Native name: Pulau Mensirip | |
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| Location | South China Sea |
| Coordinates | 2°33′04″N103°57′35″E / 2.55111°N 103.95972°E |
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| State | Johor |
The Mensirip Island (Malay : Pulau Mensirip) is an island in Mersing District, Johor, Malaysia. It is a private island belonging to a member of the Johor royal house. [1]
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