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Arwana Perhentian Resort, Pulau Perhentian Besar ( Perhentian Islands), Trengganu , Malaysia HOTEL RESERVATIONS, CAR RENTAL, TRANSPORTATIONS, ADVENTURE AND ISLANDS PACKAGES |
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Leisure, Snorkeling , Diving Package 2010.... Please CLICK here! i. 3 Days 2 nights EAST COAST GETAWAY (Free & Easy) Package ii. 3 Days 2 Nights NATURE EXPLORE (snorkeling) Package iii. 3 Days 2 Nights Perhentian + Lang Tengah + Redang Island Package (Minimum 8 persons) iv. 3 Days 2 Nights Diving Package |
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The Perhentian Islands (Pulau Perhentian in Malay) lie approximately 10 nautical miles (19 km) offshore the coast of northeastern Malaysia in the state of Terengganu, approximately 40 miles (64 km) south of the Thai border. The two main islands are Perhentian Besar ("Big Perhentian") and Perhentian Kecil ("Small Perhentian"). The small, uninhabited islands of Susu Dara (Virgin Milk), Seringgi and Rawa lie off Kecil. The Perhentians belong to Pulau Redang National Marine Park, which means that fishing, collecting coral and littering are strictly prohibited. Like Besut, people here generally speak Kelantanese Malay. The
name "perhentian" means "stopping point" in Malay, referring to their
longstanding role as a waypoint for traders between Bangkok and
Malaysia. The islands were sparsely inhabited by fishermen for
centuries, although tourism now accounts for most economic activity.
The
Perhentian Islands are home to a significant turtle nesting population.
The island was once home to hundreds of nesting Green and Hawksbill
turtles but now the islands only receive 300 nests per year. The
Department of Fisheries http://www.dof.gov.my, are running a turtle
hatchery on the islands to help readdress the declining turtle
populations. The Great Marine Project http://www.greatmarineproject.com
are complimenting the work done by the Department of Fisheries by
protecting one beach on Perhentian Besar and educating visiting
tourists. The Great Marine Project run an after-school marine club
educating the local school children about marine conservation |
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