Tanah Merah
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Tanah Merah is a territory (jajahan) and town in the state of Kelantan
in northeast Malaysia.The capital and main town is Bandar Tanah Merah where is situated nearby Sungai Kelantan.It is bordered by Pasir Mas
in the north, Machang
to the East, Kuala Krai
to the South East, Jeli
to the South West and Thailand
in the West.
Historically it used to be a capital of a kingdom called Chi Tu
. Chinese Sui Dynasty
annals of the 7th century describe an advanced kingdom called Chi Tu ("Red Earth") in the area now called Kelantan. The ancient name for Kelantan was "Raktamrittika", meaning "Red Earth" — this was later changed to "Sri Wijaya Mala".
Several types of school can be found in Tanah Merah. Among the schools in Tanah Merah are
Most of the population be distributed among various villages (or "kampung" in Malay) and suburb areas, while only a small proportion is located in the town.
Tanah Merah used to be a small town, but has seen major changes in last decade when the younger generation started to migrate to the cities in the Malaysian west coast for higher paying jobs. Money sent back to their families has catalysed growth, expansion and development of the town.
Tourist attractions include the availability of a variety of foods, and cultural attractions. For those who want cheap and local products, they can go to Bukit Bunga. There be a variety choices of clothes, house equipment and food, and customers can negotiate prices when shopping.
Ranking Population Jajahan Tanah Merah.
(Malay: Sungai Kelantan) which supplies much needed water to its agricultural plantations. Mt. Kemahang (876 m (2,874 ft)) and Mt. Kusial (723 m (2,372 ft)) are both located in the western part of Tanah Merah.
Kelantan
Kelantan is a state of Malaysia. The capital and royal seat is Kota Bharu. The Arabic honorific of the state is Darul Naim, ....
in northeast Malaysia.The capital and main town is Bandar Tanah Merah where is situated nearby Sungai Kelantan.It is bordered by Pasir Mas
Pasir Mas
-Geography:The district of Pasir Mas covers an area of 577 square kilometers and is bordered by the districts of Tumpat to the north, Tanah Merah to the south, Kota Bahru to the east, and the Thai district of Su-ngai Kolok to the west...
in the north, Machang
Machang
Machang is a territory of Kelantan, Malaysia. It is bordered by the districts of Kota Bharu to the north, Pasir Puteh to the east, Tanah Merah to the west and Kuala Krai to the south. It is home to one of the branch campuses of Universiti Teknologi MARA...
to the East, Kuala Krai
Kuala Krai
Kuala Krai is a territory and town in the interior of the State of Kelantan in the north-east of Malaysia.-Kuala Krai territory:...
to the South East, Jeli
Jeli
Jeli is a town and territory in Kelantan, Malaysia. As of 2000, the district's population is estimated to be 42,882. Jeli is administered by the Jeli District Council. Jeli is bordered by the state of Perak to the west, Thailand to the north, Tanah Merah district to the north east and Kuala Krai...
to the South West and Thailand
Thailand
Thailand , officially the Kingdom of Thailand , formerly known as Siam , is a country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula and Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the...
in the West.
Historically it used to be a capital of a kingdom called Chi Tu
Chi Tu
Chi Tu is an ancient kingdom mentioned in the history of China. The Sui Dynasty annals describe an advanced kingdom called Chi Tu. The location of Chi Tu was disputed to be around Kelantan or Pahang state in Malay Peninsula, or in Songkhla and Pattani Province of southern Thailand...
. Chinese Sui Dynasty
Sui Dynasty
The Sui Dynasty was a powerful, but short-lived Imperial Chinese dynasty. Preceded by the Southern and Northern Dynasties, it ended nearly four centuries of division between rival regimes. It was followed by the Tang Dynasty....
annals of the 7th century describe an advanced kingdom called Chi Tu ("Red Earth") in the area now called Kelantan. The ancient name for Kelantan was "Raktamrittika", meaning "Red Earth" — this was later changed to "Sri Wijaya Mala".
Education
See Also: List of schools in MalaysiaSeveral types of school can be found in Tanah Merah. Among the schools in Tanah Merah are
- Maahad Ahmadi,Padang Siam, 17500 Tanah Merah (Sekolah agama yang perlukan bantuan)
- Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Alor Pasir, 17500 Tanah Merah
- Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Batu Gajah, 17510 Tanah Merah
- Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Belimbing, Jln. Tanah Merah-Pasir Mas, 17500 Tanah Merah
- Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Dato' Mahmud Paduka Raja (1), 17500 Tanah Merah
- Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Ipoh, 17500 Tanah Merah
- Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Kemahang , W/P Felda Kemahang, 17500 Tanah Merah
- Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Ladang Kerilla, Peti Surat 39, 17507 Tanah Merah
- Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Tanah Merah (1), 17500 Tanah Merah
- Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Tanah Merah (2)(SEMETAM2), 17500 Tanah Merah
- Sekolah Menengah Teknik Tanah Merah, Km.3, Jln. Tanah Merah-Machang, 17500 Tanah Merah
- Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Bukit Bunga, 17500 Tanah Merah
- Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Dato Mahmud Paduka Raja (2), 17500 Tanah Merah
Demographics
Total population in 2009 was about 13,000, the majority being Malays, with small numbers of Chinese, Indian and immigrants from neighbouring Thailand.Most of the population be distributed among various villages (or "kampung" in Malay) and suburb areas, while only a small proportion is located in the town.
Tanah Merah used to be a small town, but has seen major changes in last decade when the younger generation started to migrate to the cities in the Malaysian west coast for higher paying jobs. Money sent back to their families has catalysed growth, expansion and development of the town.
Tourist attractions include the availability of a variety of foods, and cultural attractions. For those who want cheap and local products, they can go to Bukit Bunga. There be a variety choices of clothes, house equipment and food, and customers can negotiate prices when shopping.
Ranking Population Jajahan Tanah Merah.
| Rank | Daerah/Mukim | Population 2000 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kusial(Tanah Merah) | 46,737 |
| 2 | Jedok | 27,474 |
| 3 | Ulu Kusial | 27,298 |
Geography
The landscape of Tanah Merah is greatly influenced by the Kelantan RiverKelantan River
The Kelantan River is the major river in Kelantan, Malaysia. It drains a catchment area of about 11900 km²...
(Malay: Sungai Kelantan) which supplies much needed water to its agricultural plantations. Mt. Kemahang (876 m (2,874 ft)) and Mt. Kusial (723 m (2,372 ft)) are both located in the western part of Tanah Merah.