Dayang_Island

Dayang Island

Dayang Island

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Dayang Island (Malay: Pulau Dayang) is an island in Mersing District, Johor, Malaysia.[1] It is one of a group of islands along with Pulau Aur, Pulau Lang and Pulau Pemanggil. The name of the neighbouring island, Pulau Aur, means "bamboo island" in Malay and both islands have been known to Chinese sailors for centuries. A map from the 17th century identified them as East and West Bamboo islands.[citation needed]

This is a small island with two resorts. Being the furthest island in West Malaysia, it takes three to four hours by charter boat from Mersing town. Dayang and Aur islands can be visited from March to November. Travel from December to February is not recommended, when the sea is controlled by the northeast monsoon and navigation from the main coast of Malaysia is generally closed.[2]

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References

  1. [1]
    "Dayang Island". Attractions in Malaysia.
  2. [2]
    "The Legend". Dayang Island. Archived from the original on 7 February 2015.

2°28′28″N 104°30′10″E
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