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Langkawi Island

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Langkawi Island

The island of Langkawi is an exotic holiday destination that offers world-class accommodation and amenities sitting side by side with idyllic beaches, ancient rainforests and quaint villages. Langkawi, part of the State of Kedah, was named after the eagle (helang in the Malay,language - pronounced 'Lang'), hence the imposing eagle statue at Dataran Lang (Eagle Square), welcoming visitors who arrive on the island through the Kuah Jetty.

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Pulau Besar, Johor

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Pulau Besar, JohorThere are two islands with the same name Pulau Besar. One is near the coast of Melaka and the other one is in the South China Sea. This is about the last one. It's located off the east coast of Johor - 15 km from Mersing.Pulau Besar is surrounded by many nearby islands, like Pulau Mensirip, Pulau Hujung, Pulau Rawa, Pulau Harimau. Even Pulau Tengah  on which Expedition Robinson was filmed, is clo...

Last updated ( Tuesday, 15 December 2009 15:20 )

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Tioman Island

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Tioman IslandLegend has it that Tioman Island is the final resting place of a beautiful dragon princess who fell in love with the azure seas, and as such took the form of an island in order to offer shelter and comfort to travellers. But you would probably recognise it as the site of the 1958 musical, South Pacific.

Last updated ( Monday, 24 August 2009 17:46 )

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Pangkor Island

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Pangkor IslandOff the coast of Perak lies a cluster of fabulous islands, the most developed and accessible of which is Pangkor Island. It has a land area of only eight square kilometres and a population of approximately 25,000 islanders.In the 17th century, the Dutch built a fort in an effort to control the Perak tin trade. In 1874, it was the location of a historic treaty between a contender to the Perak thron...

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Pulau Tinggi, Johor

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Pulau Tinggi, JohorPulau Tinggi or Tinggi Island is one of the many captivating tropical islands that nestles the East Coast of Johor.  Its white, sandy beach surrounded by alluring blue waters makes it a perfect haven for those who want to escape from the mundane world.
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Aur Island, Johor

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Aur Island, JohorPulau Aur, known locally as Aur Island, lies about 65 km east of Mersing, Johor, Malaysia. It is part of the Johor Marine Park. Its corals, lagoons and offshore pools make it a tourist attraction. It has for many years also always been a frequent stopover point for fishermen.There is also a smaller island close by, Pulau Dayang. Both islands are home to Singaporean diving companies, divers reach t...

Last updated ( Thursday, 20 August 2009 09:58 )

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Pulau Sibu, Johor Marine Park

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Pulau Sibu, Johor Marine ParkPulau Sibu is a small island off Malaysia's eastern coast, facing the South China Sea. It is actually made up of several islands namely Sibu Besar Island, Sibu Tengah Island, Sibu Kukus Island and Sibu Hujung Island.Sibu Besar, the main island, is approximately 6 km long and 1 km wide and for the most part covered by tropical vegetation. On the southern end there is a small fishing village called ...

Last updated ( Wednesday, 13 May 2009 13:30 )

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Pangkor Island

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Pangkor IslandPangkor, with its charming mix of fishing settlements and resorts, is a fascinating and convenient holiday destination. It presents the visitor with a rare chance to live near fishermen and observe their lifestyle and also to simply enjoy the fine beaches and resort amenities.The fishermen live in scattered settlements on the eastern side, facing the town of Lumut and Teluk Batik. Visitors get a c...

Last updated ( Friday, 31 July 2009 14:53 )

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Perhentian Island

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Perhentian IslandPerhentian Island or Pulau Perhentian is located in the South China Sea 21 km from the coast of Kuala Besut, Terengganut. For hundred of years ago vessel sailing from the south coast of Peninsular Malaysia to Bangkok will stop-by for a rest and shelter at the ...

Last updated ( Friday, 31 July 2009 14:36 )

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Diving Sipadan – A must for all divers!

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Diving Sipadan – A must for all divers!Touted as one of the top 10 dive sites in the world, it is a truly unforgettable experience for many divers.  With just a mention of “Sipadan” within the diving community, one will get multiple great responses and reactions relating to barracudas, humphead parrot fishes, jacks, sea turtle, etc. with an incredible array of marine life that could rival any other world renowned dive locations. ...

Last updated ( Tuesday, 21 April 2009 10:04 )

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