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Kuala Dungun is a coastal town in Terengganu, on the East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia. The town is often just called Dungun, although technically Dungun refers to the district in which Kuala Dungun is located.


Tanjong Jara Resort, Dungun
Tanjong Jara Resort, Dungun (31 December, 2006)
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Dungun was the site of iron mining activities in the pre-war days. The iron mine is located in Bukit Besi in Dungun. After the mine closed down in the 1970's, Dungun reverted to being another sleepy hamlet in Terengganu.

Tanjong Jara Resort, one of the most beautiful five-star resorts on the East Coast, is located some 8 km to the east of Dungun. Phone: 09 845 1100, www.tanjongjararesort.com

How to reach Dungun

Take the coastal road, Route 3, from Kuala Terengganu south

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