Wakaf Tapai ( Jawi: واقف تاڤاي, est. pop. (2000 census): 899) is a small town in Marang District,

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. The population comprises 89% Malays, 10% Chinese and 1% of other races. The town is well known for the Malay

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'', a type of food made from

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which tastes like wine.

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Marang District Towns in Terengganu {{Terengganu-geo-stub