Juara Bay, Tioman, Malaysia
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Penang

Penang is the name of an island in the Straits of Malacca, and also of one of the states of Malaysia, located on the north-west coast of peninsular Malaysia. Penang is the second smallest state in Malaysia after Perlis, and the eighth most populous. A resident of Penang is colloquially known as a Penangite. The city Georgetown is the 2nd biggest city in Malaysia and traveller′s hub.

Taman Negara

Taman Negara National Park was established in Malaysia in 1938/1939 as the King George V National Park. It was renamed to Taman Negara after Independence, which literally means “national park” in Malay. The total area of Taman Negara is 4,343 km².

Tioman, Malaysia

Juara Bay

Juara Bay, bay on the east coast of Tioman. Quiet and beautiful spot being the only the place to stay on the eastern side of the island.

bay on the east coast of Tioman. Quiet and beautiful spot being the only the place to stay on the eastern side of the island.

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