Islands Gems in East Malaysia

hello steemit a beautiful and very beautiful island of Kinabalu I want to tell you about an island in the Sabah area, Santang Island

The quickest way to get the rat race and right back on feet is a short island getaway Malaysia is a country which boasts not only numerous selection of islands but also a warm tropical climate all year-round so these getaways are always close at hand Whether youare in the West or East part of Malaysia course.not all Malaysias are dozens of islands for you to slands are created equal seek a non-touristy beach destination so if you with al the glorious beauty of nature.here are some of the lesser-known in East Malaysia that you can savour on your next holiday and weekend trip

MENGALUM ISLAND
Mengalum Island with its sandy white beachts and magnificent sea views, is a popular honeymoon destination as the shape of the island resembles a ringA little-known fact about the sland is that the mysterious Mengalum Anchor is said to bring supernatural powers and cannot be removed from the sland This is probably why it is worshipped by the fisher folks who still place offerings around or on top of the anchor TheSabah International Fishing Tournament is held here annually organized by the Sabah Tourism Board and (perhaps ironically) aims to encourage the preservation of marine life For those who appreciate good seafood, a fishing trip is recommended, with the catch of the day prepared for everyone toenjoy If you would like to explore more of the beautiful coral reefs.you may also join a snorkeling session The waters surrounding the island are teeming with a variety of fishes such as grouper snapper, mackerel and many others If you plan to visit Mengalum Island the easiest way is for you to book your

transportation through a licensed travel agent The boat ride will take approximately an hour from the jesselton Jetty in Kota Kinabalu

PULAU TIGA
Better known as the Survivor Island Pulau Tiga is a paradise on earth surrounded by crystal-clear waters located just 10km off the Sabah coast PulauTga which literally means three islands in Bahasa Malaysia, is indeed a group of three slands that consists of the main island plus two smaller ones Kalampunian Damit.The island is Pulau Kalampunian Besar and Pulau believed to have been formed during a volcanic eruption in the 1890s, and in 1978, nearly a century later.was gazetted as a Marine Park of approximately 158 square kilometersmegapodids as it is rich with a wide array of marine life and coral reefs therapeutic mud spa' amid the thick is located right smack in the middle of Today.visitors can enjoy a free forests of Pulau Tiga The mud volcano the island and can be reached with just ahalf-hour hike from the main beach.If you are interested another

non-beach-related activity.you may ga opt for jungle trekking where you in might even come across some island residents such as monitor lizards, macaque monkeys, snakes, rs.megapodids (a chicken-like bird), and ne many more To get to Pulau Tiga, you must first make your way to Kuala Penyu, which is located 120km from Kota Kinabalu ano A15-minute speedboat ride will then of bring you to your destinationjust ch.

SATANG ISLAND
Although Sabah is renowned for its
islands (as above), Sarawak is also home to some of the country's best-kept secrets, namely Satang Island.The uninhabited Satang island is the ideal retreat for you to be one with nature, an island where you will be surrounded by lush tropical forests Satang actually consists of two islands Pulau Satang Besar and Pulau Satang Kecil, located off the southwest coast of Sarawak.The island hosts an astounding 95 % of all the turtle landings in Sarawak.making it the perfect location for conserving Sarawak's marine turtle population and providing them with proper shelter and resting grounds.So be sure to take the time to visit the turtle conservation and hatchery area, while gaining insights on the conservation programme on the island.You can also opt to participate in the sea turtle volunteer program.where you will be given tasks such as data recording, transferring eggs to the hatchery, and releasing hatchlings, as well as various on-site conservation activities There are two options for you to get to the island.The first option is to travel an hour from Kuching to Telaga Air Jetty by car, followed by a 45-minute boat ride to the island.The second option is to travel to Santubong by car

and charter a commercial boat to the sland which will take roughly 45 minutes You might even catch a simpse of the beautiful Santubong An island thats certainly well off the beaten path Matanani is affectionately

MATANANI ISLAND
nicknamed Mermaid Island owing tosightings of dugongs that used to frequent thebeaches Calling it a divers paradise is an understatement.as there are a total of 16 marked diving spots around the island where shipwrecks and other underwater

wonders are waiting to be explored Apart from its beautiful beaches, Matanani is also a wildlife sanctuary where bird lovers will be thrilled to do some birdwatching.Due to the lack of terrestrial predators, exotic birds like the blue-naped parrot and different species of sunbirds have been spotted nesting on the island.the e ately In order to get to Matanani Island.you will need to take a two-hour drive from Kota Kinabalu to Kampung Kuala Abai jetty in Kota Belud.After that, an hour-long speedboat ride will get you to your destination.

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