KUALA TERENGGANU, Jan 26 (Bernama) -- The Terengganu government encourages developers in the state to incorporate traditional elements in their projects, its Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Ahmad Said said. He said the existence of these buildings would provide a fresh perspective in the state's development landscape.

The state government would not force them to do so but would encourage creativity in their development projects, he said. "We've instructed the Kuala Terengganu City Council and the local authorities to build buildings with traditional concept," he told reporters after accompanying Sultan of Terengganu Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin for a visit at the city council today.

He said the state government plans to construct buildings with traditional carvings which are not only pleasant to the eyes but also functional over a long term. During the visit, Sultan Mizan was briefed on the various aspects of the city council including its history, jurisdiction, administrative structure, income and expenditure as well as its development plans.-BERNAMA