News near Kampung Batu Putih
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Missing 16-year-old girl last seen leaving home in Dungun
Nurul Batrisyia Hazwani Jamil, 16, has been missing since leaving her home in Kampung Alur Tempoyak, Dungun, around 9pm on 7 September. Dungun police are searching for her with help from patrol units and nearby stations, and ask anyone with information to contact the police or the investigating officer.
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500 hawksbill turtle hatchlings released at Kertih turtle sanctuary
A total of 500 one-day-old hawksbill turtle hatchlings were released into the sea at the Ma' Daerah Kertih Turtle Sanctuary in Terengganu today under the 2026 Nature Sustainability Programme organised by the Terengganu branch of the Girl Guides Association Malaysia. The Regent of Terengganu, Tengku Muhammad Ismail Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin, released several hatchlings and called on the public to protect the environment and marine ecosystems.
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Young Terengganu entrepreneur earns RM6 million a year from nisang products
In Kampung Batu Putih, Marang, entrepreneur Nur Nadirah Syuhadah Rahmat generates RM6 million in annual sales from nisan kerek-based products and now employs 51 workers. In Kampung Raja, Besut, batik maker Afizah Shaidi introduces wax-coated cardboard blocks to replace copper blocks, while a keropok lekor maker in Losong keeps his recipe and prices unchanged.
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Fire at Pulau Tenggol jetty parking area damages 11 cars
A fire broke out at the Pulau Tenggol public jetty parking area near Jalan Rajawali in Dungun, Terengganu on Saturday afternoon, affecting 11 cars. Two vehicles, a Perodua Myvi and a Mitsubishi ASX, were about 90 per cent destroyed, while nine others sustained minimal damage. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is still under investigation.
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Leatherback turtle lands and lays 81 eggs at Rantau Abang beach
A leatherback turtle came ashore and laid 81 eggs at Pantai Rantau Abang in Dungun early this morning, the second such landing in Terengganu this year. The eggs were handed to the Fisheries Department for incubation at the Rantau Abang Turtle Conservation Centre hatchery and are expected to hatch in 50 to 70 days.
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Baby boy's body found in hostel locker in Dungun
The body of a baby boy was found in a locker at a hostel of an educational institution in Dungun, Terengganu, last night. Early investigations suggest the baby died shortly after being delivered by a 19-year-old student in the hostel toilet last Wednesday, and the student is now being treated at a hospital. The case is being investigated under Section 318 of the Penal Code for concealing a birth.
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Missing fisherman's boat found on seabed off Dungun, Sabrie still missing
A fibreglass boat belonging to a fisherman missing off Dungun since Aug 27 was found on the seabed today at a depth of about 30 to 34 metres. The victim, Sabrie Rusli, 32, has not been found and the search and rescue operation continues with the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency involved.
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1906 stone inscription in Kemasik records Hainanese settlement from 1888
A granite stone with Chinese carvings from the Guang Xu dynasty in 1906 has been found at Kampung Air Jernih in Kemasik, Terengganu, believed brought by traders from Hainan, China. It is now kept at the Kemasik Hainanese Association building and is seen as a potential heritage attraction. Historians are calling for detailed study by the Terengganu State Museum and the National Heritage Department.
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Police probe discovery of newborn's body in Dungun hostel locker
A 19-year-old student in Dungun, Terengganu is suspected of hiding her newborn baby's body in a hostel locker after giving birth in an institution's toilet two days ago. Police received a report on the discovery at 10.48pm yesterday and the body was sent to Dungun Hospital for a post-mortem. The case is being investigated under Section 318 of the Penal Code for concealment of birth.
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Student, 19, gives birth in Dungun hostel; baby's body found wrapped in cloth in locker
A 19-year-old female student gave birth to a baby boy of about eight months in a hostel toilet at an educational institution in Dungun, Terengganu, last Wednesday night. The baby's body is believed to have been wrapped in cloth, placed in a bag and kept in a hostel locker before being found. Police are investigating under Section 318 of the Penal Code for concealing a birth, and the body was sent to Dungun Hospital's forensic department for a post-mortem.
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Terengganu air quality moderate, no hotspots detected this morning
Air quality in Terengganu is at a moderate level with API readings between 73 and 91 as of 8 am. The highest reading of 91 was recorded in Kuala Terengganu, while no hotspots were detected. The state Department of Environment confirmed the situation based on this morning's monitoring.
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Sepanggar murder case of senior citizen transferred to High Court
The Magistrate's Court in Kota Kinabalu has transferred the murder case of 72-year-old Piluta Samad to the High Court. Samad is accused of murdering his former fiancée, Hamidah Husin @ Lisa, whose dismembered body was found in Sepanggar. The transfer was made after the prosecution obtained sanction for the Section 302 charge.
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4-month-old baby dies at daycare in Dungun, police investigate negligence
A four-month-old baby girl died after being found unconscious at a daycare center in Bandar Al Muktafi Billah Shah (AMBS), Dungun, Terengganu. Police have opened an investigation under Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001 to determine if there was negligence or abandonment.
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Bukit Kemuning's Durian Tembaga wins top prize, state plans to propagate variety
The Durian Tembaga from Bukit Kemuning in Kijal, Terengganu, was named champion at a durian competition. The state government plans to study and propagate the variety to restore the fame of Bukit Kemuning durians and boost agro-tourism.
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Terengganu advises Rantau Abang tourism operators to reduce lighting to protect turtles
The Terengganu state government has advised tourism operators and business owners along Pantai Rantau Abang to reduce lighting to avoid disturbing leatherback turtles expected to land this season. The recent reappearance of leatherback turtles at Pantai Pasir Putih, Marang has brought new hope to conservation efforts and the state's tourism sector.
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Search for missing fisherman off Pulau Tenggol ends with no clues found
The search and rescue operation for fisherman Sabrie Rusli, whose boat capsized off Pulau Tenggol, was called off after no clues were found. The operation covered a large area and used various methods but yielded no discoveries.