Faces of
Malaysia
Pulau Redang

Pulau Redang (or Redang Island)  is a beautiful tropical island off the east coast of peninsular Malaysia in the state of Terengganu. Most travellers visiting Redang come on pre-booked packages from one of the resorts on the island. It is a more up-market destination than Perhentian Islands.

Kota Bharu

Kota Bharu is the state capital of Kelantan.The name means ‘new city’ or ‘new castle/fort’ in Bahasa Malaysia. Kota Bharu is situated in the northeastern part of Peninsular Malaysia. In 2005, it had an estimated population of 425,294, making it the largest town on the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia.It’s known for its colourful markets and the muslim culture.

Backpacking Malaysia
Tioman, Malaysia

Tekek beach

address: Pulau Tioman, Pahang, Malaysia
tekek-beach-pulau-tioman.jpg, beach at Kampung Tekek, the main hub of the island
beach at Kampung Tekek, the main hub of the island
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This is where you arrived on Pulau Tioman whether you come in by boat from Tioman or by airplane. Most developed but no necessarily the most charming part (a lot of concrete and construction) of the island.

Kampung Tekek
Kampung Tekek (Tekek Village) satelite view
with the airstrip of the small of airport, the village, the Marina and a few accommodations

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view from Tekek Marina

 

 


Lalang Beach
beach south of Kampung Tekek, home to Berjaya Beach, Golf and Spa Resort

 

Accommodations in Tekek beach

Cheers Chalet

Kampung Tekek, Pulau Tioman

Bungalows

Berjaya Tioman Resort

Kampung Tekek, Pulau Tioman

Resort


Hotels in Tioman

Babura Seaview Resort

accommodation on Tekek Beach, RM60 - RM170

Puteri Salang Inn Chalet

accommodation on Salang Beach, RM40 - RM150

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Attractions

Tekek beach, Tioman

beach at Kampung Tekek, the main hub of the island

Salang Beach, Tioman

Salang is on the northernmost end of the island and is most frequented by backpackers and independent travellers looking for a spot of diving, plenty of nightlife and cheap accommodation.

Attractions

Bird Watching / Bird Interpretive Centre, Fraser's Hill

Bird Watching is one of the most popular activities at Frasher's Hill. You can find information on flora and fauna,trails, the history of Frashers Hill and general information about birds at the Bird Interpretive Centre (BIC).

Little India & Kapitan Keling Mosque, Penang

Small Indian enclave in Georgetown where you can find shops, food, temples and the Kapitan Keling Mosque.