Chukai ( Terengganu Malay: ''Chuka'', Jawi: چوكاي), also known by the name of Kemaman Town ( Malay: ''Bandar Kemaman'', Terengganu Malay: ''Bando Mamang'', est. pop. (2017): over 170,000) is a

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and capital of

Kemaman District Kemaman is a district in Terengganu, Malaysia. Kemaman District 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. The district administrative seat and ...

, Terengganu, Malaysia. The name "Chukai" (proper spelling of the Malay word: ''cukai'') means ' taxes' in Malay. The town is so named due to its position near the estuary of the Kemaman River, whereby taxes and levies were imposed on riverine traffic, especially during the British colonial period. Chukai is the biggest town in southern Terengganu, and its position between the state capitals of Kuantan and Kuala Terengganu as well as proximity to the oil town of Kerteh has turned Chukai into a major commercial hub for the region. Nearby Kemaman Port serves both as a fishing port and supply base for oil platforms off the Terengganu coast.

Attractions

The Hai Peng Coffee Shop, located just off the main Kuantan-Kuala Terengganu route and near the town centre is famous for its fine coffees. Other attractions in the vicinity include: *The Ma’ Daerah Turtle Sanctuary Centre (near Kerteh) *

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watching along Sungai Kak Yah (Kak Yah River) in Kampung Ibok *The fishing village of Kuala Kemaman *Boating and

kayaking Kayaking is the use of a kayak for moving over water. It is distinguished from canoeing by the sitting position of the paddler and the number of blades on the paddle. A kayak is a low-to-the-water, canoe-like boat in which the paddler sits fac ...

along the Chukai River at the Bakau Tinggi Recreational Area Many beaches are within a short driving distance from Chukai. They remain idyllic, undisturbed by the fast-growing pace of development in Terengganu.
Club Med Cherating Beach
is about a 15 minutes drive south away from the town centre, towards Kuantan, Pahang. Another world class resort nearby is th
Resorts World Kijal (formerly Awana)
about 25 minutes drive north from the town centre, towards Kuala Terengganu, the state capital.

Image gallery

Image:HaiPengCSChukai.PNG, The Hai Peng Coffee Shop, a Chukai

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famous for its coffees and toast. Image:Rickshawchukai.PNG, A

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parked by the roadside with Chukai town in the background.

References

External links

Terengganu Tourism website Ma' Daerah Turtle Sanctuary Center
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