Redang Island
Native name: Pulau Redang ڤولاو رداڠ | |
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Malays |
Redang Island (Malay: Pulau Redang, Terengganu Malay: Pula Redang) is an island in Kuala Nerus District, Terengganu, Malaysia. It is one of the largest islands off the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia and one of the most beautiful islands in the world. It is famous for its crystal clear waters and white sandy beaches. It is one of nine islands, which form a marine sanctuary park offering snorkeling and diving opportunities for tourists.
Archipelago
The Redang
Tourism
In contrast to the neighbouring Perhentian Islands, Redang has a more upmarket image, as almost all accommodation on the island is resort-based. The largest beach is Pasir Panjang on the east side, featuring half a dozen resorts. The beach is covered with soft white sand. Coral and fish can be seen just a few metres from the beach. The other beach resorts are located in Teluk Dalam on the north and Teluk Kalong to the south.
The 2000 film, Summer Holiday was filmed on the Laguna Redang Island Resort, and a replica of the tea house now serves as the resort's gift shop.
Summer Collection is one of the most popular oldest souvenir, beachwear, and swimwear seller on the island after the island became famous through the film. They started their business about 20 years ago at Redang Pelangi Resort.
The island is a turtle nesting site, and these turtles serve as a draw for ecotourism.[1]
Climate
Redang has a
Climate data for Pulau Redang | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Record high °C (°F) | 32.9 (91.2) |
34.5 (94.1) |
34.8 (94.6) |
35.5 (95.9) |
35.8 (96.4) |
35.5 (95.9) |
34.9 (94.8) |
35.5 (95.9) |
35.2 (95.4) |
34.0 (93.2) |
33.7 (92.7) |
32.3 (90.1) |
35.8 (96.4) |
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 29.7 (85.5) |
30.5 (86.9) |
31.5 (88.7) |
32.7 (90.9) |
33.1 (91.6) |
32.7 (90.9) |
32.3 (90.1) |
32.2 (90.0) |
31.9 (89.4) |
31.5 (88.7) |
30.0 (86.0) |
29.3 (84.7) |
31.5 (88.6) |
Daily mean °C (°F) | 26.3 (79.3) |
26.6 (79.9) |
27.2 (81.0) |
27.9 (82.2) |
28.0 (82.4) |
27.5 (81.5) |
27.3 (81.1) |
27.0 (80.6) |
26.9 (80.4) |
26.7 (80.1) |
26.3 (79.3) |
26.2 (79.2) |
27.0 (80.6) |
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 23.7 (74.7) |
23.3 (73.9) |
23.7 (74.7) |
24.1 (75.4) |
24.3 (75.7) |
24.0 (75.2) |
23.7 (74.7) |
23.6 (74.5) |
23.6 (74.5) |
23.7 (74.7) |
23.7 (74.7) |
23.8 (74.8) |
23.8 (74.8) |
Record low °C (°F) | 19.7 (67.5) |
19.4 (66.9) |
19.8 (67.6) |
22.5 (72.5) |
21.3 (70.3) |
21.2 (70.2) |
20.9 (69.6) |
21.0 (69.8) |
21.2 (70.2) |
21.2 (70.2) |
21.3 (70.3) |
20.8 (69.4) |
19.4 (66.9) |
Average precipitation mm (inches) | 124.6 (4.91) |
73.5 (2.89) |
162.5 (6.40) |
87.0 (3.43) |
104.0 (4.09) |
116.5 (4.59) |
105.1 (4.14) |
137.5 (5.41) |
188.2 (7.41) |
224.3 (8.83) |
732.0 (28.82) |
534.8 (21.06) |
2,590 (101.98) |
Average precipitation days | 16 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 166 |
Average relative humidity (%)
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81 | 81 | 82 | 82 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 84 | 84 | 85 | 87 | 84 | 83 |
Source: Malaysian Meteorological Department[2] |
Transportation
Access is from Merang or Shahbandar jetty on boats operated by the resorts. If opting for air travel, SKS Airways also provides daily scheduled flights from Subang Airport. Berjaya Air is also available for charter flights to the island from both Subang Airport and Singapore's Seletar Airport.
Features
See also
References
- ^ "From egg hunter to protector, Malaysian battles to save turtles". Rappler. 21 July 2020. Retrieved 28 July 2020.
- ^ "Climate of Tourist Places in Malaysia – Pulau Redang (Redang Island)". Met Office. Archived from the original on 20 Aug 2008. Retrieved 10 May 2019.
External links
- Media related to Pulau Redang, Malaysia at Wikimedia Commons
- SEATRU - A sea turtle project in Redang, Malaysia
- Tourism Malaysia - Pulau Redang
- [1]