News near Pantai Rantau Abang
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College student dies after motorcycle hit by lorry in Marang
An 18-year-old college student died after his motorcycle was hit by a lorry on Jalan Bukit Kor near Kampung Rhu Rendang in Marang. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene, and his body was sent to Sultanah Nur Zahirah Hospital in Kuala Terengganu.
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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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Four men arrested for robbing lorry in Marang
Marang district police arrested four men after they allegedly robbed a lorry carrying goods at the Bukit Chendering U-turn junction in Marang yesterday afternoon. The suspects, aged 27 to 41, were detained and the case is being investigated under Section 395 of the Penal Code.
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Lipis fisherman gets RM937 bonus after netting 2.5kg fish in Sungai Jelai
A fisherman in Lipis, Pahang, was grateful after catching a wild 2.5kg kerai kunyit fish in Sungai Jelai. The fish was sold for RM375 per kilogram, making it the biggest bonus he has received while fishing in the river.
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Chief Justice heads list of 128 Terengganu honours recipients
Chief Justice Tun Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh led the list of 128 recipients of Terengganu state honours for 2026. The ceremony was held at Istana Syarqiyyah in Kuala Terengganu.
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Leatherback turtle returns to nest at Terengganu beach after nine-year absence
A leatherback turtle nested at Pasir Putih beach in Marang, Terengganu, last Wednesday, marking its first return to the location in nine years. A local turtle egg leaseholder found 44 eggs and sent them to the Turtle Conservation and Information Centre in Rantau Abang for incubation.
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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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Leatherback Turtle Returns to Terengganu After a Decade
A Leatherback turtle, the world's largest turtle species, has returned to nest on the coast of Terengganu after nearly a decade, with the last sighting in 2017. The discovery was made on 1 September at Pantai Marang, where tracks and a nest with 44 eggs were found by the Terengganu State Fisheries Office. The eggs have been moved to a hatchery in Rantau Abang, and the turtle is expected to return to lay more eggs during the season.
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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.