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Local community

storumanTerengganu situated along the longest coastline of East Peninsular Malaysia. Known for its rich customs and tradition, Terengganu is in a league of its own as a vibrant tourist destination.

Terengganu used to be Malaysia's poorest state until oil and gas were discovered off its coastline not too long ago. Terengganu's main industry now is petroleum and gas. At current production, the oil and gas reserves are estimated to last for another 41 years or more. There are huge petrochemical complexes near Paka and Kerteh, involving many joint ventures between the Malaysian national oil company, Petronas, and foreign multinationals. Tourism and fishing are also major industries in Terengganu, a state with a long coastline. Agriculture also remains important, with banana, rambutan, durian, watermelon, and various other fruits and vegetables available in season. Terengganu was traditionally famous for boat-building, with highly decorated carved wooden boats called bangau to be found in the harbour of every village and town in days not so long gone by, before electric motorboats became standard equipment for the state's fishermen. With the present government gearing ahead to create an impressive state to visit, an immense opportunity awaits investors. Terengganu is mobilizing its full force in developing modern infrastructures. Average household income in the region was  2,075 (RM) in 2005.

storumanThere are several institutes of higher learning in Terengganu. They either categorised as Institut Pengajian Tinggi Awam (IPTA), as public university or Institut Pengajian Tinggi Swasta (IPTS) or private university. Among the public universities which have a campus in Terengganu is the Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin and Universiti Malaysia Terengganu. Both universities have a campus in Gong Badak, in north Kuala Terengganu.

Terengganu has enjoyed considerable development over the past 30 years with its rapid industrialization and growing economic activity after the discovery of these reserves. Before this, farming and fishing were the main economic activities for the state. Even so, 45% of its land is still covered by lush pristine forests and rivers also home for some very old Malaysia traditional culture whose practices and customs have been handed down the generations.

The 225 km of coastline is not only making Terengganu the state with the longest coastline in Peninsular Malaysia but also contributing to the state GDP. As a holiday destination, Terengganu is a never-ending journey of discovery with its rich and exotic culture, breath taking wonders of nature and endless potential for adventure. Interesting to know, most of the offices start the week on Sunday and the weekend falls on Friday and Saturday.

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Acknowledgements

Thanks to the owner of Aie Betta Lover for sharing his experience and knowledge, including access to facility. Permission for the use of video and images taken for this study during visit and some sourced from his Facebook page.

Dr. Diyana Noordin and Dr Luqe Hakim from UMT for interviewing Aie and providing further information on Betta fish culture techniques.

Former Students, Melissa D.C Ernstberger and Olivia Petroccio from The Sound School, New Haven CT, USA 2015 for sharing their findings for their project on Betta fish breeding.

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