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| − | '''Kuala Besut''' is a small town in Terengganu, on the East Coast (Malaysia) | east coast of Malaysia. It is the gateway to the Perhentian Islands. | + | '''Kuala Besut''' is a small town in Terengganu, on the East Coast (Malaysia) | east coast of [[Malaysia]]. It is the gateway to the Perhentian Islands. |
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| − | Kelantanese is the local dialect of the Besut District, but like everywhere else in Malaysia, you will be understood if you speak standard Malay. | + | Kelantanese is the local dialect of the Besut District, but like everywhere else in [[Malaysia]], you will be understood if you speak standard ([https://ms.ehalal.io/muslim-friendly-travel-2024/{{urlencode:{{FULLPAGENAME}}|PATH}} Malay]). |
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| − | Kuala Besut is about 50 | + | Kuala Besut is about 50 kilometers south of Kota Bharu and about 110 kilometers north of Kuala Terengganu. |
You will probably arrive by bus at the Bus Terminal GPS 5.8301387,102.5522497, and if you are heading to the Perhentian Islands, you will need to board a speedboat at the Jetty. | You will probably arrive by bus at the Bus Terminal GPS 5.8301387,102.5522497, and if you are heading to the Perhentian Islands, you will need to board a speedboat at the Jetty. | ||
=== Travel on a Bus in {{FULLPAGENAME}} === | === Travel on a Bus in {{FULLPAGENAME}} === | ||
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* '''From Jerteh''', 17km south-west and the closest city to Kuala Besut, take a local bus or a shared taxi (RM20). | * '''From Jerteh''', 17km south-west and the closest city to Kuala Besut, take a local bus or a shared taxi (RM20). | ||
| − | * '''From Kota Bharu''' | + | * '''From Kota Bharu''' and there is a direct local bus service (City Liner #639) (RM6, 1h40m). It's also easy to arrange a share taxi ride RM80 - virtually any guesthouse or hotel in Kota Bharu will organise this.You can also book the mini van (Doremi Travel and Tour, telephone no +60 97479663) from Kota Bharu to Kuala Besut. You are required to make a reservation in advance, especially during the May-September high season. The fare is RM35 per person. |
* '''From Kuala Terengganu''', take any northbound bus and get off at Jerteh (110km). | * '''From Kuala Terengganu''', take any northbound bus and get off at Jerteh (110km). | ||
| − | * '''From Penang''' east-bound Mutiara Ekspress depart from Sungai Nibong ''ekspres bas'' (express bus) terminal (public bus 401 from Penang Jetty RM2) to Jerteh via Kota Bharu twice daily (09:00 and 21:00, RM46), sometimes to Kuala Besut depending on the number of passengers going there. The journey requires around 6 hours. '''There is no direct bus from Butterworth to Kuala Besut!''' From Butterworth you can take two direct buses (Mutiara at 22:00 and S.P.Bumi 09:00 and 21:00) to Jerteh (RM42.70 vs RM42.00) and from there take a local bus, taxi (10-20RM/car), walk or hitchhike for another 17km to Kuala Besut Jetty. You will arrive at Jerteh at 03:00-05:00 at the petrol station next to T junction of roads to Kuala Besut and Kuala Terengganu in middle of nowhere, so you will have plenty of time to bargain with taxi drivers who are waiting there for you or to walk to the bus station in Jerteh (1 | + | * '''From [[Penang]]''' east-bound Mutiara Ekspress depart from Sungai Nibong ''ekspres bas'' (express bus) terminal (public bus 401 from [[Penang]] Jetty RM2) to Jerteh via Kota Bharu twice daily (09:00 and 21:00, RM46), sometimes to Kuala Besut depending on the number of passengers going there. The journey requires around 6 hours. '''There is no direct bus from Butterworth to Kuala Besut!''' From Butterworth you can take two direct buses (Mutiara at 22:00 and S.P.Bumi 09:00 and 21:00) to Jerteh (RM42.70 vs RM42.00) and from there take a local bus, taxi (10-20RM/car), walk or hitchhike for another 17km to Kuala Besut Jetty. You will arrive at Jerteh at 03:00-05:00 at the petrol station next to T junction of roads to Kuala Besut and Kuala Terengganu in middle of nowhere, so you will have plenty of time to bargain with taxi drivers who are waiting there for you or to walk to the bus station in Jerteh (1 kilometers on primary street). The easiest way to go from [[Penang]] to Perhentian is take the GSM (Persada) direct bus which departs from Komtar Building in George Town (in walking distance from tourist area of Lebuh Chulia) directly to Kuala Besut Jetty, where you will walk a few minutes to the boat (first you have to wait couple hours in travel agency because the first boat departs at 08:00 and you will arrive there around 04:30, so you can buy a speedboat ticket at any of the agencies for the fixed price of RM70/return if you don't have one already). The bus from Butterworth to Kota Bharu costs RM35, and from there it's only 50 kilometers (90 min) to Kuala Besut by direct local bus (RM6). |
Alternatively, you can go to Prangin Mall and ask any bus counter for a ticket to Kota Bharu (RM37 or RM38). From KB Bus terminal, follow directions under "from Kota Bharu" above. | Alternatively, you can go to Prangin Mall and ask any bus counter for a ticket to Kota Bharu (RM37 or RM38). From KB Bus terminal, follow directions under "from Kota Bharu" above. | ||
| − | * '''From Kuala Lumpur''' there are a few buses services going direct to Kuala Besut, namely Mutiara, Perdana, Sani and Mahligai. All buses depart from Putra Station near Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC). The cost is usually RM40, and they drop you off within walking distance of the jetty. The buses leave twice daily, 09:00 and 21:00 and arrive in Kuala Besut around 05:00. The first boat is at 08:00 (until then the pier gate is closed!). Mutiara and Mahligai buses usually stop near the jetty. The trip is about 9 hours with only one stop at around 01:00 and 13:00. | + | * '''From [[Kuala Lumpur]]''' there are a few buses services going direct to Kuala Besut, namely Mutiara, Perdana, Sani and Mahligai. All buses depart from Putra Station near Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC). The cost is usually RM40, and they drop you off within walking distance of the jetty. The buses leave twice daily, 09:00 and 21:00 and arrive in Kuala Besut around 05:00. The first boat is at 08:00 (until then the pier gate is closed!). Mutiara and Mahligai buses usually stop near the jetty. The trip is about 9 hours with only one stop at around 01:00 and 13:00. |
| − | * '''From Johor Bahru''' buses leave from Larkin Terminal, and take 9-10 hours. Best is to take the 9PM ''Transnasional'' night bus to Kota Bharu (RM64.10), and ask to be dropped at Jerteh. | + | * '''From [[Johor Bahru]]''' buses leave from Larkin Terminal, and take 9-10 hours. Best is to take the 9PM ''Transnasional'' night bus to Kota Bharu (RM64.10), and ask to be dropped at Jerteh. |
* '''From Singapore''' you can take the 9:45PM night bus from Kitchener Complex (Lavender MRT) to Kuala Terengganu (RM183). | * '''From Singapore''' you can take the 9:45PM night bus from Kitchener Complex (Lavender MRT) to Kuala Terengganu (RM183). | ||
| − | Taxi drivers may try to take you to a travel agent of their choosing, who will pay them commission (which gets charged to you). If you are going to the Perhentian Islands and already have | + | Taxi drivers may try to take you to a travel agent of their choosing, who will pay them commission (which gets charged to you). If you are going to the Perhentian Islands and already have lodging booked, just go directly to the jetty, or pick an agent of your own choice, but in the end you will pay RM70 for a return ticket everywhere, so it really doesn't matter which travel agency you choose. |
| − | Tour operators in town can arrange transfers to Taman Negara (RM90), Cameron Highlands (RM75) and Kuala Lumpur (RM70). If you are returning from the Perhentian Islands you'll need to catch an early boat to make it in time, so advance reservations are recommended. | + | Tour operators in town can arrange transfers to Taman Negara (RM90), Cameron Highlands (RM75) and [[Kuala Lumpur]] (RM70). If you are returning from the Perhentian Islands you'll need to catch an early boat to make it in time, so advance reservations are recommended. |
===By rail=== | ===By rail=== | ||
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The nearest train station is Tanah Merah, although most travelers opt for Kota Bharu's better-serviced Wakaf Bahru station instead. | The nearest train station is Tanah Merah, although most travelers opt for Kota Bharu's better-serviced Wakaf Bahru station instead. | ||
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The nearest airport to Kuala Besut is Kota Bharu Airport (KBR). It takes 1 hour 15 mins to Kuala Besut Jetty. | The nearest airport to Kuala Besut is Kota Bharu Airport (KBR). It takes 1 hour 15 mins to Kuala Besut Jetty. | ||
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From Kuala Terengganu Airport (TGG)/(KTA), it takes 2 hours to reach Kuala Besut. | From Kuala Terengganu Airport (TGG)/(KTA), it takes 2 hours to reach Kuala Besut. | ||
| − | <h2 class=subheader> | + | <h2 class=subheader>Get Around</h2> |
| − | <h2 class=subheader>What to | + | <h2 class=subheader>What to See</h2> |
| − | Kuala Besut Jetty Terengganu Malaysia - panoramio - Entrance to the Kuala Besut Tourist Jetty, with its traditional-Terengganu-palace-style roof, showing the Malay-language sign in Rumi (Roman letters) and Jawi (Arabic letters) | + | Kuala Besut Jetty Terengganu [[Malaysia]] - panoramio - Entrance to the Kuala Besut Tourist Jetty, with its traditional-Terengganu-palace-style roof, showing the Malay-language sign in Rumi (Roman letters) and Jawi (Arabic letters) |
'''Perhentian Islands'''. Kuala Besut is the place to go to get the boat to the Perhentians. RM70 return everywhere. (Update August 2022: Price for a return ticket could be bargained down to RM50 to RM55). Also RM30 Park Conservation Fee to be paid. Lots of boats with life jackets, and no overloading, as the KB Harbour Police do daily checkups. | '''Perhentian Islands'''. Kuala Besut is the place to go to get the boat to the Perhentians. RM70 return everywhere. (Update August 2022: Price for a return ticket could be bargained down to RM50 to RM55). Also RM30 Park Conservation Fee to be paid. Lots of boats with life jackets, and no overloading, as the KB Harbour Police do daily checkups. | ||
<h2 class=subheader>Top Muslim Travel Tips for {{FULLPAGENAME}}</h2> | <h2 class=subheader>Top Muslim Travel Tips for {{FULLPAGENAME}}</h2> | ||
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* Pantai Timor A well sorted 2-floor supermarket near the Kuala Besut bus station and the market square. | * Pantai Timor A well sorted 2-floor supermarket near the Kuala Besut bus station and the market square. | ||
| − | <h2 class=subheader>Halal Restaurants | + | <h2 class=subheader>Halal Food & Restaurants</h2> |
There are many good eating places. | There are many good eating places. | ||
| − | On Tuesdays there are some stalls offerings affordable but delicious street food on the market square near the Kuala Besut bus station. | + | On Tuesdays there are some stalls offerings affordable but delicious street food on the market square near the Kuala Besut bus station.<h2 class=subheader>Buy Muslim Friendly condos, Houses and Villas in {{FULLPAGENAME}}</h2> |
| − | <h2 class=subheader>Buy Muslim Friendly | + | eHalal Group {{FULLPAGENAME}} is a prominent real estate company specializing in providing Muslim-friendly properties in {{FULLPAGENAME}}. Our mission is to cater to the specific needs and preferences of the Muslim community by offering a wide range of halal-certified residential and commercial properties, including houses, condos, and factories. With our commitment to excellence, client satisfaction, and adherence to Islamic principles, eHalal Group has established itself as a trusted name in the real estate industry in {{FULLPAGENAME}}. |
| − | eHalal Group {{FULLPAGENAME}} is a prominent real estate company specializing in providing Muslim-friendly properties in {{FULLPAGENAME}}. Our mission is to cater to the specific needs and preferences of the Muslim community by offering a wide range of halal-certified residential and commercial properties, including houses, condos, and factories. With our commitment to excellence, | ||
| − | At eHalal Group, we understand the importance of meeting the unique requirements of Muslim individuals and families seeking properties that align with their cultural and religious trainings. Our extensive portfolio of Muslim-friendly properties in {{FULLPAGENAME}} ensures that | + | At eHalal Group, we understand the importance of meeting the unique requirements of Muslim individuals and families seeking properties that align with their cultural and religious trainings. Our extensive portfolio of Muslim-friendly properties in {{FULLPAGENAME}} ensures that clients have access to a diverse selection of options tailored to their needs. Whether it's a luxurious villa, a modern condominium, or a fully equipped factory, our team is dedicated to assisting clients in finding their ideal property. |
| − | For those seeking a comfortable and modern living space, our condos are an excellent choice. Starting at US$ 350,000 | + | For those seeking a comfortable and modern living space, our condos are an excellent choice. Starting at US$ 350,000 and these condominium units offer contemporary designs, state-of-the-art facilities, and convenient locations within {{FULLPAGENAME}}. Each condo is thoughtfully designed to incorporate halal-friendly features and amenities, ensuring a seamless integration of Islamic values into everyday living. |
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| − | <h2 class=subheader>Muslim Friendly | + | <h2 class=subheader>Muslim Friendly Hotels</h2> |
* Nan Hotel - Good and basic with cold showers and fan only. Friendly hosts. | * Nan Hotel - Good and basic with cold showers and fan only. Friendly hosts. | ||
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* Ain Hotel Has big, clean rooms with TV and WiFi. Good choice to stay overnight. | * Ain Hotel Has big, clean rooms with TV and WiFi. Good choice to stay overnight. | ||
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| + | Kuala Besut jetty taxi fares, June 2018 - Taxi fares from Kuala Besut jetty (June 2023) | ||
The bus terminal is less than 10 minutes' walk from the jetty and offers transport to many locations. Bus tickets can be purchased at the respective bus company ticket counters. There's a affordable supermarket around the junction as well as 2 tiny public(?) bathrooms /shower rooms (RM0.5 for toilet use, RM1 for shower use). | The bus terminal is less than 10 minutes' walk from the jetty and offers transport to many locations. Bus tickets can be purchased at the respective bus company ticket counters. There's a affordable supermarket around the junction as well as 2 tiny public(?) bathrooms /shower rooms (RM0.5 for toilet use, RM1 for shower use). | ||
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===Kota Bharu=== | ===Kota Bharu=== | ||
| − | Shared taxi depart at 9am, 1pm and 5pm. Travel duration around 1h. Cityliner bus #639 to the | + | Shared taxi depart at 9am, 1pm and 5pm. Travel duration around 1h. Cityliner bus #639 to the downtown of Kota Bharu leaves at 07:30, 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:30, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:30 and 18:30 (RM 6 per person). The bus is old, dirty, has no AC and gets really dusty because the driver has to leave the doors open for fresh air. Travel duration is 1h45 give or take 15 minutes. The bus rarely enters the station and picks up people from the road across. |
===Sungai Kolok (Thailand border)=== | ===Sungai Kolok (Thailand border)=== | ||
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===Kuala Terengganu=== | ===Kuala Terengganu=== | ||
| − | From Kuala Besut the timetable is erratic, though | + | From Kuala Besut the timetable is erratic, though roughly 07:00, 08:30, 10.30, 13:00, 14:30 and 16:30. The bus stop in Kuala Besut is located in the village near the market square around 1 kilometers from the jetty. The yellow bus (SP Bumi) can actually be picked up along the primary street from the jetty. Turn left at the end of the jetty and walk to the end of the primary street; the bus will stop on the junction just before the bridge. Service is limited on Friday with usually one in the morning and one at lunch time. The cost is RM10.80 and it takes 2h20 from/to Kuala Terengganu. |
KB is a hard place to get out of if you are going to Kuala Terengganu. The major buses don’t leave from KB to KT. They leave from Jerteh another town. Only an irregular local bus does this journey. | KB is a hard place to get out of if you are going to Kuala Terengganu. The major buses don’t leave from KB to KT. They leave from Jerteh another town. Only an irregular local bus does this journey. | ||
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===Penang (Georgetown or Butterworth)=== | ===Penang (Georgetown or Butterworth)=== | ||
| − | The new Kuala Besut bus station has buses to Butterworth and Georgetown in the morning (8 AM ?) and evening (8 PM). It's easier and affordableer to take the bus to Butterworth and then the ferry to Georgetown since the bus station on Penang (Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal) is a few | + | The new Kuala Besut bus station has buses to Butterworth and Georgetown in the morning (8 AM ?) and evening (8 PM). It's easier and affordableer to take the bus to Butterworth and then the ferry to Georgetown since the bus station on [[Penang]] (Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal) is a few kilometers south of Georgetown (and you would have to take another local bus to get to there). RM50 for Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal, little less for Butterworth). |
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[[file:Kuala Besut Jetty Terengganu Malaysia - panoramio (4) (cropped).jpg|1280px]] Kuala Besut river - upright 1.2|The Besut River at its mouth (kuala in Malay)
Kuala Besut is a small town in Terengganu, on the East Coast (Malaysia) | east coast of Malaysia. It is the gateway to the Perhentian Islands.
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Local Languages
Kelantanese is the local dialect of the Besut District, but like everywhere else in Malaysia, you will be understood if you speak standard (Malay).
Travel to Kuala Besut
Kuala Besut is about 50 kilometers south of Kota Bharu and about 110 kilometers north of Kuala Terengganu.
You will probably arrive by bus at the Bus Terminal GPS 5.8301387,102.5522497, and if you are heading to the Perhentian Islands, you will need to board a speedboat at the Jetty.
Travel on a Bus in Kuala Besut
- From Jerteh, 17km south-west and the closest city to Kuala Besut, take a local bus or a shared taxi (RM20).
- From Kota Bharu and there is a direct local bus service (City Liner #639) (RM6, 1h40m). It's also easy to arrange a share taxi ride RM80 - virtually any guesthouse or hotel in Kota Bharu will organise this.You can also book the mini van (Doremi Travel and Tour, telephone no +60 97479663) from Kota Bharu to Kuala Besut. You are required to make a reservation in advance, especially during the May-September high season. The fare is RM35 per person.
- From Kuala Terengganu, take any northbound bus and get off at Jerteh (110km).
- From Penang east-bound Mutiara Ekspress depart from Sungai Nibong ekspres bas (express bus) terminal (public bus 401 from Penang Jetty RM2) to Jerteh via Kota Bharu twice daily (09:00 and 21:00, RM46), sometimes to Kuala Besut depending on the number of passengers going there. The journey requires around 6 hours. There is no direct bus from Butterworth to Kuala Besut! From Butterworth you can take two direct buses (Mutiara at 22:00 and S.P.Bumi 09:00 and 21:00) to Jerteh (RM42.70 vs RM42.00) and from there take a local bus, taxi (10-20RM/car), walk or hitchhike for another 17km to Kuala Besut Jetty. You will arrive at Jerteh at 03:00-05:00 at the petrol station next to T junction of roads to Kuala Besut and Kuala Terengganu in middle of nowhere, so you will have plenty of time to bargain with taxi drivers who are waiting there for you or to walk to the bus station in Jerteh (1 kilometers on primary street). The easiest way to go from Penang to Perhentian is take the GSM (Persada) direct bus which departs from Komtar Building in George Town (in walking distance from tourist area of Lebuh Chulia) directly to Kuala Besut Jetty, where you will walk a few minutes to the boat (first you have to wait couple hours in travel agency because the first boat departs at 08:00 and you will arrive there around 04:30, so you can buy a speedboat ticket at any of the agencies for the fixed price of RM70/return if you don't have one already). The bus from Butterworth to Kota Bharu costs RM35, and from there it's only 50 kilometers (90 min) to Kuala Besut by direct local bus (RM6).
Alternatively, you can go to Prangin Mall and ask any bus counter for a ticket to Kota Bharu (RM37 or RM38). From KB Bus terminal, follow directions under "from Kota Bharu" above.
- From Kuala Lumpur there are a few buses services going direct to Kuala Besut, namely Mutiara, Perdana, Sani and Mahligai. All buses depart from Putra Station near Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC). The cost is usually RM40, and they drop you off within walking distance of the jetty. The buses leave twice daily, 09:00 and 21:00 and arrive in Kuala Besut around 05:00. The first boat is at 08:00 (until then the pier gate is closed!). Mutiara and Mahligai buses usually stop near the jetty. The trip is about 9 hours with only one stop at around 01:00 and 13:00.
- From Johor Bahru buses leave from Larkin Terminal, and take 9-10 hours. Best is to take the 9PM Transnasional night bus to Kota Bharu (RM64.10), and ask to be dropped at Jerteh.
- From Singapore you can take the 9:45PM night bus from Kitchener Complex (Lavender MRT) to Kuala Terengganu (RM183).
Taxi drivers may try to take you to a travel agent of their choosing, who will pay them commission (which gets charged to you). If you are going to the Perhentian Islands and already have lodging booked, just go directly to the jetty, or pick an agent of your own choice, but in the end you will pay RM70 for a return ticket everywhere, so it really doesn't matter which travel agency you choose.
Tour operators in town can arrange transfers to Taman Negara (RM90), Cameron Highlands (RM75) and Kuala Lumpur (RM70). If you are returning from the Perhentian Islands you'll need to catch an early boat to make it in time, so advance reservations are recommended.
By rail
The nearest train station is Tanah Merah, although most travelers opt for Kota Bharu's better-serviced Wakaf Bahru station instead.
Fly to Kuala Besut
The nearest airport to Kuala Besut is Kota Bharu Airport (KBR). It takes 1 hour 15 mins to Kuala Besut Jetty.
From Kuala Terengganu Airport (TGG)/(KTA), it takes 2 hours to reach Kuala Besut.
Get Around
What to See
Kuala Besut Jetty Terengganu Malaysia - panoramio - Entrance to the Kuala Besut Tourist Jetty, with its traditional-Terengganu-palace-style roof, showing the Malay-language sign in Rumi (Roman letters) and Jawi (Arabic letters)
Perhentian Islands. Kuala Besut is the place to go to get the boat to the Perhentians. RM70 return everywhere. (Update August 2022: Price for a return ticket could be bargained down to RM50 to RM55). Also RM30 Park Conservation Fee to be paid. Lots of boats with life jackets, and no overloading, as the KB Harbour Police do daily checkups.
Top Muslim Travel Tips for Kuala Besut
Shopping
- Pantai Timor A well sorted 2-floor supermarket near the Kuala Besut bus station and the market square.
Halal Food & Restaurants
There are many good eating places.
On Tuesdays there are some stalls offerings affordable but delicious street food on the market square near the Kuala Besut bus station.
Buy Muslim Friendly condos, Houses and Villas in Kuala Besut
eHalal Group Kuala Besut is a prominent real estate company specializing in providing Muslim-friendly properties in Kuala Besut. Our mission is to cater to the specific needs and preferences of the Muslim community by offering a wide range of halal-certified residential and commercial properties, including houses, condos, and factories. With our commitment to excellence, client satisfaction, and adherence to Islamic principles, eHalal Group has established itself as a trusted name in the real estate industry in Kuala Besut.
At eHalal Group, we understand the importance of meeting the unique requirements of Muslim individuals and families seeking properties that align with their cultural and religious trainings. Our extensive portfolio of Muslim-friendly properties in Kuala Besut ensures that clients have access to a diverse selection of options tailored to their needs. Whether it's a luxurious villa, a modern condominium, or a fully equipped factory, our team is dedicated to assisting clients in finding their ideal property.
For those seeking a comfortable and modern living space, our condos are an excellent choice. Starting at US$ 350,000 and these condominium units offer contemporary designs, state-of-the-art facilities, and convenient locations within Kuala Besut. Each condo is thoughtfully designed to incorporate halal-friendly features and amenities, ensuring a seamless integration of Islamic values into everyday living.
If you are looking for a more spacious option, our houses are perfect for you. Starting at US$ 650,000, our houses provide ample living space, privacy, and a range of customizable features to meet your specific requirements. These houses are located in well-established neighborhoods in Kuala Besut, offering a harmonious balance between modern living and Islamic values.
For those seeking luxury and exclusivity, our luxury villas in Kuala Besut are the epitome of sophistication and elegance. Starting at US$ 1.5 million and these villas offer a lavish lifestyle with private amenities, breathtaking views, and meticulous attention to detail. Each luxury villa is meticulously designed to provide a serene and halal environment, allowing you to enjoy the finest living experience while adhering to your Islamic principles. For further details please email us at info@ehalal.io
Muslim Friendly Hotels
- Nan Hotel - Good and basic with cold showers and fan only. Friendly hosts.
- Ain Hotel Has big, clean rooms with TV and WiFi. Good choice to stay overnight.
News & References
Travel Next
Kuala Besut jetty taxi fares, June 2018 - Taxi fares from Kuala Besut jetty (June 2023)
The bus terminal is less than 10 minutes' walk from the jetty and offers transport to many locations. Bus tickets can be purchased at the respective bus company ticket counters. There's a affordable supermarket around the junction as well as 2 tiny public(?) bathrooms /shower rooms (RM0.5 for toilet use, RM1 for shower use).
Taxis run everywhere, private mini vans run to Cameron Highlands and Taman Negara, and big buses to KL and Kota Bharu and other places but not Kuala Terengganu
Kuala Lumpur
There are express buses at 09:00 in the morning and 20:00-21:00 at night depending on destination and route.
Kota Bharu
Shared taxi depart at 9am, 1pm and 5pm. Travel duration around 1h. Cityliner bus #639 to the downtown of Kota Bharu leaves at 07:30, 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:30, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:30 and 18:30 (RM 6 per person). The bus is old, dirty, has no AC and gets really dusty because the driver has to leave the doors open for fresh air. Travel duration is 1h45 give or take 15 minutes. The bus rarely enters the station and picks up people from the road across.
Sungai Kolok (Thailand border)
Shared taxi is available 3 times a day, 09:00, 13:00 and 17:00.
Kuala Terengganu
From Kuala Besut the timetable is erratic, though roughly 07:00, 08:30, 10.30, 13:00, 14:30 and 16:30. The bus stop in Kuala Besut is located in the village near the market square around 1 kilometers from the jetty. The yellow bus (SP Bumi) can actually be picked up along the primary street from the jetty. Turn left at the end of the jetty and walk to the end of the primary street; the bus will stop on the junction just before the bridge. Service is limited on Friday with usually one in the morning and one at lunch time. The cost is RM10.80 and it takes 2h20 from/to Kuala Terengganu.
KB is a hard place to get out of if you are going to Kuala Terengganu. The major buses don’t leave from KB to KT. They leave from Jerteh another town. Only an irregular local bus does this journey.
Only the Bumi (pronounced Boo-me) yellow and green bus does this trip - 2 hours and RM10.5. It can be caught from the junction near the river bridge a few hundred metres from the pier. Ask the local residents. Times for departure are a bit uncertain, and there are several scheduled departures during the day, including one around 10:30.
Penang (Georgetown or Butterworth)
The new Kuala Besut bus station has buses to Butterworth and Georgetown in the morning (8 AM ?) and evening (8 PM). It's easier and affordableer to take the bus to Butterworth and then the ferry to Georgetown since the bus station on Penang (Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal) is a few kilometers south of Georgetown (and you would have to take another local bus to get to there). RM50 for Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal, little less for Butterworth).
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