A finest Tropical Island

I have read an article about Perhentian Island recently. I must say that I agree with this article. So, in this entry, I would like to share this article with you. Here is what I've read from the website.

"In my humble opinion, it is one of the finest tropical islands in Malaysia. Personally, it can vie for a top spot with other more famous islands around the world.

Imagine a lovely island paradise. Breathtaking Marine Park. Long stretches of private beaches with the finest sand. A refreshing tropical forest enveloping the area with its flora and fauna. A rich marine life with fragile corals.

In reality, the island is fairly new to tourism as an economic endeavor. It is only during the past five years that Pulau Perhentian has seen a rapid increase in visitors to the island. The island is also a National Marine Park and as such, has special laws and regulations that a visitor must abide by. For example, you cannot fish without a license. You cannot litter or be in possession of spear fishing equipment. You cannot collect or take the aquatic life such as corals, shells, or fish - dead or alive! A word of caution though, fines and penalties for breaking the rules are quite severe.

Apart from lovely white sandy beaches and refreshing forest, Pulau Perhentian is also a very popular spot for turtles throughout the year. Turtles love these undeveloped beaches where they will come ashore to lay their eggs during the right season. Currently, there is a project between the Fisheries Department and the local community to collect the eggs each night after the turtle has laid them. During the season (April to September), these eggs are given to the turtle sanctuary at Pasir Panjang (Long Beach) to be kept until it is hatched. Later on, these hatchlings will be taken out to sea. This way, the turtles will have higher chances of making it alive instead of ending up as someone's food in the market.

Most parts of Pulau Perhentian are still considered undeveloped. Accommodation comes in the form of simple rooms that serve good food, with many businesses run by the locals themselves. Tourism is a good income for the villagers and they are friendly and welcoming people. Despite it being a very natural spot, you'll still find restaurants and shops around. Try out their local food specialties."
Source of Article: www.thingsasian.com/stories-photos/1649

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