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Project Focus By
State
The three East Coast
States and the District of Mersing each has its own distinctive
defining quality and at the same time they are united by many
common characteristics. These features will determine the
unique developmental approach necessary to capitalise on its
existing economic activities, resource base and inherent strengths.
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Terengganu
State Positioning: Tourism & Education
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Tourism
Terengganu will position itself as the dynamic Tourism
Gateway to the ECER. It offers diverse
and unique tourism attractions in areas of mainland coastal and
sustainable island tourism, ecotourism, urban tourism,
and its distinctive cultural and heritage tourism. Development
of the new Kuala Terengganu City Centre (KTCC) will strengthen
the image of Kuala Terengganu as a vibrant Heritage Waterfront
City.
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Oil, Gas &
Petrochemical
Endowed with rich reserves of oil and gas, Terengganu
is a well known as the leading oil, gas & petrochemical industry hub
in the region and promises excellent market access to
the Asian region and the global market. A new Kertih Plastics
Park with strong support infrastructure and services has
been planned within the petrochemical zone in Kertih.
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Manufacturing
Terengganu is known for its fine craftsmanship in woodworks, handicraft (songket and batik) and boat making. Naturally, it will focus on enhancing handicraft production along with traditional and modern boat making. A heavy industries zone will be concentrated in Telok Kalong.
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Agriculture
In the agro-based activities, Terengganu is geared to
be the Goat Breeding & Research Centre (Kuala Berang), development of the Citrus Valley (Durian Mentangau),
and the kenaf plantation in Setiu, as well as aquaculture
activities in Lake Kenyir.
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Education
As a regional centre for educational excellence and preferred
study destination, the state has a concentration of reputable
tertiary institutions such as Universiti Malaysia Terengganu
(UMT), Universiti Darul Iman (UDM) and Universiti Teknologi
MARA (UiTM) in Dungun, each possessing a strong research and development
base. In addition, Taman Ilmu (Knowledge Park) will be
established in Besut to promote learning, creativity and
heritage appreciation.
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Infrastructure
& Transport
The establishment of Kuala Terengganu as the International
Airport for the region is an added advantage. To improve
land transport network, Phase II of the East Coast Expressway
to connect Kuala Terengganu and Kuantan is being implemented.
On the islands of Redang, Perhentian
and Kapas, the setup of waste management systems will ensure
clean and sustainable environment.
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Environment
Three new state parks, Terengganu Hills, Setiu Wetlands
and Kenyir State Park will be developed to protect and
conserve the biodiversity and ecology. Plans
are being made to upgrade Terengganu Global
Marine Turtle Observatory (TGMTO) in Rantau Abang.
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