Sibu Island

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Sibu Island
Native name:
Pulau Sibu, ڤولاو سيبو
Pulau Sibu.jpg
Beach at Sibu Island
Sibu Island
Geography
Location South China Sea
Coordinates 2°12′N104°05′E / 2.200°N 104.083°E / 2.200; 104.083
ArchipelagoSibu Islands
Area4.05 km2 (1.56 sq mi)
Administration
State Flag of Johor.svg  Johor
District Mersing
Mukim Sibu Islands
Demographics
Population210 (2020)
Languages Malaysian Malay, Johor-Riau Malay
Ethnic groups Malays
Additional information
Time zone
Postal code86800
A scuba diver at Sibu Island. Exploring the reefs at Pulau.jpg
A scuba diver at Sibu Island.

Sibu Island (Malay : Pulau Sibu) is an island off the coast of Mersing District, Johor, Malaysia. It was declared as a marine park in 1993.

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Geography

It consists of several islands, namely Sibu Besar Island, Sibu Tengah Island, Sibu Kukus Island and Sibu Hujung Island. There are four main beaches on the eastern side of Sibu. Sibu Besar, the main island, is approximately 6 km long and 1 km wide, and for the most part covered by tropical vegetation. [1]

Geology

The island mostly consists of pyroclastic rock with ashy characteristics. [2]

Demographics

On the southern end of Sibu Besar Island, there is a small fishing village called Kampong Duku with a population of fewer than a hundred people (about 40 families).

Activities

The main leisure activities on the island are watersports such as snorkelling and diving, and numerous coral reefs are close to hand. Most of the beach resorts are located on the eastern side of the main island. Sea Gypsy Village Resort and Dive Base and Sibu Island Cabanas are situated on a beach facing Tinggi Island. Other resorts, such as Rimba Resort, are on the opposite side. Resorts facing the mainland are MYVilla Farmstay, Coconut Village Resort, Junansa Villa and Twin Beach Resort. Most of the resorts are closed during the annual 3-month monsoon period, save for those facing the mainland.

Transportation

The island is only accessible by ferry from Tanjong Leman Jetty in Mersing Town. [1]

See also

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References

  1. 1 2 "Pulau Sibu (Sibu Island)". Attractions in Malaysia. Retrieved 31 May 2018.
  2. ↑ bin Roselee, Muhammad Hatta (2014). "Petrology and Geochemistry of the Teluk Ramunia Volcanics, Southeastern Johor, Peninsular Malaysia; Implication for Middle Triassic Tectonic" (PDF). University of Malaya. Retrieved 31 May 2018.
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