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East Coast Islands

Pulau Perhentian Besar
Pulau Perhentian Besar 		Pulau Perhentian Kecil
Pulau Perhentian Kecil 		Pulau Pinang
Pulau Pinang 		Pulau Rawa
Pulau Rawa
Pulau Redang
Pulau Redang 		Pulau Susu Dara
Pulau Susu Dara

East Coast Islands, jewels of the tropical sea

Map of the East Coast Islands


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Teluk Pauh, Pulau Perhentian Besar
Teluk Pauh, Pulau Perhentian Besar (9 April 2004)
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Midnight fishing, Pulau Perhentian Besar
Midnight fishing, Pulau Perhentian Besar (9 April 2004)
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The East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia is dotted with sun-drenched islands, from Kelantan in the north, to Johor in the south. The most established of these islands are Pulau Redang and Pulau Perhentian Besar, where numerous resorts and smaller guesthouses have sprouted up to cater to beach lovers.

From these main islands, visitors can take boat rides to visit outlying islands such as Pulau Rawa and Pulau Susu Dara. The sea over here is crystal clear, and often, the reef grows almost to the surface of the water. Once can enjoy snorkelling among the tropical fishes that come in a rainbow of colours.

Getting to the East Coast

There are boats that leave to specific islands in the East Coast. Those to Redang depart from the village of Merang (with the exception of those to Redang's Berjaya Beach Resort, which leaves from the Shahbandar jetty in Kuala Terengganu). Boats for the Perhentian islands leave Kuala Besut. There are several, both fast and slow boats, to choose from.

When to visit the East Coast

The East Coast Islands are not open all year round due to the northeast monsoon. The time to go should be between the middle of February to the middle of September. Recommended time to go is around March and April.



White sandy shore of Pulau Perhentian Besar



Pulau Perhentian Kecil, with Pulau Perhentian Besar in the background



Rocky landscape of Pulau Rawa



Teluk Pauh at Pulau Perhentian Besar


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