islandPulau Besar [[Mersing#Pulau Besar|Pulau Besar]] 2°26.26′N, 103°58.91′EPulau Besar2.4376666666667;103.98183333333
Big Island (Malay: Pulau Besar), formerly known as Babi Besar Island, rises some 845 feet (258 m) above the sea level. The island is characterised by quiet, clean beaches of powdery white sand and crystal-clear azure waters. To preserve the unspoiled marine life, the Government has gazetted it as a marine park to protect around 60 species of marine life from any activities that can harm their natural habitats within 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) around the island.
Pulau Tinggi
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islandPulau Tinggi [[Mersing#Pulau Tinggi|Pulau Tinggi]] 2°18.05′N, 104°7.35′EPulau Tinggi2.3008333333333;104.1225
Tinggi Island, (Malay: Pulau Tinggi) is a large sparsely inhabited island, which rises 2000 ft (600 m) above sea level off the east coast of Johor, Malaysia. 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.
Pulau Sibu, is approximately 6 km long and 1 km wide, and for the most part covered by tropical vegetation. On the southern end there is a small fishing village called Kampong Duku with a population of fewer than a hundred people (about 40 families). There are a number of small resorts on the island, typically used as a weekend or short vacation destination from Singapore.
Communication
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It is possible to raft up to a fishing boat in the river, or anchor at the entrance but that is subject to swell.
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Laundry
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Garbage
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Supplies
Fuel
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Bottled gas
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Chandlers
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Services
Repairs
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Internet
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Mobile connectivity
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