Kuala Nerus District

For the federal constituency represented in the Dewan Rakyat, see Kuala Nerus (federal constituency).

District of Malaysia in Terengganu

Kuala Nerus District

District of Malaysia

Daerah Kuala Nerus
Other transcription(s)
• Jawi| كوالا نيروس
• Chinese| 瓜拉尼鲁斯县

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Location in Terengganu

Kuala Nerus District

Location of Kuala Nerus District in Malaysia

Coordinates: 5°20′N 103°00′E﻿ / ﻿5.333°N 103.000°E﻿ / 5.333; 103.000
Country| Malaysia
State| Terengganu
Seat| Kuala Nerus
Local area government(s)| Kuala Terengganu City Council
Government

• District officer| Haji Ariffin bin Abdullah[1]
Area

[2]

• Total| 397.52 km2 (153.48 sq mi)
Population

(2010)

• Total| N/A
• Estimate

(2014)[3]

| 173,800
Time zone| UTC+8 (MST)
• Summer (DST)| UTC+8 (Not observed)
Postcode|

213xx

Calling code| +6-09-6
Vehicle registration plates| T

Kuala Nerus is a district in Terengganu, Malaysia. 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 (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, Batu Rakit and Batu Enam, all which are located within city limits of Kuala Terengganu. 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.[2]

## History[edit]

This district, formerly a part of Kuala Terengganu District, was declared on 18 September 2014.[4]

## Geography[edit]

Pasir Panjang beach on Redang Island. It is one of the major tourist islands in the country.

The Redang archipelago is a group of islands in which two, the main island of Redang 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.[5] The Redang Islands are composed mainly of granite and sedimentary rocks that are metamorphosed. The main river is Redang River.[6][7][8] Besides, Lang Tengah Island, Bidong Island, Geluk Island and Karah Island also under the jurisdiction of the district.[2]

## Administrative divisions[edit]

Kuala Nerus district is divided into four mukims, which are:[9]

* Batu Rakit
* Kuala Nerus Town
* Pakoh (Belara)
* Redang Island

## Federal Parliament and State Assembly Seats[edit]

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

Parliament | Seat Name | Member of Parliament | Party

|
|
|

P34  | Setiu | Shaharizukirnain Abd. Kadir | PN (PAS)
P35  | Kuala Nerus | Alias Razak | PN (PAS)
P38  | Hulu Terengganu | Rosol Wahid | PN (BERSATU)

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

Parliament | State | Seat Name | State Assemblyman | Party

|
|
|
|

P34  | N8  | Batu Rakit | Mohd Shafizi Ismail | PN (PAS)
P35  | N9 | Tepuh | Hishamuddin Abdul Karim | PN (PAS)
P35  | N10 | Buluh Gading | Ridzuan Hashim | PN (PAS)
P35  | N11 | Seberang Takir | Khazan Che Mat | PN (BERSATU)
P35  | N12 | Bukit Tunggal | Zaharudin Zahid | PN (PAS)
P38  | N22 | Manir | Hilmi Harun | PN (PAS)

## Education[edit]

Significant development in the areas of higher education and housing projects have occurred there in contemporary times.[10] Institutions of higher education include Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, the Institute of Teacher Education Dato Razali Ismail Campus and an industrial training institute. The Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA) Teaching Hospital is also located in Kuala Nerus, along with its main campus.

## Sports[edit]

* Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin Stadium

## Tourist attractions[edit]

Kuala Nerus has been described as a "popular tourist destination" by former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.

Places of interest such as:

* Redang Island
* 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 Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin Stadium \- Home of Terengganu FA Football Team
* Pantai Tok Jembal

## Transportation[edit]

* Sultan Mahmud Airport

## See also[edit]

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Kuala Nerus.

* Districts of Malaysia

## References[edit]

1. ^ "Laman Web Rasmi Pejabat Daerah Dan Tanah Dungun". pdtknerus.terengganu.gov.my. Archived from the original on 20 January 2021. Retrieved 31 January 2021.
2. ^ a b c "Draf RSNT 2050 (Kajian Semula)" (PDF) (in Malay). Government of Terengganu. 2019. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2022-05-01. Retrieved 2020-10-29.
3. ^ "Pengenalan Daerah Dungun". pdtdungun.terengganu.gov.my. Retrieved 31 January 2021.
4. ^ Sean, Ong Han (September 19, 2014). "Kuala Nerus is newest T'ganu district". The Star. Retrieved 19 September 2014.
5. ^ "History of Establishment". Department of Marine Park, Malaysia. 30 July 2012. Archived from the original on 4 July 2018. Retrieved 10 August 2015.
6. ^ Joshua B. Fisher; Rizwan Nawaz; Rosmadi Fauzi; Faiza Nawaz; Eran Sadek Said Md Sadek; Zulkiflee Abdul Latif; Matthew Blackett (30 May 2008). "Balancing water, religion and tourism on Redang Island, Malaysia" (PDF). Environmental Research Letters. 3 (2): 024005. Bibcode:2008ERL.....3b4005F. doi:10.1088/1748-9326/3/2/024005. Retrieved 9 April 2015.
7. ^ "Terengganu". Department of Marine Park Malaysia – Terengganu. 30 July 2012. Archived from the original on 9 April 2015. Retrieved 23 March 2015.
8. ^ Kamal Roslan Mohamed. "Stratigrafi Malaysia – Terengganu" (PDF). UKM Geologist (in Malay). National University of Malaysia. p. 1. Retrieved 23 March 2015.
9. ^ "Latar Belakang Daerah Kuala Nerus". pdtknerus.terengganu.gov.my. Archived from the original on 29 June 2020. Retrieved 31 January 2021.
10. ^ "Kuala Nerus declared eighth district in Terengganu". The Rakyat Post. September 18, 2014. Archived from the original on 21 March 2019. Retrieved 18 September 2014.

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* ★Batu Pahat
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* ☆Kota Setar
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* Padang Terap
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* Bachok
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* ★Kota Bharu
* Kuala Krai
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* Machang
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Malacca|

* ★Alor Gajah
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* ☆★Melaka Tengah

Negeri Sembilan|

* Jelebu
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* ★Bentong
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* Pekan
* Raub
* Rompin
* ★Temerloh

Penang|

* ☆Central Seberang Perai
* ☆North Seberang Perai
* ☆Northeast Penang Island
* ☆South Seberang Perai
* ☆Southwest Penang Island

Perak|

* ★Bagan Datuk
* Batang Padang
* ★Hilir Perak
* Hulu Perak
* Kampar
* Kerian
* ☆Kinta
* ★Kuala Kangsar
* ★Larut, Matang and Selama (Sub-District)
* ★Manjung
* Muallim
* Perak Tengah

Perlis|

Not Available (★Kangar)

Sabah|

* Beaufort
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* Kinabatangan
* Kota Belud
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* Kota Marudu
* Kuala Penyu
* Kudat
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* Lahad Datu
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* Nabawan
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* ★Sandakan
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* ★Tawau
* Telupid
* Tenom
* Tongod
* Tuaran

Sarawak|

* ★Asajaya
* Bau
* Belaga
* Beluru
* Betong
* ★Bintulu
* Bukit Mabong
* Dalat
* Daro
* Gedong
* Julau
* Kabong
* Kanowit
* Kapit
* ☆Kuching
* Lawas
* Limbang
* Lingga
* Lubok Antu
* Lundu
* Marudi
* Matu
* Meradong
* ☆Miri
* Mukah
* Pakan
* Pantu
* Pusa
* ★Samarahan
* Saratok
* Sarikei
* Sebauh
* Sebuyau
* Selangau
* Serian
* ★Sibu
* Siburan
* Simunjan
* Song
* Sri Aman
* Subis
* Tanjung Manis
* Tatau
* Tebedu
* Telang Usan

Selangor|

* ★Gombak
* ★Hulu Langat
* ★Hulu Selangor
* ★☆Klang
* ★Kuala Langat
* ★Kuala Selangor
* ☆Petaling
* Sabak Bernam
* ★Sepang

Terengganu|

* Besut
* ★Dungun
* Hulu Terengganu
* ★Kemaman
* ☆Kuala Nerus
* ☆Kuala Terengganu
* Marang
* Setiu

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