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Pemanggil Island Native name: Pulau Pemanggil Pemanggil Island in Johor, Malay Peninsular and Malaysia Show map of Johor Pemanggil Island (Peninsular Malaysia) Show map of Peninsular Malaysia Pemanggil Island (Malaysia) Show map of Malaysia Geography Location South China Sea Coordinates 2°34′52″N 104°19′37″E / 2.58111°N 104.32694°E / 2.58111; 104.32694 Archipelago Malay ...
The Aur Island (Malay: Pulau Aur) is an island in Mersing District, Johor, Malaysia. It lies about 76 kilometres (47 mi) east of Mersing Town and is part of the Johor Marine Park. Its corals, lagoons and offshore pools make it a tourist attraction. It has for many years also been a frequent stopover point for fishermen.
Pulau Merambong, formerly known as Pulo Ular, is a small uninhabited island on the Straits of Johor. The island is dominated by mangrove swamp. It is located just 1 kilometre (0.62 miles) off the coast from Tuas, Singapore. Administratively, it is placed under the Pontian District, Johor, Malaysia.
Kukup Island status as a remote hinterland changed in the 1990s when scientists began focusing on the island's biodiversity a unique ecological characteristics. In the interest of preserving this unique habitat, Kukup Island was gazetted a national park on 27 March 1997 under the Johor State Park Corporation Enactment 1989.
Rawa Island (Malay: Pulau Rawa) is a coral island in Mersing District, Johor, Malaysia. Nearby islands include Harimau and Mensirip. "Rawa" is the local term for white doves, which are abundant in the island. Rawa is a relatively small island. There are no proper roads, only a few walkways.
A map from the 17th century identified them as East and West Bamboo islands. [citation needed] This is a small island with two resorts. Being the furthest island in West Malaysia, it takes three to four hours by charter boat from Mersing town. Dayang and Aur islands can be visited from March to November.
The interior of the island is mostly covered with secondary lowland Dipterocarp rainforest. It has fresh waters, fruits, rattan, timber and a sheltered harbour and coral reefs which abound with prolific marine life. It has a long coastline and white sandy beaches dotted with caves. The seas around it contain coral, fish and reef.
Tengah Island (Malay: Pulau Tengah), also known as Babi Tengah Island (Malay: Pulau Babi Tengah), is a privately owned island in the Mersing District of Johor, Malaysia, located approximately nine nautical miles off the coast of Mersing in the South China Sea. The island covers an area of about 1.39 km 2 [1]