Perhentian Island...
Located at the north-eastern coast of Peninsular Malaysia. About 21 km off shores the remote town of Kuala Besut, in the state of Terengganu. Approximately 70km to Thai Border (Rantau Panjang - Sugai Kolok). Like Besut, people here generally speak Kelantanese Malay.
There are two lovely unspoiled island lie amidst exquisitely clear waters. Pulau Perhentian Kecil (Small Perhentian) and Perhentian Besar (Big Perhentian) comprise the Perhentian Island, aptly named after "henti"(stop) as fishermen from mainland Kelantan and Terengganu have, for centuries, stopped over at the island for a rest or to shelter during a major storm. A rocky virgin jungle provides hour of adventures for trekkers who may chance upon flying fox, long-tailed macaques and monitor lizards, while the underneath marine life shows off a splendid garden of coral.
Beginning 2003 Perhentian Island was are gazetted as Marine Parks. Marine Park is a sea zoned area for a distance of two nautical miles from the lowest sea level, except in Kapas Island in Terengganu, Kuraman Island, Rusukan Besar Island and Rusukan Kecil Island in Labuan. These areas are zoned for a distance of 1 nautical mile from the lowest sea level. Marine Park is established to protect and conserve various habitat and aquatic marine life. Further Detail.. |
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