Redang Resort

Pulau Redang, located 45km off the coast of Kuala Terengganu, is the largest of a group of nine protected islands dotting the South China Sea off the Terengganu coast. The island offers crystal clear waters and numerous dive sites for enthusiasts. Sheltered within the Pulau Redang Marine Park, the waters here are rich in marine life. At midday when sun rays penetrate the sea, brilliant hues of coral, anemones and fish can be seen.

The waters around Pulau Redang also contain two historic shipwrecks: The H.M.S. Prince of Wales and H.M.S. Repulse, which sank here at the start of World War II, setting the stage for the Japanese occupation of Malaya. This paradise island is perfect for snorkelling, swimming, scuba-diving, jungle trekking, boating and canoeing. No fishing is allowed within a 3.2km radius of the island as Pulau Redang is gazetted as a marine park. The collection of corals and other aquatic life is also strictly prohibited. Berjaya Resort offers a golf course in an idyllic setting.

Redang island is perfect for snorkeling, swimming, scuba diving, jungle trekking, boating and canoeing. This paradise-like island offers crystal clear water, pearly white shores, a colorful array of spectacular marine life, a breathtaking sunset and what could be the world's most mature coral gardens. This is your chance to see and be acquainted with the local eel, giant garoupa, black tipped shark, etc. Chance encounter with the Green turtle and Hawkbill turtle is common. There are corals of every imaginable shape, size or color. The observant are rewarded with sights of flatworm, nudibranch, shrimp, squid, cuttlefish, stonefish, lionfish and pipefish. 

No fishing is allowed within a 3.2 km radius of the island as Pulau Redang. The collection of corals and other aquatic life is also prohibited. The fines and penalties are severe and each year sees reports of arrests and fines. Activities prohibited and not allowed are: 

• Collecting and taking of aquatic life ( corals, shell or fishes whether living or alive ).
• Fishing without a license & Causing Pollution (3.2 km radius), i.e. littering Possession of spear fishing equipment.

The waters around Pulau Redang also contain two historic shipwrecks. The H.M.S Prince of Wales and the H.M.S Repulse were sunk here at the start of World War II, setting the stage for the Japanese occupation of Malaya.

The hilly island of Redang can be fascinating in its own way. There is a moderately well trodden and marked path between Pasir Panjang and Teluk Dalam beach, about 2 km long.  Sights include a small stream and pools alive with catfish, the occasional encounter with the shy kancil (little deer) and monkeys, and other jungle flora and fauna.  At the end of the trek is the Berjaya Redang Beach Resort at Teluk Dalam. For the more adventurous, there are rocky cliffs and outcrops away from this beaten path that offer spectacular overhead views of Pasir Panjang below.

Resort at redang Island

Berjaya Redang Resort

Redang Holiday Beach Villa

Sari Pacifica Hotel

Coral Redang

Redang Pelangi Resort

Ayu Mayang Resort

Redang Bay Resort

Redang Lagoon Chalet

Laguna Redang Island Resort

Redang Reef Resort

Redang Bahtera

Redang Kalong Resort

Mozana Redang Resort

Wisana Redang Beach Chalet

Redang Mutiara Beach Resort

sipadan island, an oceanic island

The internationally famous island of Sipadan lies five degrees north of the equator in the Sulawesi Sea (Celebes Sea). Lying 35km south of Semporna, on Sabah's mainland, like many tropical islands it is thickly forested and surrounded by sandy beaches. Sipadan is an oceanic island and was formed by living corals growing on top of an extinct undersea volcano, which rises 600m from the seabed.

The geographic position of Sipadan puts it in the centre of the richest marine habitat in the world, the heart of the Indo-Pacific basin. More than 3000 species of fish and hundreds of coral species have been classified in this richest of ecosystems. Sipadan is well known for its unusually large numbers of green and hawksbill turtles which gather there to mate and nest and it is not unusual for a diver to see more then 70 turtles on each dive. Another unique feature to divers visiting Sipadan is the turtle tomb, an underwater limestone cave with a labyrinth of tunnels and chambers that contain many skeletal remains of tribes that became disoriented and then drowned.

The residential schooling barracuda and big- eye trevally are one of the highlights on every divers wish-list which often gather in thousands forming spectacular tornado-like formations. With the possibility of seeing pelagics such as mantas, eagle rays, scalloped hammerhead sharks and whale sharks, each dive at Sipadan is a highly anticipated event. Its not only the frogfish that amaze divers coming to Sipadan, the macro life is equally mesmerizing. Garden eels, leaf scorpionfish. mantis shrimps, fire graces and various pipefish are guaranteed at various dive sites. The diversity and abundance of marine life found at Sipadan gives it its reputation of being one of the ten best dive locations in the world. 

Dayang Bunting Island at langkawi, the legendary island.

Even the most beautiful place seems to be back to a legend, which makes it moreintéressantundunvergesslich have. Literally, the name of the island "island girl Derschcheeks." This is unetouchante and magical legend, make the island appear to bemystical and amazing at the same time.

The history of this island began as a beautiful fairy princess – Mambang Sari etMat Teja, a man in love with the princess from the moment he saw siefiel. Mat Teja Mambang Sarimet at the lake, and he was by his notesangezogen.Erste beauty of a wise old man, Mat Teja finally managed to win the final Lecoeur Mambang sari.

Live happily on earth, a son Mambang Sari Mat Teja. Allerdingshat leurmoment ofhappiness do not last more than her baby died after a short période.Soumettretraumatic pain and formidable entschiedMambang Sari mettreson child to rest in the lake alone. At the same time, siealle childless women and blessed is sterile afterswimming in Seedenkba

Penang Island, northwest coast of Peninsular Malaysia.

Penang is the northwest coast of Peninsular Malaysia is located in a country. State is divided into two parts, through the Malacca Strait. The country is the first time the British Concession in Peninsular Malaysia. 

From the name of the tree (areca) taken by the island's name. 

Penang, originally belonging to the Sultanate of Kedah, allocated to the British East India Company (British East India Company) from Sultan Muhammad Jiwa, Sudan in Kedah, in 1786 Siam and Burma by the British attacks, protection and exchange . 11 August 1786, Captain Francis Light, known as the founder of Penang, named in honor of the Prince of Wales Island Island Bermuda British Raja. Located in Cape Town Penaigre deposits known as the "George Town" is the name of King George III Island, east end. 

 Captain Francis Light: Founder, or the usurpation of the Straits of Malacca began in the location of the island, causing the vessel to use as a trading port in the region as the ambitions of the French naval base in the interests of the British East India Company. 

Sultan Muhammad Jiwa without knowledge, in the absence of light has permitted the British East India Company's force protection agreement. When the company does not aid Kedah when he was attacked Siam, Sudan in 1790, trying to recapture the island. Unfortunately, the trial was successful, and the Sudan Mohammed Jiwa has been designated as $ 6,000 honorarium, Spain each year to the company. This costs 10,000 dollars, and Seberang Perai (Province Wellesley) in the 1800 delivery. To this day, submitted by the Malaysian Federal Government payments to the state to pay. 

1826, Penang, Malacca and Singapore together as the Straits Settlements (Straits Settlements) as part of, according to the British Government in India. In 1867 the state of British colonial rule. Malayan Union in 1946 as part of the year in 1948 to become a country in the Federation of Malaya. Federation of Malaya gained independence in 1957, the Federation of Malaysia in Penang in 1963, 13 countries since its establishment. 

The island is a free port until 1969. Despite the loss of free port status, free trade zone in the south of the island has become Asia's largest electronics manufacturing centers in the world from 1970 until the late 90s near Penang International Airport. 

Pangkor Island the best coves and beaches on the western coast of peninsular Malaysia

Off the coast of perak State, north of Selangor , lies a cluster of fabulous islands with unquestionably some of the best coves and beaches on the western coast of peninsular Malaysia. Among them, two islands predominate in terms of accessibility, infrastructure and development - the largest island, Pangkor and her sister Pangkor Laut. Those who are not familiar with the geographical locations generally confuse the two. Forty minutes by ferry from Lumut, the popular island resort of Pulau Pangkor (Pangkor Island) welcomes visitors with its serene golden beaches, crystalline blue waters, and cool refreshing breezes. Located about 90km south west of lpoh, it is largely inhabited by fisherfolk. 

They live in scattered fishing settlements along the coast especially on the eastern side, facing the town of Lumut and Teluk Batik, and their catch comprises mainly cuttlefish and anchovy. The modern facilities make it an ideal gateway. A wide range of sun and sea activities are available such as scuba diving, wind-surfing, fishing, snorkelling.

Interest Place

Exotic flora and fauna

Exotic flora and fauna can be found in this area. Rare orchids can be seen along jungle trek. Butterflies are tame enough to land on an outstretched palm. Colorful birds can been seen perched on the trees at the hill slopes. You may possibly catch a glimpse of monkeys swinging from the branches. Watch out for giant hornbills here. Complete your day by trekking to Pangkor Hill to observe the flora and fauna here.

Pasir Giam Beach

One of the great places of interest in Pangkor Island is Pasir Giam beach, which faces the small island of Giam. It is only 2km north of Teluk Nipah by road. When the tide is out, you can walk through the shallow waters to the island but watch for the high tide unless you have a boat...

Dutch Fort

At Teluk Gudang lies the 300-year-old stone foundations of a Dutch Fort built in 1670. It was one of the Dutch strongholds against pirates and local Malays. The fort was abandoned after it was attacked by a local warrior, Panglima Kulub, and his followers. Muzium Negara undertook its reconstruction in 1973. Today, only the stone foundations and carvings on a large rock left by the soldiers remain.

Pangkor Laut Resort

Internationally acclaimed Pangkor Laut Resort is situated on a privately owned island just 3 miles off the coast in the Straits of Malacca. It is approximately 45 minutes from Pangkor Island airport (including boat transfer). Only a small part of the island has been developed to house the 148 luxury villas of the Resort, Spa Village and its 8 magnificent Estates. Beyond the resort, the island is covered by lush and unspoiled rainforest, with coves of beautiful beaches surrounded by an emerald sea. Every villa, suite and Estate is elegantly designed and furnished, yet complements and blends in with the surrounding natural environment. Offering many fine dining opportunities, a wide range of facilities including 2 swimming pools and a fully equipped gymnasium, and activities including the award-winning Spa Village, the island is the perfect holiday or honeymoon getaway.

langkawi, beutiful beach and nice panorama here.

Langkawi
Langkawi island is an archipelago of 104 islands lying in the north western coast of Peninsular Malaysia. The exact location of these tropical islands is at the site where the Straits of Malacca meets the waters of the Andaman Seas.

The largest of these islands is called Langkawi Island and is bigger than the Penang Island.The other islands in this group are Island of Pregnant Maiden (Pulau Dayang Bunting), Lion Island (Pulau Singa Besar) and Beras Basah Island.The smallest of these islands are atolls roughly the size of an ordinary house!

Langkawi is coined from the Malay words Lang and Kawi. Lang is a brown eagle and Kawi is a local manganese stone.The ancient fishermen must have seen eagles flying clutching the manganese stones! A giant monument of a brown eagle clutching the manganese stone greets all visitors to Langkawi near the Kuah Jetty.

The main tourist attractions of Langkawi Island is its virgin white sandy beaches.The beaches have very gentle continental slope and the water is crystal clear.

This island is unique in the sense that it has so many legendsand myths associated with it.Langkawi Island is therefore also called Pulau Lagenda or Legendary Island.

The most talked about legend is that of Mahsuri who is said to have laid a curse on this island for seven generations.Luckily the period of this curse is over now and Langkawi Island is fast becoming an internationally recognised tourist destination.

The government of Malaysia has declared the entire Langkawi Island as a duty free zone. Hence this island is also termed Duty Free Island.All goods sold in this island are exempted from government tax.Therefore this Legendary Island is a haven for the shoppers.You only need to stay in Langkawi for a minimum of 48 hours to take back home a reasonable amount of tax free goods.