 Pulau Sibu, Johor
Pulau Sibu is one of the many islands off Mersing in the South China Sea in Johor. The name Pulau Sibu usually refers to the main island in this cluster, which is Pulau Sibu Besar (Big Sibu Island). Other islands in this cluster include Pulau Sibu Tengah (Middle Sibu Island), Pulau Sibu Hujung (End Sibu Island) and Pulau Kukus.
Pulau Sibu
Author: MartyHolland
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Pulau Sibu Besar is an elongated island measuring 6 km in length from east to west, and has a width of 1 km. The main settlement on the island is Kampung Daku, located on the southern part of the island.
There are lovely beaches on the eastern part of Pulau Sibu Besar. Off shore, on the northern part of the island are fine coral reefs. The sea is crystal clear and warm on clear sunny days.
Pulau Sibu Tengah used to harbour a Vietnamese refugee camp, but today it is where sea turtles come to lay eggs.
Accommodation
- Cabanas Boutique Hotel Resort, Sibu Island: no phone, www.sibuislandcabanas.com, triple rooms from RM190 up
- Junansa Villa: Tel: 013 333 0081, http://sibuland.tripod.com, 2D1N packages from 100 up
- Rimba Resort Pulau Sibu Besar, tel: 012 710 6855
- Sea Gypsy Village Resort: tel 07 799 3124, chalets with will board from RM240 up for two
- Sibu Coconut Village Resort Pulau Sibu Besar, Mersing, tel 012 724 8811
- Sibu Island Resort tel: 07 223 1188, twin from RM185 up
- Twin Beach Resort Pulau Sibu Besar, Mersing, tel: 03 2300 2270 (Kuala Lumpur)
Getting there
Get a ferry from Tanjung Leman, which is 30 km south of Mersing.
Pulau Sibu Tengah
Author: Azizatan
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