Kuala Nerus District
| Kuala Nerus | |
|---|---|
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Parliamentary constituency District | |
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| Country |
 Malaysia |
| State |
 Terengganu Darul Iman |
| Government | |
| • Body | Kuala Terengganu City Council |
| • Mayor | Dato' Haji Adzlan Bin Mohd Dagang |
| Area | |
| • Total | 38,890 ha (96,100 acres) |
| Population (2015) | |
| • Total | 226,177 |
| • Density | 580/km2 (1,500/sq mi) |
| National calling code | 09-6xxxxxx |
| Vehicle registration | T |
Kuala Nerus is a district and also a parliamentary constituency in Terengganu, Malaysia. This district, formerly a part of Kuala Terengganu district, was declared on 18 September 2014.
Kuala Nerus' population is over 200,000, and it comprises 39,890 hectares. Significant development in the areas of higher education and housing projects have occurred there in contemporary times.[1] 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 (as of September 2014) under construction in Kuala Nerus.
The Sultan Mahmud Airport is located within the district, as is the multipurpose Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin Stadium.[2]
Politics
The current Member of Parliament for Kuala Nerus is Mohd Khairuddin Aman Razali of PAS. Kuala Nerus in turn contributes four seats to the Terengganu State Legislative Assembly, namely
- Tepuh - held by PAS;
- Teluk Pasu - held by PAS;
- Seberang Takir - held by the incumbent Menteri Besar Ahmad Razif Abdul Rahman of UMNO; and
- Bukit Tunggal - held by PAS.
Tourism
Kuala Nerus has been described as a "popular tourist destination" by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.
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 include famously Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin Stadium - Home of Terengganu FA Football Team
Accommodations
- Kuala Terengganu Golf Resort
- Teluk Ketapang Homestay
- Scott Inn Resort
- TH Hotel & Convention Centre Terengganu
- Berjaya Redang Spa Resort
- Pok Ju Homestay
- Villa Sri Mayang
- Qiesyana Homestay Tok Jembal Beach
Shopping
- Giant Hypermarket
- Mydin Mall Gong Badak
- Sabasun Hyperruncit Wakaf Tembesu
- Emporium Hock Kee Seng
- Pasaraya Xiri
- Tunas Manja Hypermarket
See also
References
- ↑ "Kuala Nerus declared eighth district in Terengganu". The Rakyat Post. September 18, 2014. Retrieved 18 September 2014.
- ↑ Sean, Ong Han (September 19, 2014). "Kuala Nerus is newest T’ganu district". The Star. Retrieved 19 September 2014.
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