Keropok lekor is sooo famous and important in Terengganu
Posted by pelf in Faces of Terengganu, Life as I see itDo you know how famous and important keropok lekor is in Terengganu?
You would think that the keropok lekor is as famous as the other local products such as batik and kain songket. You’re wrong. And if you think that turtles eggs are more well-known compared to keropok lekor, you’re also wrong.
Keropok lekor has been placed a rank higher than all other local products, but how do we tell?
By this (see picture below):
Sooo famous and important, huh? That the State Government decided to put it up on roadsigns, huh? *scratches head*
Oh, by the way.. Speaking of local products.. The State Government has also recently started the construction of a new market to house small businesses selling local products.. OPPOSITE the old building..
The old market, also known as Pasar Payang.
The spanking new market has got very elaborate architecture and definitely costs the government a bomb. Or maybe two. And it’s got a basement carpark too!
Oh, and I just remembered that there’s a mall right smack in the town centre that was scheduled to be completed and opened in January 2006 after construction was put off for 5 years when the state fell into the hands of the greens, but it seems that January 2007 is just two days away and the mall is still NOT OPENED. And I heard there’d be a McD! AAARRRGGHH!
Talk about jokes that the government pull..
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Keropok lekor is most important in Terengganu. Even if you are out of Terengganu, you will always see people selling Keropok Lekor Losong.
pelf: As far as I’m concerned, there’s also keropok lekor in Kuantan. PLUS.. However “important” some local products the locals deem, I think roadsigns are better left at that - being roadsigns. There are other ways to promote local products.
By the way, the construction of the mall has begun since 1999.
pelf: Yea, this I know. I mean, WE ALL know
Terengganu is still a part of Malaysia although it was on the oppositions’ hand.
pelf: Aha.. Then..? *scratches head* A part of Malaysia doesn’t mean the Federal Government can take over the State Government’s projects anytime, you know. PLUS.. The construction of malls and shoplots and markets are entirely under the State’s jurisdiction - there’s really no point in trying to blame other parties if things go wrong, or when projects don’t complete in time, you know..
Finally. I managed to access your blog.
I think the signboard is a great idea, especially for both local and foreign tourists looking for keropok lekor… Keropok Lekor is one of the best, besides nasi dagang, laksang, budu etc.
pelf: So does that mean that we’ll soon be seeing signs with “nasi dagang”, “laksang” and “budu” alongside “Hospital”, “Wisma Persekutuan” and “Jalan Sultan Zainal Abidin”? And then a few months down the road, we should expect to see “batik” and “kain songket” alongside “Jeti ke Pulau Perhentian” and things like that? I mean, I didn’t object to the idea of promoting Terengganu’s local products, but I think it shouldn’t be done this way lor..
BTW, didn’t you notice how the Terengganu gov has worked to improve the town, like more roadsigns, street pavement, drainage (too bad that too many selfish pp who dump rubbish in, defeating its purpose), street lighting in the town and at some remote spots/areas, and a couple of other things I can’t remember offhand. So, in general, there are things to cheer about, and kudos for MB Idris Jusoh, the Terengganu gov, and MPKT.
pelf: Yes, of course I noticed
You know, there are outstation people who have spoken commendingly of the town. Of course, there will still be a few grievances and areas of concern that need to be addressed, but on the whole, it’s quite positive.
pelf: And yes, I agree to this.. Which is why I didn’t rant about the signages that say “Waterfront” and “Kampung Cina” < -- because these are places tourists should visit (compared to things that the locals think tourists should buy)..
As for the KT Mall, I think they probably haven’t gotten the tenants yet, because outside looks pretty done for me. Meanwhile, I am also waiting for news on the swimming pool, which has gone into bad disrepair after it was closed down (still upset that they did it, especially when the two pools were already segregated).
pelf: Yea, and don’t get me started on the swimming pool.. *sigh*
interesting topic but I do find it comical. R they being creative with the lekor or are they just plain st*pid ?
pelf: I think they should hire more competent town planners
Its a great idea only if it is not annexed to the main road sign, and also let entire Terengganu, for the sake of consistency, post more creative food signs at the correct spots for gluttons !
pelf: Hahhaha..
In this context I also find many roadsigns in Malaysia useful for locals only but not for people from outside who really need to find their way around without fuss and wasting time going round in circles and squares or sometimes triangles…… that is called absurd btw, not comical and has many a time set my heart/head on fire….
pelf: This I’m not worried about Terengganu, because the most you can go is about 2 or maximum 3 rounds around town. But if you do it more than that, then something is wrong, but not with the roadsigns, hahaha