Kuala Terengganu is the administrative capital royal capital of Terengganu. It is widely known as the main economic center of Terengganu due to its strategy location despite having the smallest area among the district. It has the largest population within the state.  

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The proposed site is the amalgamation of 3 lots - 1761, 1762,3540. It is currently occupied by the Bangunan Mara, a parking lot, a small undeveloped lot, and a few single-storey shop lots. It is bound by the 3 roads namely Jalan Masjid Abidin, Jalan Sultan Zainal Abidin And Jalan Tok Lam. It is located adjacent to the compound of Istana Maziah, as well as within walking distance of Pasar Payang, Dataran Shahbandar and Chinatown.