mata Kuching means 'cat eyes'...and by the looks of it, you can guess why it is called the 'mata kuching' fruit. The white flesh that surrounds the black seed is soft, sweet and juicy. Encased in a tan colored skin that is easily peeled, the mata kuching fruit is a great snacking fruit any time of the day. |
| Berjaya Redang Beach Resort - Terengganu |
| PRIMULA PARKROYAL BEACH RESORT - Kuala Terengganu |
| The Primula Beach Resort. Nestled along, Kuala Terengganu's most pristine stretch of beach, the hotel offers a tranquil beachfront ambience, exiting facilities and well-appointed accommodation with Kuala Terengganu's friendly charm. |
| World Heritage Sites Malaysia Gunung Mulu National Park Sarawak Kinabalu Park Sabah Go there..... |
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| Visit the Elephants..... Go there..... |
| Malaysia Well developed infrastructure Stable economy Rich cultural diversity Political stability 130 million year old rainforest |
| Catch the 'Tales' of the Travelling Gecko |
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