Kuala Nerus
| Kuala Nerus | |
|---|---|
| District of Malaysia | |
 | |
| Country |
 Malaysia |
| State |
 Terengganu Darul Iman |
| Government | |
| • Body | Kuala Terengganu City Council |
| • Mayor | Dato' Haji Adzlan Bin Mohd Dagang |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 200,000 |
| National calling code | 09-6xxxxxx |
| Vehicle registration | T |
Kuala Nerus is a new district in Terengganu state, Malaysia. This district, formerly a part of Kuala Terengganu district, was declared on 18 September 2014.
Kuala Nerus' population is over 200,000, and it comprises 39,890 hectares. Significant development in the areas of higher education and housing projects have occurred there in contemporary times.[1] Institutions of higher education include Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, the Institute of Teacher Education Dato Razali Ismail Campus and an industrial training institute. The Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA) Teaching Hospital is (as of September 2014) under construction in Kuala Nerus.
The Sultan Mahmud Airport is located within the district, as is the multipurpose Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin Stadium.[2]
Tourism
Kuala Nerus has been described as a "popular tourist destination" by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.
See also
- Malaysia portal
References
- ↑ "Kuala Nerus declared eighth district in Terengganu". The Rakyat Post. September 18, 2014. Retrieved 18 September 2014.
- ↑ Sean, Ong Han (September 19, 2014). "Kuala Nerus is newest T’ganu district". The Star. Retrieved 19 September 2014.
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