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� Pulau Lima � Pulau
Tengah �
� Pulau Pemanggil � Pulau Aur � Pulau Besar �
Pulau Lima
For a taste of the local lifestyle, visit the fishing village here.
Apart from fishing, swimming and snorkelling, visitors can trek along
jungle trails to view waterfalls or see insects and birds fluttering
among the islands dense foliage. In it vicinity is Pulau Sibu and a
cluster of islands.
These islands namely Pulau Sibu Tengah, Pulau Sibu Hujung, and Pulau
Sibu Kukus are remote and deserted islands offering an
unforgettable holiday experience.
 Pulau
Tengah
Pulau Tengah, is an uninhabited island. During the 70's, the island
became famous as a Vietnamese refugee transit camp which was
subsequently closed in the early 80's. In 1985, Pulau Tengah was one of
the few islands gazetted by the Malaysian government as a Marine Park
due to its abundant marine life and rare specials of fish and coral.
Giant leatherback turtles come ashore to lay eggs yearly especially
during the month of July. Comfortable cottages are available.
Location: Nine nautical miles off
the coast of Mersing on the South China Sea. It is an hour away by boat
from Mersing.
Pulau Pemanggil
This remote island is also famed for its Chalets and longhouses are
available for visitors wishing to stay on the Island.
Location: About five hours away by
boat from Mersing.
 Pulau
Aur
Pulau Aur, with its secluded lagoons and offshore pools, is famed for
its natural scenic beauty. It is perfect for bathing and a host of
water-based activities. A popular destination for privately owned
yachts, many anchor in the calm waters between Pulau Aur and Pulau
Dayang. A longhouse on the island provides basic accommodation for small
groups of visitors.
 Pulau
Besar
Pulau Besar (formerly known as Pulau Babi Besar) rising some 2,000 feet
above the sea level is one of the largest islands off the coast of
Mersing. This island got its former name, Pulau Babi Besar, (directly
translated as Big Boars Island) from the numerous wild boars that roamed
the island before man inhabited the place.
Surprisingly, there is not a single boar on the island at present and
thus, the reason for the change of name to Pulau Besar. The island is
surrounded by 15 scattered islands including Pulau Rawa, Pulau Sibu &
Pulau Tinggi. A place irresistible to those who seek tranquility amidst
charm of a village setting, is characterized by long stretches of finest
beaches with fine, soft white sand fringe the island carefully hidden
from the outside world. Pulau Besar is fringed by crystal-clear azure
waters that people can actually catch sight of the abundant reefs. To
preserve the unspoiled marine life, the Government has gazetted it as a
marine park to protect around 60 species of marine life from any
activities that can harm their natural habitats within 2 nautical miles
around the island. The area houses most exotic coral reefs and
underwater flora as well as numerous chalet and restaurant.
 Rich
hues of wild vegetations are dappled throughout with the lush greens of
the coconut palms and tropical jungles. There are about 7 - 8 small
villages that are still populated by around 100 friendly dwellers who
are mostly fishermen. A myth was that about a fisherman couple who
transformed into mermaids. This legend is so popular among the local
folks that they believed at one time, a pregnant fisherman's wife was
craving for a kind of seaweed, that is plentiful in the Mersing waters.
After eating, she turned into a mermaid and the heartbroken husband
became one too after eating the same seaweed. Until today, it is claimed
that mermaids floating in couples can sometimes be spotted eating
seaweed around the island. During low tide, tourists can see nibbling
marks on the island rocks that supposedly proves the existence of the
mammals.
Location: Besar island is
accessible by boat from Mersing town, approximately 30 minutes.
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