[Redang Island @ Pulau Redang, Terangganu, Malaysia]

Information Island You Need To know In Malaysia

Redang Island is famous for its crystal clear waters, white sandy beaches and the tropical fish that inhabit the numerous reefs, many within 50 feet of the shore. Its is one of nine islands, which form a marine sanctuary park offering snorkeling and diving opportunities for tourist.

History

The first settlers of Pulau Redang were belived to be the Bugis from Celebes, Indonesia. They established their first village at Teluk Kalong and later moved south to Pula Pinang (betel nut palm island), the island where the Marine Park Centre is located. Until recently, Kampung Air (Water Village) at Pulau Redang was home to a community of about 250 fishermen families belived to be descendants of these original Bugis settlers.

Many have since left the fishing trade and move into rapidly growing tourism industry. When Kampung Air was torn  down in 2001, a number of these families were relocated to the village inland, while others choose to move back to the mainland. Pulau Redang and its neighbouring islands became a protected Malaysian Marine Park in 1991 and is currently managed by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (NRE), Malaysia. Impact from human activities are managed to protect the marine environment and to conserve its coral reefs.

How to get to Pulau Redang

The island of Redang is relatively easy to acess from Kuala Lumpur if you take a plane or bus to Kuala Terengganu. From Kuala Terengganu airport or Terminal Bus you can take a taxi or grab to Tanjung Merang, a small fisherman's village which lies north of Kuala Terengganu. The boat ride to the island of Redang departs from Merang jetty and takes about 40 minutes to reach the island. Boat operators between Merang and Redang. During peak seasson there are also boats depart from Shahbandar jetty in Kuala Terengganu.

Booking Boat

When to go to Pulau Redang

The best time to visit Redang is between April and October. However, in October it might already be too late. The northeast monsoon blows from November to March; resorts (with the exception of the Taaras Beach & Spa Resort) are closed during this period. Because of this monsoon the underwater worls is a lot less beautiful as visibility is bad and there are currents. Avoid the island during School holiday and public holiday, too many visitors came here.

Where to stay in Pulau Redang

🏨 The Taaras beach & Spa Resorts ★★★★★
🏨 Sari Pacifica Resort & spa ★★★★
🏨 Coral Redang Island Resort ★★★★
🏨 Laguna Redang Island Resort ★★★★
🏨 Redang Pelangi Resort ★★★
🏨 Redang Lagoon Resort ★★★
🏨 Redang Beach Resort ★★★
🏨 Redang Reef Resort ★★★

Tourist Attractions

Sunset View

• Watch the Sunset & Sunrise
• Go Snorkeling
• Explore the Surroundings by Trekking
• Enjoy the Local Cuisine
• Diving and Exploring Life Underwater
• Turtle Watching
• Beach Activities

Snorkeling

Pulau Redang Coordinates:

Latitude: 5° 46' 17.99" N
Longitude: 103° 00' 32.40" E

    

[Tioman Island @ Pulau Tioman, Pahang, Malaysia]

Information Island You Need To Know In Malaysia

Pulau Tioman (Credit Image:Malaysia Truly Asia)

Pulau Tioman is an island off east coast of Peninsular Malaysia, acclaimed as a geological wonder, ecological paradise and one of Southeast Asia's most beautiful travel destinations. Located 32 nautical mile off Pahang state, but connected through Mersing town in Johor.

History

Tioman has been used for thousands of years by fisherman as an important navigation point and a source of fresh water & wood. During the past thousand years, it has played host to Chinese, Arab and European trading ships and often Chinese porcelain shards can be found on beaches around the island.

In more recent history, Tioman played host to both the British and the Japanese navies during the Second World War, and the water around the island are littered with war remains including HMS Repulse and HMS Prince of Wales, wreck.

Wrecks of HMS Repulse

How to get to Pulau Tioman

Pulau Tioman is a 2 hour boat ride from Mersing Jetty on the south eastern coast of Malaysia. To get to Mersing Jetty you can get a direct bus from Kuala Lumpur (Ticket Online) , it's best to book your bus before you go even in low season or especially at weekends.

When to go to Pulau Tioman

The resorts on Tioman island start opening up from March, once the monsoon season ends and close again in October. June and July are the peak months to visit here.

Where to stay in Pulau Tioman

There are 4 areas where visitors usually stay on Pulau Tioman, and where you stay depends on what kind of holiday you want to have.

• Kampung Air Batang 
• Tekek
• Juara
• Salang

Diving Area

Tourist Attractions

• Tioman Airport
• Panuba Bay
• Salang
• Tekek Village
• Minang Cove (The only cove of Tioman Island)
• Asah Waterfall
• Juara Turtle Project (Volunteer sea turtle & environmental conservation)
• Golden City (Part of Salang Village)
• Air Batang Challet (Also known as ABC)

Pulau Tioman Coordinates:

Latitude: 2° 48' 59.99" N
Longitude: 104° 10' 60.00" E

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What's the Difference

Are you taking a trip anytime soon? if so, where will you be Traveling? Or is it Travelling? But how you spell this word?. These words are a common cause of confusion bcoz some people used or spell them with one L while others use two L.

Is it Traveling or Travelling? That depends on where you are writing and who is your audience.

Both a spellings are correct. Or more precisely, neither one of them is wrong.

• Travelling is the preferred spelling in British English
• Traveling is the preferred spelling in American English

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