Kapas Island

The island is just 4 nautical miles from Marang. It's is an ideal place to break away and chill it out. Pulau Kapas is about easy access, choices and plenty of bargain. Places to stay ranging from camping sites to dormitory to island resorts with en suite facilities. Only thing that never change on this island is the constant number of backpackers arriving and departing each day.

An the island famous for its clear waters, sandy white beaches and swaying palms, it is relatively isolated. Home to an infinite variety of hard and soft corals, the waters around the island abound with sea-shells, fish and turtles. The island's laid back atmosphere is ideal for relaxation but the more adventurous will find it is also a haven for swimming, snorkeling, windsurfing, kayaking, boating and fishing.

A few dive shops offer the basic gears and instructions.The key attraction for diving at Pulau Kapas is the World WarII shipwreck located 5 nautical miles offshore.
The outer reefs on her seaward side has are good diving spots as well. Its shallow water make it an ideal training ground for divers.

Tucked within breezy coconut groves, traditional huts adorn selected stretches of the spotless beach. Leisurely splashing and snorkelling around with a playful but shy variety of fishes are pleasant and undemanding pursuits. Play spot the turtles and pay your silent underwater tribute to the colours of the sea shells besides wind-surfing, kayaking and boating.

Pulau Kapas offers a variety of adventures to the Sun and Sea lovers. The hidden sweats of nature's splendors both on land and below the sea. You could track into the island's interior and amazed at the colorful natural flora and fauna along the way. Explore the most varied marine life among the many coral reefs around the island. Snorkeling and underwater diving is popular along stretches of shallow coral reefs of the island's western shore. July, August and the local holidays are the best times to go.

Perhentian Island

The Perhentian Islands are a cluster of islands off the East coast of peninsula Malaysia. They are in the South China Sea about 21km off the coast of Terengganu. There are two main islands: Pulau Perhentian Besar (big island) and Pulau Perhentian Kecil (small island). Both islands have rocky forested interiors with a few jungle paths. Both islands are rich in wildlife for such a small area. You can see monkeys, lizards large and small. flying squirrels, butterflies and many other types.In the waters of Pulau Perhentian, one is guaranteed to see coral gardens as even many beaches are strewn with dead corals.

A trip to this exotic tropical island is a must for all nature lovers and those who enjoy scuba diving, snorkeling, deep sea fishing, swimming, wind surfing, sailing, boating, and canoeing. It is surrounded by a virgin jungle, swaying palm trees, white sandy beaches, warm sapphire blue waters, and a colorful coral garden. Perhentian Islands is renowned as one of Malaysia's marine paradise. There are no roads on the islands and the only way to get around is by the many small boats which ply round the islands delivering guests, food, and collecting rubbish.Tourism is new to these islands, in fact, the past five years has seen rapid increases in tourism numbers and we now have many new rooms and services to accommodate guests.

Perhentian Besar

As most of Perhentian Besar's interior is covered by virgin tropical jungle, hiking and trekking are there possible recreational pursuits. A luxury resort here can be booked for accommodation .At trip to this lush and exotic tropical island is a must for all nature lovers and those who enjoy scuba diving, snorkelling, deep sea fishing, swimming, wind surfing, sailing, boating and canoeing.

Perhentian Kecil

Claimed to be one of the best getaway beaches in the world among travellers and tourist. Long beaches (locally known as Pasir Panjang) prides itself with long stretch of sandy beach of fine sand with crystal clear water up to a depth of 20ft. Calm waters make you feel as you are in a very large swimming pool.

Pulau Perhentian is a National Marine Park and special laws and regulation apply.
The fines and penalties are severe and each year sees reports of arrests and fines. Activities prohibited and not allowed are:

• Collecting and taking of aquatic life ( corals, shell or fishes whether living or alive ).

• Fishing without a license & Causing Pollution, i.e. littering Possession of spear fishing equipment.

If you are lucky you may find yourself swimming next to a turtle - the bigger they are the older they are, possibly 100 years old - a wonderful sight. They are cautious animal and slow in movement because they conserve energy, so please do not approach too closely or touch them. When you see a turtle in these waters it is here for mating and laying of eggs and must not be disturbed. Turtles are an endangered species. They feed on plankton and other surface marine life and they often found
dead due to eating plastic bags which they cannot digest that they mistake for jelly fish, so please do not throw your rubbish to the sea.
Watching turtles as they lays their egg on the beaches has to be extra cautious or else it will disturbs them and they will go away. Before, turtle were in hundreds but recent years have seen rapid decline in numbers. Perhentian and Terengganu are the few remaining sanctuaries for them in the world.

Take note, the best time to visit Pulau Perhentian is from March to October, outside of the monsoon season.

Redang Island

It's located 45 km off the coast of KualaTerengganu is the largest of the group of islands dotting the South China Sea off the Terengganu coast. The island offers crystal clear waters and numerous dive sites for the enthusiast. Sheltered within the Pulau Redang Marine Park, the waters here abound with marine life. Redang Archipelago exists of 9 islands that abound with marvelous marine fishes, turtles and coral reefs that ensure great snorkeling and scuba-diving. Redang island is perfect for snorkeling, swimming, scuba diving, jungle trekking, boating and canoeing. This paradise-like island offers crystal clear water, pearly white shores, a colorful array of spectacular marine life, a breathtaking sunset and what could be the world's most mature coral gardens. This is your chance to see and be acquainted with the local eel, giant garoupa, black tipped shark, etc. Chance encounter with the Green turtle and Hawkbill turtle is common. There are corals of every imaginable shape, size or color. The observant are rewarded with sights of flatworm, nudibranch, shrimp, squid, cuttlefish, stonefish, lionfish and pipefish.

No fishing is allowed within a 3.2 km radius of the island as Pulau Redang. The collection of corals and other aquatic life is also prohibited. The fines and penalties are severe and each year sees reports of arrests and fines. Activities prohibited and not allowed are:

• Collecting and taking of aquatic life ( corals, shellor fishes whether living or alive ). • Fishing without a license & Causing Pollution(3.2 km radius), i.e. littering Possession of spear fishing equipment.

The waters around Pulau Redang also contain two historic shipwrecks. The H.M.S Prince of Wales and the H.M.S Repulse were sunk here at the start of World War II, setting the stage for the Japanese occupation of Malaya. The best time to visit Redang is between April and October.

Take note that most resorts are closed during the North-east Monsoon, which blows from November to March.

Kuala Terengganu - Capital City of Terengganu

Kuala Terengganu located about 500 kilometers northeast of Kuala Lumpur on a promontory surrounded on three sides by the South China Sea. The name means the "river mouth of Terengganu", referring to the broad expanse of the Terengganu River estuary which empties into the ocean at this point. The town is connected to other towns via a good network of roads and also some ferries that ply the Terengganu River. On the other side of the Terengganu River, there is a medium-sized airport serving domestic routes.

Kuala Terengganu started off with only one street called Kampung Cina(Chinatown). A family of Chinese traders that were trading between China and the Malay peninsular established it as early as the 15th century. It soon grows into an important trading post between the two countries. But after the melaka empire conquer the place. Its influence as a leading port in the southeast region diminish as most of the traders prefer to stop at melaka as the center of trade between China, India and southeast Asia. This is evidence by the Chinese family that live in Kampung Cina (Chinatown) which are mostly relatives and the buildings which are hundreds of years old.

Events August

3 - 6 Aug
Terengganu Songket, Batik & Craft Fest 06
TERENGGANU TRADE CENTRE, KUALA TERENGGANU
Tel : 09-6231957 , 09-6174946 , 09-6242424Fax : 09-6246989 , 09-6175946 , 09-6248932

4 - 5 Aug
Terengganu Endurance Ride 2006
LEMBAH BIDONG, SETIU
Tel / Fax : 09-6311453

3 - 6 Aug
Colouring Competition & Exhibition Of Our Heritage
TERENGGANU MUSEUM COMPLEX, LOSONG, KUALA TERENGGANU
Tel : 09-6221444Fax : 09-6231209

17 Aug
Jalur Gemilang Launching Campaign-National Level
KUALA TERENGGANU
Tel : 09-6231957 Fax : 09-6251990

25 - 31 Aug
Kemaman Cultural Carnival
PADANG ASTAKA , KEMAMAN
Tel : 09-8481616Fax : 09-8484594

30 Aug
'AMBANG MERDEKA' Celebration 2006
STADIUM SULTAN ISMAIL NASIRUDDIN SHAH, KUALA TERENGGANU
Tel : 09-6231957Fax : 09-6241997