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Pangkor is situated off the west coast of Malaysia, between Kuala Lumpur and Penang and only seven km across from Lumut. It is a small island being only 8 sq km but it has interesting history, having been a major tin producer in the 19th century. The island has some of the best beaches on this side of the Malay Peninsula and these are situated on the west coast. The east coast mainly consists of fishing villages. Photo by: mike’sworld
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This small archipelago is situated just 20 km off northeastern Malaysian peninsula, made up of two inhabited islands, Perhentian Besar and Perhentian Kecil divided by a fast flowing channel, and a few uninhabited islets. The name in Malay language means ‘stopping point‘, also British translation had them signed on maps as ‘Station Islands‘. Mostly populated by fishermen in the past, tourism is now the islands maintenance. Photo by: ABO Jr
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There are nine islands in the Redang Archipelago, which is close to Merang on the coast of Terengganu State. Pulau Redang is popular with Malaysian tourists and those from further afield, and much of the east coast is now taken up with tourist development – even the forest has been cleared to make way for a golf course. Kampung Air (Water Village) was built by the government in 1976 to rehouse the fishing families displaced by hotel building. Like the old village, it is built on stilts over the water and it houses around 1,200 people. Most of the east coast is now lined with up-market resorts. Photo by: gotcha!
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Sipadan is a tiny oceanic island located east of Borneo, Malaysia. It is renowned as one of the top dive spots in the world. More than 3,000 species of fish and hundreds of coral species have been classified in its marine ecosystem. Sipadan is rated as the best diving destination in the world not without good reason. In the calm clean waters you are likely to see hammerhead sharks, millions of technicolored reef fish, sea turtles, manta rays and other big pelagics.
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Penang International Floral Festival is very famous festival held in an island in Malaysia. This International Floral Festival in Penang is situated in the Penang Botanic Gardens, in one of the most beautiful gardens in the world. This festival is formed each year to display the floral collections through competitions and exhibitions. If you visit special exhibitions and workshops, you shall also get the scope to learn about the new and sophisticated methods which are used by the gardeners to grow these exotic flowers.
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 Tioman Island is about 1 hour’s flight from Kuala Lumpur and it’s a popular tourist’s destination in Malaysia. JapaMala Resort sits on the slopes of the island’s shores, offers breathtaking views of the emerald green China Sea. It is one of the superior hotels in Malaysia with pure white beaches and warm emerald waters – all for you.
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Berjaya Beach and Spa Resort is set in a lush tropical forest fronting the ocean. The enchanting chalets are standing on stilts in the Andaman Sea. The resort is built in the rustic Malay architectural style and spanned over 70 acres of land. It is only 15 minutes drive from the Langkawi International Airport.
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