PEMANGGIL ISLAND

Pemanggil island sits 45 km east of mersing, the take-off point to most islands off the southern coast of peninsular malaysia. It is situated next to tioman, requires a 4- to 5-hour ride by boat from mersing.

As with most inhabited islands in malaysian waters, pemanggil has its fair share of history, mystery and spooky tales. It all starts with Batu Buau(The Buau Rock). Almost a century ago, a boat carrying an Indonesian family came by these waters. One night, the father had a dream and in this dream he heard a voice beckoning him to settle on the island. The voice as was believed, belonged to the guardian of the island. The island is fishermen’s best-kept secret. It is known for deep-sea fishing and good hunting grounds for marlins and mackerels.

This remote island is also famed for the beauty and abundance of marine life within its clear emerald waters. Its other magnetic charms include endless stretches of white sandy beaches and awesome snorkeling spots. Fishing and diving is excellent here.

For the adventurous, the hill outcrop of the island makes for a challenging climb and the summit holds an inherent scenic beauty of the far reaching ocean.

On the north-eastern coast of pemanggil island is teluk lancang, an isolated bay where coconut trees grow in abundance amidst the tropical vegetation. At the heart of the island, there is a huge boulder known locally as batu buau which locals regard as sacred. It would definitely not go unnoticed and is clearly visible as far as 50 km from the south of tioman island