Terengganu
Energy state in transition: from oil and gas to renewables and advanced industry
ECERDC realised RM3.1 billion in Terengganu investments in 2024 (98% manufacturing), creating 5,356 jobs. Q1 2024 FDI: 65% of total, led by Japan.
GDP (2025)
RM42.0 billion
Growth Rate
4.0%
Places to Invest
Petrochemical & gas hubs: Kerteh and Kemaman, anchored by PETRONAS.
Energy transition: Kenyir hybrid hydro floating solar (RM1.96 billion Phase 1).
Critical minerals: proposed RM5.76 billion advanced mineral processing facility in Kemaman.
ECRL leadership: Terengganu's section is the most advanced (94.82% complete, Oct 2025).
Strategic Narrative
1.26 million
Population
13,035 sq km
Land Area
7
Districts
96.8%
Citizens
Logistics Network
Airports
- Sultan Mahmud Airport: 12 daily flights to/from Kuala Lumpur
Railways
- East Coast Railway Link (ECRL): 3.5 hours to KL with 7 stations
Highways
- East Coast Highway: 358 km dual-carriageways from Kuala Terengganu to Gombak (4-hour drive)
Ports
- Kemaman Port: Deepest natural water depth port in Malaysia: 648m quay length, 18m maximum draught
Industrial Parks & Zones
Kerteh Biopolymers Park
439 acresTarget industries: Petrochemical
Teluk Kalong Industrial Estate
4,463 acresTarget industries: Heavy industrial, petrochemical
Gong Medang Industrial Estate
253 acresTarget industries: SMEs, timber, furniture