Perhentian Islands, Island group in Terengganu, Malaysia.
The Perhentian Islands consist of nine islands in the South China Sea, with Perhentian Besar and Perhentian Kecil as the largest formations.
The islands served as a crucial stopping point for traders traveling between Bangkok and Malaysia before becoming a protected marine park in 1994.
The resident population of 1,309 people communicates in Malaysian Malay and Kelantan-Pattani Malay, maintaining traditional fishing heritage alongside tourism.
Transportation to the islands requires speedboat service from Kuala Besut jetty, as the islands have no paved roads or airstrips.
The islands support substantial populations of green and hawksbill sea turtles, with a dedicated hatchery managed by the Department of Fisheries.
Location: Terengganu
Location: Besut
Elevation above the sea: 100 m
GPS coordinates: 5.91667,102.73333
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:57
Malaysia offers diverse photographic subjects from the Cameron Highlands with their tea plantations to the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur. The landscape includes tropical rainforests in Borneo, limestone formations at Batu Caves, and coral reefs off the Perhentian Islands. Chinese temples in Georgetown, rice fields in Kedah, and mangrove forests in Langkawi complement the photographic opportunities. Architecture ranges from colonial buildings in Malacca to Hindu shrines and modern skyscrapers. The islands of Tioman and Sipadan attract underwater photographers, while Kinabatangan River provides wildlife photography opportunities. Urban markets, plantations, and coastal sections complete the offering for various photographic genres.
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