Pulau Tengah, is an uninhabited island.
During the 70's, the island became famous as a Vietnamese refugee transit camp which was subsequently closed in the early 80's. In 1985, Pulau Tengah was one of the few islands gazetted by the Malaysian government as a Marine Park due to its abundant marine life and rare specials of fish and coral.
Giant leatherback turtles come ashore to lay eggs yearly especially during the month of July. Comfortable cottages are available.
Location: Nine nautical miles off the coast of Mersing on the South China Sea.
It is an hour away by boat from Mersing.
ISLAND & BEACHES
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