Redang Island (,

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: ''Pula Redang'') is an island in

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. It is one of the largest islands off the east coast of

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and one of the most beautiful islands in the world. It is famous for its crystal clear waters and white sandy beaches. It is one of nine islands that made up an eponymous marine sanctuary park offering

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and

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opportunities for tourists.

Geography

Geographically, Redang Island has an area of about and measures about long and wide. Its highest peak is Bukit Besar at

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. For land administration purpose, 18 islands including Redang Island form the Redang Islands Mukim of the Kuala Nerus District. Of these, seven islands were protected and gazetted as

marine park A marine park is a designated park consisting of an area of sea (or lake) set aside to achieve ecological sustainability, promote marine awareness and understanding, enable marine recreational activities, and provide benefits for Indigenous peo ...

s by the Department of Fisheries and zoned from the shore at lowest tide. As with other mukims of Kuala Nerus District, it was a part of the

Kuala Terengganu District The Kuala Terengganu District (Terengganu Malay: ''Kole Tranung'') is a Districts of Malaysia, district in the state of Terengganu, Malaysia. It covers an area of 210.21 square kilometres, and had a population of 343,284 at the 2010 Census . The d ...

until 2014. Note: Islands designated as marine parks.

Tourism

In contrast to the neighbouring Perhentian Islands, Redang has a more upmarket image, as almost all accommodation on the

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is resort-based. The largest beach is Pasir Panjang on the east side, featuring half a dozen resorts. The beach is covered with soft white sand. Coral and fish can be seen just a few metres from the beach. The other beach resorts are located in Teluk Dalam on the north and Teluk Kalong to the south. The 2000 film, '' Summer Holiday'' was filmed on the Laguna Redang Island Resort, and a replica of the tea house now serves as the resort's gift shop. The island is a turtle nesting site, and these turtles serve as a draw for

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Climate

Redang has a

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climate with temperatures steadily around and frequent but brief thunderstorms. Like the rest of Malaysia's east coast, Redang is affected by the northeast monsoon from the

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, so most resorts are closed and ferry transport schedules are severely restricted between October and March. The amount of monthly rainfall varies throughout the year, with November to February being the wettest months, whilst April to August being the driest. The island experiences on average about of rain per year.

Transportation

By sea, access to the island is from Merang or Shahbandar jetty on boats operated by the resorts. For air travel, SKS Airways also provides daily scheduled flights from Subang Airport. Berjaya Air is also available for charter flights to the island from both Subang Airport and Singapore's Seletar Airport.

Redang Airport Redang Airport is an airport on Redang Island, Kuala Nerus District, Terengganu Terengganu (; Terengganu Malay: ''Tranung'', formerly spelled Trengganu or Tringganu) is a sultanate and States and federal territories of Malaysia, federal ...

, the island's primary

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airport lies to the south of the island.

Features

References

External links

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SEATRU
- A sea turtle project in Redang, Malaysia
Tourism Malaysia - Pulau Redang

Scary story
* {{Authority control Kuala Nerus District Islands of Terengganu Tourist attractions in Terengganu