Tuesday 7 June 2011

PULAU KETAM

Pulau Ketam

Pulau Ketam, literally translated, means "crab island". It is a small island located off the coast of Klang. The island is easily accessible from the Port Klang jetty by ferry. The "floating houses" that come to view as visitors approach the island is a sight to awe any city slickers. Perching casually on long wooden stilts, these dwellings are suspended about one to ten (1-10) metre above sea level.
Pulau Ketam is the best opportunity for visitors to witness the natural beauty of fishing village. Visitors are able to enjoy the sightof mangrove swamps and species of birds around the island. And Pulau Ketam is also free from air polutions, traffic jams, finding car parking problem etc. Tour Agency are readily available. The one and only one is Green Way Tour Service which can give you satisfactory services.
Fishery is an important industry on this isle, and Pulau Ketam is known for its Fish Farm. These Fish Farm are seafood producer and the Farm are interesting site for tourists.

Jeti Pulau Ketam
                       Jetty Pulau Ketam

Your first step on Pulau Ketam is the pulau Ketam Jetty. Villager like to loiter around enjoying sea breezes after dinner. It is really relaxing and enjoying. At night times, teenagers assemble here for their leisures and social activities.

Hock Leng Keng Temple

                  Hock Leng Keng Temple

One of the biggest temple in Pulau Ketam. The temple is beautiful with intricate sculptures and colorful painting. It celebrates its big events at 28th of 4th Month of Chinese Calender, with chinese opera and mini concert.

Pulau Ketam
                                             First Bridge

There are 11 bridge in Pulau Ketem. (Sungai Lima has another 3). The first bridge is near main street. Here you can see a lot of boats parking at the small private jetties.

PULAU SIBU



Pulau Sibu

Pulau Sibu, also known as Sibu Island, 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 Kampong Duku with a population of fewer than a hundred people (about 40 families).
There are a number of small resorts on the island, typically used as a weekend or short vacation destination from Singapore, since the closest mainland jetty Tanjong Leman is only a roughly 3 hour drive from Singapore via Johor Bahru. The main leisure activities on the island are watersports such as snorkeling and diving - not surprising since the area was designated a Marine Park in 1993 and numerous coral reefs are close to hand.
There are four main beaches on the eastern side of Sibu, where most of the beach resorts are located. Sea Gypsy Village Resort and Dive Base and Sibu Island Cabanas are situated on a beach facing Tinggi Island. Other resorts, such as Rimba Resort, are on the opposite side. Resorts facing the mainland are Coconut Village Resort, Junansa Villa and Twin Beach Resort. Most of the resorts are closed during the annual 3-month monsoon period, save for those facing the mainland.





PULAU REDANG

Redang Island
Redang Island, locally known as Pulau Redang or just "Redang" is one of the largest islands off the east coast of Malaysia. It is one of nine islands, which form a marine park, and which offer snorkeling and diving opportunities. Access is from Merang or Kuala Terengganu on boats operated by the resorts; there is also a small airport with services operated by Berjaya Air from Singapore (Seletar Airport) and Kuala Lumpur (Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport).
The island is also an important conservation site for sea turtles. Previously, the indiscriminate economic exploitation of turtle eggs had caused fewer turtles returning to nest on the island. This has led the Terengganu state government to set up the Koperasi Setiajaya Pulau Redang in 1989, a cooperative aiming to develop and manage socio-economic programmes that could improve the livelihood of Pulau Redang locals without endangering its natural resources.[citation needed]
The Pulau Redang archipelago comprises Pulau Redang, Pulau Lima, Pulau Paku Besar, Pulau Paku Kecil, Pulau Kerengga Kecil, Pulau Kerengga Besar, Pulau Ekor Tebu, Pulau Ling and Pulau Pinang. Pulau Redang is the biggest of all the islands in the Marine Park, measuring about 7 km long and 6 km wide. Its highest peak is Bukit Besar at 359 metres above sea level. The boundary of the Pulau Redang Marine Park is established by a line linking all points 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) from the shores of Pulau Redang, Pulau Lima, Pulau Ekor Tebu and Pulau Pinang. The other nearby islands of Pulau Perhentian Besar, Pulau Perhentian Kecil, Pulau Lang Tengah, Pulau Kapas and Pulau Susu Dara are also gazetted and protected as Marine Parks. Today, only the bigger islands like Redang, Lang Tengah, Perhentian and Kapas have resort facilities for visitors. The management of Marine Parks primarily involves protection of the sensitive marine and terrestrial ecosystems by controlling the impact from human activities. These include waste & pollution management and conservation of coral reefs and terrestrial habitats.
The 2000 film, Summer Holiday was filmed on the Laguna Redang resort, and a replica of the tea house now serves as the resort's gift shop.

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Panorama of the Redang Island Beach


PULAU TIOMAN



Tioman Island

Tioman Island (locally known as Gunung Daik Bercabang Tiga) is a small island located 32 km off the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia in the state of Pahang, and is some 39 km long and 12 km wide. It has eight main villages, the largest and most populous being Kampung Tekek in the north. The densely forested island is sparsely inhabited, and is surrounded by numerous coral reefs, making it a popular scuba diving spot. There are also a lot of resorts and chalets around the island which has duty free status.
Its beaches were depicted in the 1958 movie, South Pacific as Bali Hai. In the 1970s, TIME Magazine selected Tioman as one of the world's most beautiful islands.
Apart from its diverse marine life, the inland rainforest area, encompassing approximately 12,383 hectares, in Tioman is a strictly enforced nature reserve. There are several protected species of mammals on the island, including the Binturong, Long-tailed Macaque, Slow Loris, Black Giant Squirrel, Red Giant Flying Squirrel, Mouse deer, Brush-tailed Porcupine, and Common Palm Civet, from a total of 45 species of mammals and 138 species of birds, including the majestic Frigatebird. Moreover, Tioman has species that are endemic to its shores. The soft-shelled turtle and the Tioman walking catfish are both unique and can be seen on rainforest walks.
The island is served by ferries from the Malaysian mainland, and a propeller plane service by Berjaya Air from the Seletar Airport in Singapore and Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Subang, Selangor.


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PULAU LANGKAWI



Langkawi Island Tours

Langkawi Island Tours

Discover Langkawi

Discover the magic and enchantment of Langkawi’s legendary past and experience the rich tapestry of its customs and traditions. This tour first takes you on visit of the Atma Alam Batik Art Village – a treasure trove of Batik creations – the unique fabric painting and dyeing technique that is simply every collector’s dream.


Langkawi Underwater World Tour


Langkawi, Malaysia’s most tourist-visited destination, is an island saturated in verdure and surrounded by teal-blue waters. It is home to an abundance of natural as well as manmade attractions. The Langkawi Underwater World Tour takes you on a journey to visit some of the island’s most popular sightseeing attractions. The day begins with a visit to the Atma Alam Batik Art Village, which houses a collection of fine silk Batik creations as well as showcasing its painting and dyeing techniques.
Later proceed to the sprawling 19-acre Eagle Square – Langkawi’s token landmark – where you can take plenty of pictures as well as indulge in some bargain hunting from nearby vendors at the Jetty Point. The next stop on the itinerary is Mahsuri’s Tomb before heading on over to Kuah Town for some duty-free shopping – be sure to get your hands on plenty of duty-free chocolates, liquor and perfumes. The tour wraps up with a visit to Underwater World – home to a diverse range of sea creatures including the giant green turtle. This manmade tourist attraction is one of the biggest aquatic and freshwater aquaria in Southeast Asia.
Langkawi Underwater World Tour

Langkawi Skybridge Tour


The Langkawi Skybridge Tour takes you on a cable car ride to the top of Gunung Matchincang. As the gondola-style cab makes its way to the top you can get a bird’s eye view of legendary Langkawi as well as numerous outlying islands in the distance; Oriental Village, the home of the cable car, is a great place to visit. The mini town – situated at the base of the geo-park’s mountain range – has more than a few attractions; the tour continues on past Telaga Tujuh – also known as the Seven Wells waterfalls – before heading on over to the Taman Buaya Langkawi – the Langkawi Crocodile Farm – where you can watch keepers wrestling with these leathery beasts.
After that, soak up the sun at ‘Pantai Pasir Hitam’ – known as Black Sand Beach; this shoreline is distinctive due to its almost opaque black sand. End your day with a relaxing visit to the Langkawi Wildlife Park set amidst a natural rainforest and featuring an exotic array of Langkawi’s furry and feathered friends.

Langkawi Skybridge Tour




Langkawi Eagle Square Tour

The Langkawi tour starts off with a visit to Underwater World – Malaysia’s largest aquarium – which features 200 different species of marine and freshwater creatures. The next stop on the itinerary is Langkawi’s most popular beach – Pantai Cenang. The sands are creamy white and the ocean waters warm and crystal clear; spend some time lounging on the sand and soaking up the sun and surf. Next, the tour heads on over to the Gamat Factory where you can purchase a wide variety of this traditional Malay medicine. Later the tour continues on towards Mahsuri’s Tomb; Mahsuri was a Malay princess who was accused of adultery and unjustly put to death. Her tomb stands as a commemoration of her innocence as well as in recognition of the curse she placed on Langkawi for seven generations. The last stop is Eagle Square; possibly the island’s most renowned and most visited attraction, the square is a beautiful collage of landscaped fountain structures as well as the colossal eagle statue.


Langkawi Eagle Square Tour