NOOR ARFA CRAFT COMPLEX

Noor Arfa is a pioneer of the much acclaimed batik industry in Malaysia. The Noor Arfa story has a humble 

beginning in 1980 in a small atelier in Kuala Terengganu when the husband and wife team of Wan Mohd. Ariffin and Noor Hijerah started designing and hand-drawing their own batik cloth. The venture, known as Noor Arfa, is an acronym derived from the combination of the names of this young and enterprising couple. It was soon destined to grow by leaps and bounds to the multi-million dollar corporation it is today.

But success did not come without painstaking patience and hard work. Always improvising and striving for the best in batik designs, Noor Arfa won the admiration and recognition from the local community for their meticulous design and high quality fabrics.   


Already, Noor Arfa has achieved the status and rare distinction of being the largest batik producing in the country, with distribution centre spread throughout the nation. The factory itself occupies a sprawling 2.5 acres site in the Cendering Industrial Area of Kuala Terengganu.It houses not only the manufacturing facility but also one of Malaysia's largest batik showroom at (Lot 1048-K, Chendering Industrial Area, 21080 Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu Darul Iman, Malaysia).

It is frequented daily by bus loads of tourist eager to see the best batik the idyllic state of Kuala Terengganu has to offer. The showroom and marketing office in Terengganu is located at this address.   

                                        

The most delicious Keropok Lekor at Terengganu

Keropok lekor is a kind of snack famous in Terengganu which is located in East Coast of Malaysia. It is made of mashed fish flesh, cornstarch and salt knead into rope like. Then boil in hot water.

Previously the most famous Keropok Lekor came from a place called Losong in Kuala Terengganu.

But in recently, Bukit Tok Beng had become a famous destination for Keropok Lekor.

   

The most famous shop in Bukit Tok Beng is Keropok Lekor B.T.B 2209.  The shop has so much business that you will need to take a number just to order the Keropok Lekor. 

Each number taken allows the customer to buy up to RM100 of Keropok Lekor only. Any extra, you will need to take new number.

     

Keropok Lekor Bukit Tok Beng


Keropok lekor Bukit Tok Beng is the most delicious keropok in Terengganu. It is true ??? That's why you must go there to know and taste the keropok here. Every day they produce the fresh keropok lekor and sell to the customer. It is one step to be keropok become more delicious. You can see the way to boiled the keropok lekor.

use the firewood to boiled the keropok lekor

    

Local Fruits

hye uolllzz....here a new update from MissAS..hehehehe.did uollz know like any state in the country, Terengganu is never lack of fruits supplies through the whole year. Some of these fruits are grown locally here to serve the local market or other nearby areas and some are imported from the neighbouring countries or states. The major fruits cultivation area in Terengganu is in Ketengah where there are orchards cultivating duku, durian, rambutan etc. Almost all of the fruits can be found in any fruit stall by the road or in the market. During fruit season, a visit to Centre Market in Kuala Terengganu is worth as you can see all kind of on-season fruits and of course not to forget to carry some with you when you leave.

Did You Know ? Duku, Dokong and  Langsat belong to the same species, Lansium domesticum. They are native to Malaysia, mainly cultivated in Terengganu. During the Duku season make a visit to Manir area where you can drive under the canopy of duku trees with brownish yellow duku fruits.

Duku (Lansium domesticum)

Duku is round in shape and slightly bigger than a golf ball. It grows in clusters with a thick leathery skin which is in golden brown colour and can be peeled into segments when gently pressed on the top of the fruit. Each fruit composed of a few segments of juicy and refreshing flesh that is tangy sour to sweet taste. Some segments may contain small and bitter seeds. The flesh is usually white but some are pink.

Duku is originated from West Malaysia but it is cultivated through out the whole region nowadays. It takes about fifteen years for a duku tree to reach maturity; but the wait is worthwhile as they bear clusters of fruit twice a year thereafter. There are farmers blend both duku and langsat and produce a new innovation species, that is the Duku-Langsat which bears the characteristic of both duku and langsat.

In Terengganu, duku is cultivated in Manir area in Kuala Terengganu. During the harvest season, there are lorries lining up outside the orchards as to collect and weight the fruits then distribute to other areas later. 

Salak (Snake fruit)

The salak, or snake fruit which grows in clusters at the base of the plant has dark-brown shiny skin which is tough. It is originated from Indonesia but is now also grown in Thailand and Malaysia. Surprisingly the rough skin is thin and easy to peel. Inside you'll find a light-tan firm, dry and crunchy fruit divided into three or more lobes, usually with a single seed in the largest section. The fruit has a tannin content and if it is not properly ripe, the taste can be unpleasantly astringent. A ripe salak is always creamy yellow colour and has a sweet acid taste rather like a pineapple. Salak is not juicy which makes them especially convenient to peel and eat. The fruit has the firmness of a carrot and a distinctively agreeable flavour quite unlike any other fruit. Beside eaten in fresh, people in Terengganu also make this fruit into pickled or hot packed into syrup. These reproduced salak can be found in stalls by the road or in Center Market of Kuala Terengganu.

Salak fruit is cultivated in for commercial purpose in Ketengah in Terengganu. Recently there is another newly innovated clone, the salak pondos which can be cultivated in hydroponics method and harvest all year round in 2 years time. It is sweeter and allows higher yield.

Rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum)

Rambutan is natively grows in Malaysia and Indonesia. This hairy fruits hang on branches on woody stalk and is round or oblong in shape. The hairy thin and pliable skin gains it the name, which ‘rambut’ means hair in Malay. It is usually in greenish colour and will turn to yellow or red when it is ripe. To eat the fruit, you have peel or cut the skin. The pearly white flesh of the fruit varies in quality and taste. A good rambutan is said to have firm and juicy flesh. Rambutan is usually eaten in fresh and raw or can be added to fruit salads or made into jams. When you pass by any village area during the fruiting season, you can easily see clusters of rambutans hanging on the trees, when it is ripe, the tree will actually look like a enlarged Christmas tree.

Langsat

Langsat comes from the same species as duku but langsat grows not as wide as duku does and is cultivated on a lesser scale. Langsat fruits are always smaller and oval in the shape as compared with duku. The skin is pale and fawn colour. Langsat usually grow in 6 to 12 fruits in a single cluster and each fruits composed of a few segments each each with green and bitter seed and sourer in the taste. The skin exudes latex or sap even when it is mature, this makes it less welcome than duku.

Durian (Durio zibethinus)

The locals call this thorny football-size fruit as the 'King of Fruits'. The fruit is round to elongated green to greenish bronze in colour and covered with sharp spines. It normally contains 5-6 locules, each with 1- 5 seeds embedded in custard-like aril which is whitish-cream to orangey yellow in colour.

Durian is a seasonal fruits seasonal fruit although commercial cultivation has made it available most times of the year. A ripe durian produces strong smell so bad that it is prohibited in most of the hotel and airplane in South East Asia. Beside eaten fresh, it is also produced into various traditional products such as durian cake, durian ice ream or the fermented tempoyak which is eat with the ulam. It is worth to have at least a try on this King of the fruit. A good durian is always creamy rich and little bitter. Orchards in Ketengah cultivate durian for commercial purpose for the local market beside imported from Thailand.

Star fruit (Averrhoea carambola)

Star fruit tree has a lot of branches thus producing a lot of water shoots. The fruit is oval in shape with 5 ribs or angles which give a star shape when cut. This gives it the name as star fruit. The skin of the fruit is green when small and will turn into yellow or orange when ripe. The flesh is always juicy and varies from sour to sweet. Star fruit is not a seasonal fruit and can be found all year round. It is rich in Vitamin B and C and is believed that star fruit can lower the blood pressure.

Belimbing Assam

There is no English name for this fruit but Belimbing asam is a little similar appearance with star fruit, only differences are the size and taste which is smaller and sourer than star fruit.  Apart from this, Belimbing Assam is also distinguishable by its smooth, unridged, yellowish-green skin, looking a little like a pickle. Juicy and acidic, this fruit is used in Malaysia for making such pickles as the Malay "sunti"; in curries; and stewed as a vegetable. Unlike the star fruit, Belimbing assam has less market value and is not exported. It is normally grown in the yard for home used.

Banana

There are various type of banana can be found in Malaysia all with different name and appearance. For example Pisang mas is the short and little banana, Pisang rastali and Pisang Tanduk are often made into fried banana and other dining banana such as Pisang Susu, Pisang Raja etc. Some bananas are even made into dishes together with its stem and flowers.

Banana is available year round and it is always not expensive in price. Banana tree has a large expanded leaves, about 2.0 m long and 50 cm wide. It has entire leaf margin and the leaf stalk elongated to form the leaf sheath. Because of the unique fragrance produced and the size, banana leaf is often used as wrapper to certain local food such as Nasi Lemak and Kuih Tepung Pelita.

When buying a banana select that is slightly green, firm, and without bruises. If the bananas have a gray tint and a dull appearance, these have been refrigerated, preventing them from ripening properly.

Mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana)

Mangosteen is round in shape and the skin is light green when it is young and will eventually turn to reddish or dark purple when it is ripe. It takes about 15 years to grow a mangosteen tree before it is mature enough to produce any fruit. The flesh in the fruit is snowy white and nicely arranged in segmental form. Each fruit will have normally 6-10 segments inside. It is delicately tasted and soft. There are stigmatic lobes at the bottom part of the external cortex that shows the number of segments of the fruit and will persist until the fruit ripens. Amazing! To eat the fruit, you have to cut the thick but yet soft cortex. Be careful with the purple colour juice excretes from the cortex when you open it, it will stain your cloth.

It is also called ‘the Queen of  Fruits’ in Malaysia and is believe to be cool (Ying) in nature and will neutralized the heat (Yang) from other fruit, eg. durian, the King of the fruits. This answers the doubt that why it is always bought when ones is buying durian. Mangosteen is always eaten in ripen. However there are villagers eat when it is unripe by washing away the latex produces from the unripe skin.

Jack fruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus)

There is proverbs in Malay : Siapa makan nangka, dia kena getah” ---- who eats the nangka (jack fruit), will be touched by the sap, meaning that you are responsible for your own action. Name of this fruit always gives space for imagination as it always sounds like ‘Jack’s fruit’. Jack fruit hang on a stalk from the tree trunk, large and oblong in shape. A mature Jack fruit can reach to 30-90cm long, 30-50cm wide and 5-8kg in weight. Therefore it can be easily recognized among the fruit. Jack fruit has thick skin with thorns which are not shape. The flesh is firm and yellowish with seed encases in the fruit. It is eaten raw and the seeds can be eaten when it is boiled. However, the flesh is also used as dish when the fruit is unripe. There is sap produced when you cut the fruit and it is sometimes used to capture birds by the villagers. It is normally grown in yard in the village area.

Cempedak (Artocarpus champeden)

Many people confuse Cempedak with Jack fruit. They both look similar from the outer skin except cempedak is smaller and with stronger smell than jack fruit and it is a seasonal fruit. The flesh of cempedak is softer and smaller with orangey yellow. It is eaten in raw but more commonly deep fried.

Papaya (Carica papaya)

This is one of the non seasonal and evergreen fruits in Malaysia. There is always a soft main trunk and tufted leaves at the top.

Papaya vary in sizes, shape, colour and taste. The outer skin is smooth and always in green colour and will turn to yellow when it is ripe. It's an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Folic Acid, Potassium, Copper, Phosphorus, Iron and Fiber. It is excellent for digestive.

Ciku (Manilkara achras)

Ciku looks similar to a kiwi fruit except it has smooth, non hairy but rusty skin. Ciku is granulated and yellowish to pinkish brown in colour when it is ripe. It can be oblong or round in shape depends on the species. Ciku found in Terengganu is always oblong and light brownish in the flesh.

A well grown ciku can be in a size of 5 to 10cm long. Ripe ciku is soft and sweet unlike the unripe which is hard and unpleasantly astringent and with milky sap. It is normally eaten in fresh although there is also fried ciku slices and jam in the market.

When the skin is peeled, the soft flesh is sliced into pieces which often carved into decorative shapes. There are about 2 to 4 flat oblong black and smooth seeds in the fruit.

Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus)

Perhaps everybody will agree that watermelon is the best choice to cure your thirst in a hot sunny day. It produces so much sweet and pleasantly scented juice that can easy your throat in a second.

Watermelon has herbaceous stem and tendrils and creeps on the ground. It is vary in the shape and colour of the fresh. The traditional species has light green with stripes on the skin and passionate red in the flesh. However with the new innovation in the cultivation, you can see watermelon in dark green skin and yellowish or orangey yellow flesh.

Camerong waterfall

Hye! viewers. For this post I want to share about the tallest waterfalls in Terengganu. The named is Camerong Waterfall. Did you ever get there. Before you get there, this is a little bit about the waterfalls or we called it as Lata Camerong.

The location is 32 km from the inner highway Kuantan-k, Terengganu. This is very challenging for us to get there because the way is quite difficult. But for the hiker, this place is very suitable for them to explore. Here, I give a little bit picture at Lata Camerong.

The main fall is not visible from the park, but there is a small attractive waterfall with a nice pool

 It is possible to camp at the lower fall















This old suspension bridge look frail, but is still reliable

The best Restaurant..

Hye!!  my friends.

More about Terengganu.

Today, I want to share about the best restaurant that Terengganu have. As a domestic tourists, we always want to know what the specialty of the state. Maybe from the food, culture and etc.

I will share the restaurant that provide special menu for their customer.

1)      Kemaman coffee shop

The Kemaman Coffee Shop was just about 5 minutes walking distance from Grand Continental Hotel Kuala Terengganu. It is just on the road side located in a row of double story shop lots. The exact address is at Jalan Sultan Zainal Abidin, Terengganu, Kuala Terengganu, 20000. The special menu is 3 Layer Tea / Char Koay Teow / French Toast Sekaya / Local Fried Mee Hoon / Milo Susu Ice /Roti Kahwin.

 

2)      Paradise deluxe restaurant

The exact address is No. 543, Jalan Pasir Panjang, 21200, Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu. The best menu have is the varieties of style cook based on crab. The famous dish in this restaurant are ketam pedas, ketam telur masin and ketam Phat Phe.

3)      Mike2 seafood restaurant

The exact address is Jalan Kampung Cina, 20100 Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia. This restaurant prepare the food base on chineses style. The menu are water crest food, fried salt chicken and lotus root soup.

Traditional Games in Terengganu

I can still have a memory about my childhood time when my friends and i plays a traditional game at the evening..huhu..did u all know about the traditional games that hve in terengganu??mybe uallz even hve been play it be4,who know..heheehe

Kite

Partly due to the specific location of facing the South China Sea which brings to this land wind that can make a kite fly as high as one wishes, flying a kite in the clear blue sky of Terengganu was once played by farmers on level ground after post-harvesting season, but it now attracts people from all walks of life. Over the years, kite festivals have encouraged creativity in kite-making, thus resulting in kites that are designed in the shape of a fish, cat, caterpillar, and bird but the famous huge moon-kite (wau bulan) remains as popular as it was years ago.

Gasing (Giant Top Spinning)

Giant top spinning is no child’s game! Each gasing or top weighs approximately 5kg and the wooden tops are as big as the size of a dinner plate. It calls for strength, coordination, and skill. The gasing, if expertly hurled, can spin for as long as 2 hours. Top spinning competitions are an annual feature in the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia especially Kelantan and Terengganu.

Congkak

Congkak is a game of wit played by womenfolk in ancient times. This game is usually played by 2 girls sitting face to face on the ground, using rubber seeds, saga or small marbles as the seeds. Seeds are points for the players. Total seed used depends on the number of pit in the congkak set. Say, if there are 5 pits, the total seed in each pit will be five and so on. The left most is the ‘Home’ for the player. To start the game, player chooses to take all the seeds from one pit and place one at a time into another pit including the player’s Home, moving in clockwise. Seeds are not to be put in opponent’s Home. If the last seeds in a play is placed in the player’s Home, she will be granted another turn on the other hand, if the last seed is placed in an empty pit on her side of the board, she will capture the seeds in the opposite pit and place in her own Home. The game will carry on till all the pits on one side are empty. The winner is the player who captured the most seeds.

Sepak Raga Ratus

It is usually played by 6-12 adult male in the field in evening. The players will gather in a circle and game will begin with one of the player throw the rattan ball to another participant who stands opposite of him. Receiver can either kick, head or t chest the ball for several time before sending it to another player as he wishes. It will be more interesting when any of the players able to keep the ball for a longer time without falling to the ground.

 

Congkak Gergasi Wanita

This is rather a female game which is played by 2 groups of 8 participants in each group. One of the group members in each group will be chosen to become the group leader or ‘ibu’ (mother) whereas the rest will be the ‘servant’. Besides a rubber ball, tyres and baskets will be used in the game. The game will begin when whistle is blown. Ibu of each group will instruct the servants to bring the ball from any house she thinks fit and put into a basket then bring it to another member who is waiting. Servants that are not on duty will stand behind the tyres in order not to block the way. A player is considered lose if the ball finally arrives in an empty house, either own house or the opponents’ house. The game takes 10 minutes for a round and group that successfully gather more ball in the house within the time frame or when it finishes the ball will be the winner.

Kaki Hantu (Stilt Walk)

Youngsters in the village usually play this game in evening time. Normally 2 will be in a group, both of them apart from the other with a distance of 40 to 50 feet between. The first participant will stand on a stilt and walk to his friend who is waiting at the other side. If unfortunately he falls from the stilt on the way towards his friend, he is required to go back to the stilt and continue the walk until reaches the destination. The group who finishes the walking before other will be the winner of the game.

Tapak Gajah (Elephant Steps)

A pair of coconut shells piecing with robe will be used in this game. Each group will consist of 2 participants. The first participant will ‘wear’ the coconut shell on foot and holding the robe in hand then walk to his group member. When reaches the destination, the shell will be given to the friend and the latter will do the same until. Group that reaches the ending point the first will be the winner.

   

Bola Cetong

This game is played by 6 to 12 boys and girls in the village. The participants will be evenly divided into 2 groups, i.e. the Cans Keeper and the Thrower. To decide which group will be the starter, a simple vote will be carried out. The Cans Keeper will arrange the cans in pyramid on a piece of wood. When this is done, members in the Thrower side will throw a ball as to fall the cans. Each of them is given three chances to do so. Until all the cans have fallen to the ground, the Keeper will take turn to throw to ball to Thrower members who are sorting and arranging the fallen cans back onto the wood. Thrower have to try their best to avoid from hit by any ball from the Keeper, otherwise they will be considered ‘die’ and will be excluded from the game. The winner will be the group who manage to arrange all the cans on the wood.

Rakit Darat

It is usually played by 5 to 8 person in the field in the evening. Bamboo, rattan or wood of 1 to 2 meters will be used in the game. Players will be divided into groups and compete with each other. Members of each group will ride on the bamboo/rattan /wooden stick where one of them will be facing the destination whereas the rest facing the other side. When the game begin, all the group members will ride on the bamboo/rattan/wooden stick and walk towards the ending point with the guidance from the member who is facing the ending point. Group                                                                                        that arrives earlier or faster than others will be the                                                                                      winner of the game.

Terompah Gergasi (Giant Clog)

Each group consists of 4 person. Before the whistle is blown, each of the group will be given a giant clog and all the members will have fit their foot into the clog then walk to the ending point when the whistle is blown. While doing so, the participants are not allowed to cross the line along and enter into the competitors’ territory.

 

Reason to visit Terengganu

After google at the internet at this time I just saw the reason why people need to make a visit to Terengganu.. this is a from trusted web so don’t worry all is the correct fact ..okays!!!assasyoooh!!!(my own language)hehheehehe 21 Reasons To Visit Terengganu  1) The Longest Exotic Beach In Malaysia (244 km) The East Coast of Peninsula Malaysia have always been famed for its long stretch of unpolluted beaches and even so in Terengganu, home to the longest coastlines in Malaysia. The panoramic, untouched beaches of Terengganu spans 244 kilometer from the District of Kemaman in the south, along the scenic coast up north to the District of Besut, overlooking the South China, Sea. Simply breath taking scenery, the dazzling clean and powdery white sandy beaches and crystal clear waters in Terengganu's islands are well known. It is haven for those seeking a good time in the sun, sand and sea. 2) The Emerald Island In Malaysia - Pulau Redang Situated 50km off the coast, Redang Island is the most developed in Terengganu. The beaches, washed by the warm waters of the South China Sea is the nature's wonder: a wonderful alchemy of fine powdery white and gold sand, magnificently wide, often times sloping gradually into the sea. Crystal clear water and vibrant underwater world invite enthusiasts to enjoy the colourful, mature coral gardens and several shipwrecked. With the vastness of the sea, cool breezes and breathtaking sunsets, the island is nothing short of a tropical paradise. Berjaya Air operates daily direct flights to the island from KL & Singapore and speedboats at designated jetty will take 45 minutes to reach the island. 3) One Of The Most Beautiful Island In The World - Pulau Perhentian A trip to these lush and exotic tropical twin islands is a must for all nature lovers and those who enjoy scuba diving, deep-sea fishing, wind surfing, sailing, boating and canoeing. Surrounded by white sandy beaches, warm sapphire blue waters and colourful coral garden, Perhentian Island is renowned as one of Malaysia's marine paradise and is a part of the National Marine Park of Malaysia. For the passive, do enjoy watching turtles lay eggs or feeding the vibrant coloured fish or just sitting back and enjoy the sun and breeze at the Three Coves Bay. Pulau Perhentian is reachable from Kuala Besut Tourist Jetty and the 21km journey by speedboat takes 1.5 hours. 4) Pretty Little Island With Candat Sotong Activity - Pulau Kapas & Pulau Gemia Kapas and Gemia Islands are two small islands separated by a narrow strait off the coast of Marang District. Only 6km away, it takes 10 minutes by speedboat to reach the island. Known specifically for squid fishing, guests can while away the time pulling in squids using nylon lines in lighted boats at night. As part of the Marine Park, guests can enjoy the dazzling marine life and superb coral formations. Sea eagles, reef herons, tern and the endangered giant leatherback turtles come to rest on the islands every year. The rugged hill terrain invited the adventurous to test their rock-climbing skills or just watching the birds. 5) The Best Diving Site In Peninsular Malaysia - Pulau Tenggol Off the coast of Dungun, Pulau Tenggol is the furthest among the islands in Terengganu. A speedboat ride from Kuala Dungun jetty takes almost an hour. The well sheltered bay at Pulau Tenggol is home to intact and mature coral gardens, making it a delight for coral lovers. Divers looking for excitement would find the water a challenge because it descends to 20 meters deep at some places. Shy Garden Eels, crabs, turtles and sharks frequent the island. 6) The Highest Waterfall In Malaysia (305 metres) - Cemerong Waterfall Terengganu is famous for her numerous waterfalls and rapids. A recently discovered waterfall 30km away from AI Muktafi Billah Shah township in Dungun. Named the Chemerong Waterfall, it is still untouched. The area leading to the waterfall offers diverse richness of nature and wild life. It challenges the adventurous to jungle-trekking activity to the waterfall that magnificently cascade down a 305 meters slope. It is an adventure not to be forgotten, the coolness and the thunderous sound soothes the most weary travellers. 7) Terengganu Delights (Nasi Dagang, Keropok Lekor, Fried Ice Cream, Otak-Otak, Satar & More...) Terengganu offers an array of delectable culinary delights. Its cuisine ranges from the sweet, the sour to the spicy. As Terengganu is situated along the coast, most of its dishes prominently feature fish, coconut and rice. Nasi Dagang or traders' rice is the favourite of the locals. It is a mixture of normal and glutinous rice , eaten with spicy tuna fish curry and piquent vegetable pickles. Side dishes of boiled eggs and meat curry are available upon request. A delightful yet simple dish, the Laksa is made using both wheat and rice flour and the dough is steamed. The gravy is made of fish meat which is boiled, pureed and later mixed with coconut milk. Sata is an interesting blend of succulent boneless fish marinated in spices, wrapped in banana leaves and grilled over a flaming charcoal fire. Its sweet taste is tinged with delicate smell of the wrapping, making it a great appetizer and a healthy snack. Keropok is a popular snack in Terengganu. It is made of fish meat ground to a paste and mixed with sago. Prepared in two different forms : the long chewy ones are called Keropok Lekor (fish sausage) while the thin and crispy ones are called Keropok Keping. Keropok is best eaten hot with its special chilli dips. Other mouth-watering dishes in Terengganu are Nasi Kerabu, Nasi Minyak, Pulut Lepa, Ketupat Sotong (stuffed squids), just to name a few. Most of these dishes can be found at the central market or visit the night markets to sample the local delights. 08) One Of The Finest And Most Famous Traditional Boat Making In The World - Boat Making Industry At Pulau Duyung The boat makers of Terengganu are famous for their skills in building traditional boats that withstand the test of time. Their acquired skills are inherited from generations of master builders. The building of traditional boats does not have master plans or blueprints, which is something unique, yet these masters are still able to inject intricate details and precision into their work. Today, these boat builders with their traditional Malay craftmanship are still surviving, receiving orders from locals and foreigners alike. They continue to be part and parcel of Terengganu's rich and vibrant heritage of arts and craft. 09) The Biggest And Oldest Cengal Tree In Malaysia (1,300 Years Old and 16.75 Metres Diameter) - Pokok Cengal Besar, Hutan Lipur Pasir Raja. The forest reserves of Terengganu are rich in flora and fauna. In the Pasir Raja Forest Reserve, near the border of the National Park, stands the world's largest and oldest Cengal tree. The Malaysian Book of Record has verified the tree to be around 1300 years old. Its diameter at the base is 16.75 meters and at a towering 65 meters in height, it stands majestically above most Cengal trees are mainly used for building houses, bridges, offshore fishing boats and ocean going trawlers due to its quality and durability. 10) The Floating Mosque - Tengku Tengah Zaharah Mosque, Kuala Terengganu Built on concrete stilts in a man-made lake that flows into the Ibai River in Kuala Terengganu is a beautiful and modern mosque. The Tengku Tengah Zaharah Mosque was completed in 1994, commissioned by the late Sultan Mahmud AI Muktafi Billah Shah in memory of his late mother, Tengku Tengah Zaharah, the queen mother. The water of Ibai River rises during high tide to hide the foundation and thus, creating an illusion of a floating mosque 11) Setiu Wetlands Between the South China Sea and the hill forests lies a speckled array of habitats lagoons, marshes, deltas, peat swamps, Melaleuca forests - that offer refuge to many plants and animals. The wetlands serve as feeding and roosting ground for seasonal birds and are stopover sites for migratory birds. Marine turtles find their way to the beaches between May to September. Adding to Setiu's ecological value are the presence of endangered Painted and River terrapins that travel down river to nest in the sandy shores of the river mouth and beach fringes. 12) Teluk Mak Nik, Kemaman Turtle Watching Turtles watching is usually available daily during the period of May to September, where Green Turtle return to Teluk Mak Nik coastline to lay her egg. 13) Abundance Underwater Marine Life - Pulau Lang Tengah This small and beautiful island is located between Redang and Perhentian islands. A trip to either, Redang or Perhentian, is not complete if one does not venture to Lang Tengah. The island got its name from the eagles that come to breed during mating season. The Island's sparkling white sand and crystal clear water-are simply irresistable. Varieties of hard and soft corals and prolific marine life found here makes it a perfect destination for divers . 14) The Largest Man-Made Lake In South East Asia (340 Islands and 14 Waterfalls) - Tasik Kenyir (Kenyir Lake) Tasik Kenyir is located in the interior of Terengganu and spanning 260,000 hectares, bordering Kelantan in the west and Pahang in the south. This immense lake also serves as an alternative route to the National Park for the adventurous. What were once streams, hill tops and highlands, the construction of the Sultan Mahmud Hydroelectric Power Plant, has risen the water level, creating about 340 islands, 14 waterfalls and numerous rapids. It is home to a large variety of flora and fauna, many species of freshwater fish and an exotic wildlife. Its lush tropical rainforest, remains untouched and is a perfect paradise for activities such as jungle trekking, obstacle courses, wild-life observation, kayaking and fishing. 15) The Largest Museum In Malaysia - Muzium Negeri Terengganu The Terengganu State Museum, located in Bukit Losong, Kuala Terengganu houses Terengganu's century worth of historical artifact and artworks. The museum itself is an impressive architectural feat with majestic complexes covering an area of 1.7 hectares. Inside, the museum prominently displays Terengganu and Malaysia's rich and colourful heritage in its many galleries such as Islamic Gallery, Royal Gallery, Crafts Gallery, to name a few. At the main entrance, the original Batu Bersurat of Terengganu is displayed to inform visitors that Islam was officially embraced as early as 1303 AD. In the museum compound, Terengganu old palaces, traditional houses and boats are prominently displayed. 16) Terengganu Peranakan Culture & Heritage (Kg Cina Kuala Terengganu) Chinatown of Kuala Terengganu has been acknowledged as a part of Malaysia living history of heritage architecture. Some of the buildings here are more than 100 years old, of Pre-World War II colonial designs and are regarded as heritage attractions for local or foreign tourists. Two very old Chinese temples, namely Ho Ann Kiong (1801) and Tien Hok Kong (1896) have been recognised by UNICEF as Heritage Attractions. The local born Chinese are well-infused with the Malay community and speaks local dialects fluently. 17) The Mini Saigon - Memories Of The Boat People, Pulau Bidong Located 45km off the coast, Pulau Bidong is one of the undeveloped islands in Terengganu. During the Vietnam war, it served as a transit point for Vietnamese refugees. Those stranded in Malaysia were sent to Pulau Bidong where they were selected to go to a third country in the west under UNHCR. There are still remnants and ruins left on the island. The state government does not intend to develop the island but instead to upgrade the facilities and remnants left by the refugees. Tourists are allowed to come to the island on daytrips only to see the remnants and for snorkeling, diving and exploring corals and marine life. University of Science & Technology Malaysia is undertaking a study on conservation of turtles, hatchery sites and sea ecosystems. 18) The World's Oldest Tropical Rainforest (130 Million Year Old) Tanjong Mentong National Park, Tasik Kenyir Tanjong Mentong is a new and interesting new gateway to the famous Malaysia's premier National Park. As a part of the National Park itself, it is interconnected with the Tasik Kenyir. As one of the oldest untouched tropical rainforests, its 130 million years old ecosystem surroundings necessitates the growth of exotic flora and fauna. From Sungai Gawi jetty, it is accessible amidst serene waterfalls, herbal islands and rapids. The coolness and the serenity of the water evokes a sense of being a part of nature itself. 19) The Finest Songket And Batik In Malaysia Songket and batik of Terengganu are made from the finest quality of materials and the designs and patterns that are vibrant and contemporary. The designers stress more on originality and quality. The intricate designs and motifs reveal the ingenuity and creativity of the master weavers and printers that do not diminish with the passage of time. Songket, which was once worn by royalties, is a work of art where traditional weaving technology is still being used to - create designs of exquisite elegance, while Batik is now recognized as a designer label. Batik is still either hand-drawn or block imprints. Both modes use the local floral designs with a touch of elegance for special occasion  or casual use. Nowadays, Batik graces many traditional dresses and designer labels as well as on crafts like handbags, cushions and home decorations, among other things. 20) The Finest Wood Carving In Malaysia For many decades, Terengganu craftsmen have taken pride in their wood. carving skills. As one of the oldest crafts, Terengganu master carvers are often praised for their exquisite beauty. Most of the carvings are inspired by the rich local flora designs as well as Islamic designs. Besides being used as decorative items, these wood carvings also graces houses, palaces and buildings. The creativity, quality and ingenuity of the carvings from Terengganu enables them to stand the test of time. There has in recent years been a renewed demand for wood carving in an increasing awareness of the need to treasure their rich art heritage. Other patrons are government agencies, universities, corporations, resorts and even individuals which utilises the motifs and designs as an identity and status. 21) A Malay Culture And Heritage, Experience Mubin Shepherd - Terengganu Is A Cradle Of Malay Civilisation Terengganu has a rich tapestry of Malay culture and heritage which are ever present and continue to influence much of her subject's way of life as they pursue modernization. Their charms and warmth are attractions themselves. The richness and distinctiveness of her culture prevailing unique heritage are an experience to amaze. It is here in Terengganu that Islam took root and accepted by the Malays, very much earlier than most other states in the Peninsula. Commercial and cultural links with its neighbours enables Terengganu to adapt and coalesce to create an identity of its own. It is regarded as the cradle of Malay civilization where the experience of adapt ability has enhance its own originality and identity.