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Kuala Besut
City in Terengganu, Malaysia
Overview
Kuala Besut is a small coastal town in Terengganu, Malaysia, best known as the main gateway to the Perhentian Islands. With its relaxed atmosphere, friendly locals, and proximity to beautiful beaches, Kuala Besut is ideal for travelers looking to connect with nature and enjoy authentic Malaysian hospitality.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Malaysia
State
Terengganu
Population
2,400
Time Zone
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Coordinates
5.83°, 102.56°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$473
Local Cost
$246
Local Income
$400
Cashless
30
English
35
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
42 Mbps
Upload
12 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
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 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
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 54/100.
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