TERENGGANU : KEMAMAN

BY HJ ZULHEIMY MAAMOR

15 JUNE 2024

Kemaman is a district in Terengganu, Malaysia. It is bordered by Dungun District to the north and the state of Pahang to the south and west. It is the southern gateway to the state of Terengganu. Located 302 km from Kuala Lumpur and takes 4 hours to travel.

Kemaman is one of my favorite spots in the 80s when I was serving in Kuantan, Pahang. Kemaman borders with Kuantan, so sometimes my colleagues and I would wander around the town of Kemaman. Kemaman is famous for its delicious Keropok lekor, a traditional Malay fish cracker snack originating from the state of Terengganu in Malaysia.  

KEROPOK LEKOR

Photo was taken from my room at Pok Eng Tin Hotel

Yayasan Jantung Malaysia in collaboration with the Lions Club of Chukai, Kemaman organized a Heart Disease Awareness Program which took place at SRJK (China) Chukai, Kemaman on 26 October 2013. The program, which ran from 9.00 am to 3.00 pm, was attended by a total of 111 people nearby.

SRJK (China) Chukai, is a Chinese National type school located in Jalan Jakar, Chukai, Terengganu. 

Throughout the program we stayed at Pok Eng Tin Hotel located in Taman Chukai Utama, Chukai, Kemaman, Terengganu. It is 2.4 km to SJK (Cina) Chukai.

LEBUHRAYA PANTAI TIMUR

Lebuhraya Pantai Timur or East Coast Highway is an interstate controlled-access highway running parallel to the northeastern coast of Peninsular Malaysia. The currently operational 433 km segment of the expressway through Karak, Pahang and Kuala Lumpur. 

The LPT begins from the eastern end of Kuala Lumpur - Karak Expressway at Karak, Pahang, then runs through Lanchang, Mentakab, Temerloh, Chenor, Maran, Sri Jaya, Gambang, Kuantan, Jabur, Cheneh, Chukai, Kijal, Kerteh, Paka, Dungun, Bukit Besi, Ajil and Telemong ending in Kampung Gemuruh near Kuala Nerus in Terengganu. 

Kemaman is a beautiful upcoming tourist attraction that is worth to visit. It may not be as popular as other cities in Malaysia, but don't let that fool you. You will be surprised by some of the unique things to do and places you can explore at this hidden destinations. 

Hj Zulheimy Bin Maamor

Lembah Keramat, K.L

15 June 2024 - 9 Zulhijjah 1445H: 11.28 p.m