Kuala Nerus District

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Kuala Nerus District
Daerah Kuala Nerus
Other transcription(s)
   Jawi كوالا نيروس
   Chinese 瓜拉尼鲁斯县
Flag of Kuala Nerus, Terengganu.svg
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Location in Terengganu
Kuala Nerus District
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Kuala Nerus District
Location of Kuala Nerus District in Malaysia
Coordinates: 5°20′N103°00′E / 5.333°N 103.000°E / 5.333; 103.000
CountryMalaysia
State Terengganu
Seat Kuala Nerus
Local area government(s) Kuala Terengganu City Council
Government
  District officerHaji Ariffin bin Abdullah [1]
Area
[2]
  Total397.52 km2 (153.48 sq mi)
Population
 (2010)
  TotalN/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]

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History

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

Geography

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

Map of Kuala Nerus District, Terengganu.svg

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

Federal Parliament and State Assembly Seats


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

ParliamentSeat NameMember of ParliamentParty
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

ParliamentStateSeat NameState AssemblymanParty
P34N8 Batu Rakit Mohd Shafizi Ismail PN ( PAS )
P35N9 Tepuh Hishamuddin Abdul Karim PN ( PAS )
P35N10 Buluh Gading Ridzuan Hashim PN ( PAS )
P35N11 Seberang Takir Khazan Che Mat PN ( BERSATU )
P35N12 Bukit Tunggal Zaharudin Zahid PN ( PAS )
P38N22 Manir Hilmi Harun PN ( PAS )

Education

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

Tourist attractions

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

Places of interest such as:

Transportation

See also

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