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Kampung Kuala Besut
City in Terengganu, Malaysia
Overview
Kampung Kuala Besut is a coastal town in Terengganu, Malaysia, most famous as the gateway to the Perhentian Islands. Blending traditional Malay culture with a busy jetty area, the town offers scenic river views, fresh seafood, and a laid-back atmosphere.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Malaysia
State
Terengganu
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Coordinates
5.83°, 102.55°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$625
Local Cost
$300
Local Income
$250
Cashless
35
English
45
Temperature
27.4°C
Summer Avg
28.2°C
Winter Avg
26.0°C
Record High
34.2°C
Record Low
21.9°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
2538 mm
Internet Speed
127 Mbps
Upload
98 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
10
Walk Score
10
Footways
19.0
Airport
KBR
Distance
47 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 6 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 60/100.
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