Taman Negara Kenyir? ZALINA MOHD SOM finds out that this is actually the part of Tasik Kenyir that comes under the Taman Negara authorities. IS this a new national park? The name Taman Negara Kenyir was definitely unfamiliar. Then, I thought that perhaps Tasik Kenyir had just been gazetted as a national park. After all, [...]

One of Terengganu’s best-kept secrets is Jeram Berasap which seems perpetually enveloped in a fine mist, writes ALIAS MOHAMED. WHEN is there smoke without fire? Try Terengganu’s Smokey Rapids or Jeram Berasap in Kemaman. Here, one hardly ever sees the sun, especially in the morning, as the whole valley will be misty and wet. It’s [...]

Pulau Tenggol lies just 45 minutes off Kuala Dungun south of Terengganu and is a hot spot for diving enthusiasts. Even though Pulau Tenggol is a small island with just 2km wide and 3km long, it’s still a popular diving getaway. Its size doesn’t prevent this diving paradise from being visited by thousands of diving [...]

Terengganu, on the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia, beckons with an aura that is distinctively Malay. Its traditional way of life, vibrant cottage industries and fascinating cultural pastimes give the state its unique appeal. The islands of Redang, Perhentian, Lang Tengah, Kapas and Tenggol are jewels in Terengganu’s crown. Redang, situated 45km off the coast [...]

If you happened to be in Terengganu and you like to throng night market, Dungun is the place to go. Dungun is a small town located around 100km from the state capital Kuala Terengganu. Its night market is famous for its gigantic size and it’s said to have at least a few hundreds stalls. But [...]

A newly opened hotel in Kuala Tengganu by the name of Hotel Ming Star last year in June is timely in view of Visit Tengganu Year 2008. This budget hotel is located in the heart of Kuala Tengganu on Jalan Sultan Zainal Abidin. The hotel looks simple and yet its cosy rooms and stylish building [...]