About Merang Jetty
Merang Jetty is the main mainland ferry and speedboat terminal at Kampung Merang in Setiu District, Terengganu, on Malaysia's east coast. It serves as the primary gateway for visitors travelling to Redang Island and nearby islands. The jetty features a terminal building with ticket counters and waiting areas, set beside Merang Beach facing the South China Sea, and is notable for its role in island tourism and local fishing activity.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a functional coastal jetty terminal with a covered waiting hall, ticket counters for various boat operators, and jetties where ferries and speedboats berth. The setting is a fishing village coastline with views of the South China Sea, sandy beach adjacent to the jetty, and busy boat movements especially in the morning. Areas to explore are limited to the terminal, jetty platforms and nearby beachfront with small shops and food stalls.
Key highlights
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Main mainland gateway for ferries and speedboats to Redang Island
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Terminal building with ticket counters and waiting area for island transfers
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Coastal views of the South China Sea and adjacent Merang Beach
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Active fishing village atmosphere with local boats
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Access point for island-hopping to Bidong and other nearby islands
History of Merang Jetty
Originally a local fishing jetty serving Kampung Merang, it was developed and upgraded to become the main tourism gateway for boat services to Redang Island and other islands off the Terengganu coast.
Culture & Context
Reflects the coastal fishing village heritage of Merang and its contemporary role in supporting island tourism, local livelihoods and maritime connectivity on Terengganu's east coast.
Route
| By air | Via Sultan Mahmud Airport in Kuala Terengganu, then road transfer to Merang Jetty |
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| By road |