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Terengganu used to be Malaysia's poorest state until oil and gas were discovered off its coastline in the 80s. [49] Terengganu's main industry now is petroleum and gas. There are huge petrochemical complexes near Paka and Kerteh, involving many joint ventures between the Malaysian national oil company, Petronas, and foreign multinationals.
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History of Terengganu (2 C, 6 P) O. Orders, decorations, and medals of Terengganu (5 C, 11 P) P. People from Terengganu (3 C, 89 P) Politics of Terengganu (7 C, 5 P) R.
On 22 November 1876, the second Raja Palembang staged a revolt for independence against Terengganu rule. The armed conflict known as Perang Besut (The Besut War). [5] [6] The revolt commenced during the absence of Tengku Ali at the time of the installation of Tengku Ahmad as the Yang Dipertuan Muda of Terengganu. In wake of the peculiar absence ...
The hill has been in existence in the history of Terengganu since the 16th century. It was important as a lookout point in facing enemies, especially those who come from the sea. During the reign of Sultan Mansur II (1831-1836), Sultan Muhamad I (1836-1839), and Sultan Umar (1839-1876), Bukit Puteri was used as a stronghold during the civil war ...
Merchang was considered a district from 13 states of Terengganu.This was divided by Sultan Abidin II who ruled from the year 1881 until 1919. Sultan Abidin II already appointed Tengku Long when he at around Singapore for guard Merchang district meanwhile he depute to 2 husbands which is Tengku Long and Tengku Safiah.
Thus, the name Kuala Terengganu is roughly translated as "the confluence/estuary of Terengganu", referring to the broad expanse of the Terengganu River estuary which empties into the South China Sea. There are several theories regarding the name Terengganu. One such theory attributes the name's origin to terang ganu, Malay for 'bright rainbow'. [9]
On 12 February 1987, the Terengganu officially wrote to the administration of the National Museum, seeking permission to relocate the Inscribed Stone to their State Museum. Only in 1991, the Federal Cabinet granted approval to the request and the Inscribed Stone was returned to Terengganu. It is now displayed at the Terengganu State Museum. [12]