Pulau Redang

The Redang Island located 45 km offshore of Terengganu state in Malaysia is a paradise for beach loving tourists. Comprised of 9 islands such as Lima Island, Paku Besar Island, Paku Kecil Island, Kerengga Besar Island, Kerengga Kecil Island, Ekor Tebu Island, Ling Island, Pinang Island and Redang Island, the whole of the archipelago is open to visitors. With diverse marine life, coral reefs and scenic nature, Redang offers unforgettable holidays with family and friends.

 Designed as ‘Pulau Redang’ marine parks, the archipelago holds some 500 species of live corals, more than 3000 fish species and over a 1000 invertebrate species. The marine life consists of numerous members such as the sea fans, cup coral, soft tree corals, sea stars,  nudibranch, sea urchin, rabbit fish, clownfish, snappers, groupers, triggerfish, silver barracudas, parrotfish, leatherback turtle, hammerheads, olive ridley turtle, hawksbill turtle, green turtle, eagle ray and whale shark,

 The island is best for snorkeling and scuba diving. There are 20 different scuba diving points being developed. The wreckage of the ship near the Pinang Island is good for some underwater photography as well. The wreckages are from the H.M.S Prince, H.M.S. Repulse sunk during the Second World War. The black coral garden, Terumbu Kili, uneven terrain caves and the submerged chamber adds on to the Redang attractions.


If you are planning a trip to Redang, make it between the months of April to October. This is because of the monsoon falling between the months of November and March. Access is easy as daily flights operates between the capital city of Kuala Lumpur and the nearest town of Kuala Terengganu, on reaching where you can get bus ride to Merang jetty to shoot off for Redang is boat services.