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Tioman Island is a small island, 39 km long and 12 km wide, located off the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia in the state of Pahang . The densely forested island is still sparsely inhabited, but is surrounded by numerous white coral, making it a haven for scuba divers from around the region. Tioman is mainly famous for Tourism . Its beaches were depicted in the 1958 movie, South Pacific as Bali Hai. In the 1970s Time magazine selected Tioman as one of the world’s most beautiful islands. The island is served by ferries from the Malaysian mainland, and propeller plane service by Berjaya Air from Singapore and Kuala Lumpur . KAMPUNG TEKEK In 2004 Kampung Tekek, a little village on Tioman was earmarked for development as part of a RM 40 million marina project. The project covers 127,000sq metres. It will include a yacht marina and also a cargo jetty which will extend 175 meters into the sea. Critics, such as the Malaysian Nature Society, WWF-Malaysia have described the project as a disaster for the environment in Tioman and the surrounding sea. Villagers, residents and business owners have submitted a petition with 165 signatures to the government to halt this project. Natural Resources and Environment Ministry parliamentary secretary Sazmi Miah accepted the petition on behalf of the government. MERSING Mersing is neither on Pulau Tioman or the state of Pahang , it is a small town on the North-East coast of Johor . In Mersing, tourists hire guide and buy ticket of ferries to travel to Pulau Tioman LEGEND The Resting Place of a Beautiful Dragon Princess According to legend, Tioman Island is the resting place of a beautiful dragon princess, Whilst flying from China to visit her prince in Singapore, this beautiful maiden stopped to seek solace in the crystal-clear waters of the South China Sea. Enraptured by the charms of the place, she decided to discontinue her journey. By taking the form of an island, she pledged to offer shelter and comfort to passing travellers. http://changmw.homeip.net/images/dragon.jpg Singa Pura, The City of Lion, is the old name of Singapore. EXTERNAL LINKS |
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