Terengganu
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- proper noun
- Terengganu is famous for its stunning islands and rich Malay cultural heritage.
- Terengganu State
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Indeed, the format for completing the forest management plan itself was changed by the Terengganu State Forestry Department to provide more information on environmental features and community and social participation.
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The stage was won by the ever-smiley Zamri Salleh of Terengganu, with Tissaruk taking the overall, me in second, and Eko Nur of Timor in third.
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I said I'm from Terengganu.
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Which part of Terengganu?
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Although Kelantan and Terengganu are neighboring states on the East Coast, we speak completely different dialects.
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For Malaysia's state of Terengganu, forest plans had to be redrafted to take account of certification audits and include environmental and social concerns.
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Her grandparents live in Terengganu, where they enjoy the beautiful beaches.
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During our visit to Terengganu, we explored the local markets and tasted traditional dishes.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Terengganu comes from Malay but its exact origin is uncertain; one popular story says it breaks into terang 'bright' and ganu a local word, so it may mean 'bright coast', a helpful image to remember it is a sunny, coastal state known for its beaches.