Largest island of Malaysias east coast. It’s located 32km off the coast and is some 20km long and 12km wide and the highest peak is Gunung Kajang with 1038m. In the 70ies TIME magazine selected Tioman as one the world’s most beautiful islands but lost some flair in recent years due to do development. The island has eight main villages, many beaches and is densely forested and is surrounded by numerous coral reefs, making it a scuba diving haven.

The Perhentian Islands (Pulau Perhentian in Bahasa Malaysia) lie approximately 10 nautical miles (19 km) offshore the coast of northeastern Malaysia in the state of Terengganu, approximately 40 miles (64 km) south of the Thai border. The two main islands are Perhentian Besar ("Big Perhentian") and Perhentian Kecil ("Small Perhentian"). Popular for it’s beaches, snorkeling and driving. Like a real postcard.

26th Kelantan International Kite Festival 2008

Pantai Geting, Tumpat, Kelantan

Kelantan Tourism Association
Tel: 609 743 2457

The international event sees participation from countries such as Germany, United States, Britain, France, Australia, Netherlands, Japan, China, Thailand Singapore and Brunei. There are 11 types of kites (locally known as Wau),to be competed in three competition categories of local, national and international level. The festival will also feature expo and sales carnival, fishing competition, cultural performances, water sports and many others.