Saturday, October 31, 2009

Tioman island

Tioman (Malay: Pulau Tioman) is a small island, 39 km long and 12 km wide, located off the east coast of peninsular Malaysia.

Tioman's 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 densely forested island is still sparsely inhabited. Also it is surrounded by numerous white coral reefs, making it a haven for scuba divers from around the region.

Already the most commercially developed of Malaysia's eastern islands, a controversial RM 40 million marina project for Kampung Tekek, complete with 175-meter cargo jetty, now threatens to speed up the pace of development on Tioman considerably. The marina is finished and the jetty is under construction. However, visitors with an aversion to such progress can avoid this part of the island and stay elsewhere without any impact.

Rubbish control on the island is nil, apart from certain better resorts. So you must expect to share otherwise beautiful areas with all manner of garbage. The island fathers haven't worked out that a large sustained effort could remove the vast quantitiies of rubbish strewn everywhere so that a smaller effort could be employed maintaining it. When the penny drops could someone update this comment?

Note that Tioman is in Pahang ("East Coast") within the Mersing Marine Park, which contains less commerical islands such as Sibu Island. The primary gateway Mersing is in Johor ("South").

Sunday, October 25, 2009

my experience at tioman island


here's some photos at tioman island

i had a fantastic experience at tioman island. so i hope you'll will experience it too




Sunday, October 11, 2009

dive in tioman island

You'll get to see turtles, stingrays, cuttlefish, jellyfish, eels, giant clams, starfish, batfish, pufferfish, angelfish, clownfish (Nemos), sea stars, sea cucumbers, sea fans, barracudas, boxfish, parrotfish, sergeantfish, rabbitfish, sea urchins, groupers, sweetlips, cardinalfish, lizardfish, dameselfish, wrasses, filefish, squirrelfish, lionfish, porcupinefish & etc...

This will cost you about RM70 per person. There're many places charging the same price.
You can try trips arranged by Salang Sayang Resort.
You'll be taken on a long journey starting at 10.30 a.m till about 5.00 p.m. Some of the stops will be at Juara, Paya, Renggis Island (This is a very small inhabitant island. You'll stop here for a snorkeling session...many jump in to see sharks...just the small one) and a nice cold waterfall which I can't remember where.
One unforgettable experience I had was during my last visit there. While snorkeling at Renggis Island, one of the tourist from Holland (Roxy, my snorkeling partner) knocked her foot at a sharp coral...as a result everyone rushed her to the nearest hospital...she got a few stiches...not allowed to wet her foot...but she was fine the day after n left for Cherating with a bandage on her foot...

Saturday, October 10, 2009

Tioman Island travel tips

Best Time:
Between Mid February to Mid November. Check out the climate.
Language:
Malay is the native tongue but English is widely spoken.
Currency:
RM (Ringgit Malaysia) and sen (cents).
Getting there:
By air, road or sea.
Where to stay:
Accommodation ranges from five star hotels to delightful wooden beach chalet.
Getting Around:
The boat fare is very minimal. Ranges from RM50 - RM100. It will bring you to island tour, etc. Besides scuba diving and snorkelling, don't miss to see the kelong, monkey bay and coral island.
The people:
Friendly, warmth, easy-going and hospitality is assured.
Vocab guide:
Some simple translation from English to Malay. Useful words.
Eating out:
Local food normally is hot and spicy. Before you eat ask the chef not to put some hot stuff like chili, pepper, etc.
Tipping:
Tipping is not a common practice. So you don't have to give tip after your meal, etc.
Motion Sickness:
There are different kinds of medicines that can treat motion sickness. If you couldn't stand the sea sick, get an anti motion sickness pills which is available at local drugstore. While at sea, try not to focus on one object because it disturbs the co-ordination between your eyes and brains. Look around and see the beautiful view. Sucking a sweet lemon can also help.
Before you go:
Make sure you make copies of important documents. Confirm your reservation with your travel agent. Get important telephone numbers like your local travel agent and embassy.
It has to be diving side-by-side with turtles! Even my snorkeling friends get to see turtles.

Friday, October 9, 2009

Besuch Tioman Island

Hier ist über Tioman Island was du wissen musst
Tioman Island (lokal als Gunung Daik Bercabang Tiga bekannt) ist eine kleine Insel befindet sich 32 km vor der Ostküste der Halbinsel Malaysia im Bundesstaat Pahang, und ist rund 39 km lang und 12 km breit. Es verfügt über acht wichtigsten Dörfer, die größten und bevölkerungsreichsten wird Kampung Tekek Ikan Kekek Mak Iloi-ILOI im Norden. Der dicht bewaldete Insel ist dünn besiedelt, und wird von zahlreichen Korallenriffen umgeben, wodurch es zu einem beliebten Tauchen vor Ort. Es gibt auch viele Orte und Chalets rund um die Insel.
Die Strände wurden in den 1958 Film dargestellt, Südpazifik, wie Bali Hai. In den 1970er Jahren gewählt TIME Magazine Tioman als eine der schönsten Inseln der Welt.
Neben seiner vielfältigen Unterwasserwelt, der Binnen-Regenwald Gebiet umfasst ca. 12.383 Hektar, in Tioman ist ein streng durchgesetzt Naturschutzgebiet. Es gibt viele geschützte Arten von Säugetieren auf der Insel, einschließlich der Binturong, Long-tailed Macaque, Slow Loris, Black Giant Squirrel, Red Giant Flying Squirrel, Maus Hirsch, Brush-tailed Porcupine und Common Fleckenmusang, von insgesamt 45 Säugetierarten und 138 Vogelarten, darunter die majestätische Frigatebird. Darüber hinaus hat Tioman Arten, die zu seinen Ufern endemisch sind. Die Soft-Weichschildkröte und Tioman Froschwels sind einzigartig und können auf Regenwald spazieren zu sehen.
Die Insel ist mit Fähren von der malaysischen Festland serviert, und ein Propellerflugzeug Service von Berjaya Air von der Seletar Airport in Singapur und Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Kuala Lumpur.

Legend of Tioman Island

Here’s some old story or legend of tioman island

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 travelers.

Thursday, October 8, 2009

visit tioman island

Here's about Tioman Island you need to know

Tioman Island (locally known as Gunung Daik Bercabang Tiga) is a small island located 32 km off the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia in the state of Pahang, and is some 39 km long and 12 km wide. It has eight main villages, the largest and most populous being Kampung Tekek Ikan Kekek Mak Iloi-iloi in the north. The densely forested island is sparsely inhabited, and is surrounded by numerous coral reefs, making it a popular scuba diving spot. There are also a lot of resorts and chalets around the island.

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.

Apart from its diverse marine life, the inland rainforest area, encompassing approximately 12,383 hectares, in Tioman is a strictly enforced nature reserve. There are several protected species of mammals on the island, including the Binturong, Long-tailed Macaque, Slow Loris, Black Giant Squirrel, Red Giant Flying Squirrel, Mouse deer, Brush-tailed Porcupine, and Common Palm Civet, from a total of 45 species of mammals and 138 species of birds, including the majestic Frigatebird. Moreover, Tioman has species that are endemic to its shores. The soft-shelled turtle and the Tioman walking catfish are both unique and can be seen on rainforest walks.

The island is served by ferries from the Malaysian mainland, and a propeller plane service by Berjaya Air from the Seletar Airport in Singapore and Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Kuala Lumpur.