Dabong (Jawi: دابوڠ), also known as Kuala Krai Selatan, is a small town in Kuala Krai District, Kelantan, Malaysia. It has a railway station. The famous Gua Ikan (Fish Cave) is situated nearby on the Galas River.
Dabong | |
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Town | |
| Other transcription(s) | |
| • Jawi | دابوڠ |
 Location in Malaysia | |
| Coordinates: 5°22′36.84″N 102°0′35.28″E / 5.3769000°N 102.0098000°E | |
| Country | Malaysia |
| State | Kelantan |
| District | Kuala Krai |
| Government | |
| • Type | District council |
| • Body | Dabong District Council |
| Population (2010[1]) | |
• Total | 40,659 |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (MST) |
| Postal code | 18200 |
| Area code(s) | 09-9xxxxxxx |
| Vehicle registration | D |
Dabong District Council Majlis Daerah Dabong مجليس دايره دابوڠ | |
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| History | |
| Founded | 1 January 1979 |
| Leadership | |
President | Mohd Hariff Ghazali |
District secretary | Mohd Fadzil Adnan Abdul Aziz |
| Motto | |
| Ikhlas Terus Maju (Sincere, Ever Onward) | |
| Meeting place | |
| 18200 Dabong, Kelantan Darul Naim. | |
| Website | |
| mddabong | |
Dabong is one out of four state seats in the Kuala Krai constituency.
Education
editPrimary school
edit- Sekolah Kebangsaan Mempelam Jelawang
- Sekolah Kebangsaan Kuala Geris
- Sekolah Kebangsaan Kemubu
- Sekolah Kebangsaan Dabong
- Sekolah Kebangsaan Biak
- Sekolah Kebangsaan Sri Mahligai
Secondary school
edit- Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Dabong
External links
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References
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