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Coordinates 4°45'N 103°0'E? / ?4.75°N 103°E? / 4.75; 103There are several theories on the origin of the name 'Terengganu'. One theory attributes the name's origin to terang ganu, Malay for 'bright rainbow'.[2] Another story, said to have been originally narrated by the ninth Sultan of Terengganu, Baginda Omar, tells of a party of hunters from Pahang roving and hunting in the area of what is now southern Terengganu. One of the hunters spotted a big animal fang lying on the ground. A fellow party member asked to which animal did the fang belong. The hunter, not knowing which animal, simply answered taring anu (Malay 'fang of something'). The party later returned to Pahang with a rich hoard of game, fur and sandalwood, which impressed their neighbors. They asked the hunters where did they source their riches, to which they replied, from the land of taring anu, which later evolved into Terengganu.[2] Terengganu was called Trangkanu (Thai ????????) by the Siamese when it was under their influence. The traditional Chinese name for Terengganu has been "???" (Pinyin dingjianú), which is a direct transliteration of the Malay name. However, in recent years, the Chinese community in Terengganu has raised objections to the name, citing that the name loosely translates to "giving birth to a child who will become a slave" (Chinese ?????). Therefore, they successfully petitioned the regulatory commission for Chinese language in Malaysia to change the Chinese name for the state to "???" (Pinyin dengjialóu), which can be loosely translated to "aspiring/stepping up to a higher level", in September 2004. It is worth noting, however, that the new name has been in unofficial use by the state's Chinese society for at least 30 years before its official adoption. There are certain segments of the Chinese society who opposed to the name change, citing the fact that the new name contains too many character strokes, making it much more difficult to write. They have proposed to revert the name back to the version used before 2004, but with the word "?" (slavery, which was mainly the cause of the controversy) to the similar sounding, but more positive "?" (perseverance).
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1. Scuba Diving Malaysia Adventures
September 11, 2009
Scuba diving Malaysia, destinations include dive spots in Borneo, Johor, Langkawi Island, Layang Layang Island, Pahang, Perak, Perhentian Island, Sarawok, Terengganu, Tioman Island, and Turtle Island. All of the latter scuba diving destinations are perfect for any diver’s next diving excursion.
Imagine diving in the waters that surround Borneo; this Malaysian scuba diving destination has more than ninety three fascinating dive sites to explore. There are specifically 79 diving destinations in Sabah and an additional 14 scuba diving Malaysia diving spots in Sangalaki. When visiting Saba... (read more)
Author: Adam Carter
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2. Hotels in Malaysia are accommodative and affordable attracting travelers from around the World
August 17, 2009
Coming to existence in the year 1963, Malaysia like India was a British colony. Showing a credible path of development, Malaysia is one of the developing countries in East Asia and member of ASEAN. Other than known as an economic powerhouse in East Asia, various tourist attractions in Malaysia such as Kelantan, Malacca, Negeri Sembilian, Penang, Perlis, Sabah, Sarawak, Terengganu, etc. attract travelers from around the world. Some other tourist destinations in Malaysia such as Langkawi, Genting and Cameron Highlands show flying colors of Asian culture and history. On the other hand, situated... (read more)
Author: Nancy Eben
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3. Vacationing at Redang
November 06, 2008
Redang is a very popular tourist spot. It a 7 kilometers longs and 6 kilometers wide which makes it one of the largest island in the east coast of Malaysia. It is situated about 45 kilometers offshore from Terengganu. The archipelago of Redang consists of 9 islands, which are:-
• The Lima Island, • Kerengga Besar Island, • Kerengga Kecil Island, • Paku Kecil Island, • Paku Besar Island, • Ekor Tebu Island, • Pinang Island • Ling Island, and • Redang Island.
The archipelago has been generously endowed by nature with exceptionally beautiful marine fishes, coral reefs, and... (read more)
Author: quinlan murray
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4. Malaysia Formally Installs New King
April 26, 2007
Malaysia has formally installed a new king in an elaborate ceremony in Kuala Lumpur.
The new monarch, 45-year-old Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin, is the country's second-youngest king.
Thursday's formal installation follows last December's swearing in of the monarch.
Sultan Mizan is the hereditary ruler of the oil-and-gas rich state of Terengganu and attended Britain's Sandhurst Military Academy. He will be Malaysia's ceremonial figurehead for five years, under a system that allows the country's nine sultans to take turns as king.
The king signs legislation into law and appoints judges, but real ... (read more)
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5. Evacuations and Death Rise in Malaysian Flooding
December 12, 2004
The death toll in eastern Malaysia has risen to at least five, in what officials are calling the worst flooding of recent years.
The Malaysian state news agency reported Sunday that at least five thousand people had now been evacuated from their homes. It also reported that three people were missing.
Annual monsoon rains triggered the flooding in the states of Kelantan, Terengganu and Pahang.
Some information for this story provided by AP and AFP.... (read more)
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