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Terengganu River

The Terengganu River (Malay : Sungai Terengganu) is a river in Terengganu, Malaysia. Originated from Lake Kenyir, it flows through the state capital of Terengganu, Kuala Terengganu, and empties into the South China Sea. It is bridged by the Sultan Mahmud Bridge, Manir Bridge, Pulau Sekati Bridge and also the latest, Kuala Terengganu Drawbridge in Kuala Terengganu. [1]

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References

  1. Suratman, Suhaimi (January 2015). "A Preliminary Study of Water Quality Index in Terengganu River Basin, Malaysia". Sains Malaysiana via Researchgate.