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Pulau Sipadan is an oceanic island near Semporna, a city on the east coast of Sabah, Malaysia. Pulau Sipadan is the only island in the Malaysian maritime limestone with the height of 600 meters above the water. Pulau Sipadan is known as a preferred place for scuba diving (scuba diving) are among the best in the world. According to poll results released by the organization's general election only seven wonders of the world's best (New 7 Wonders of Nature votes Committee), Sipadan Island has been listed among 77 of the earth and the world's best magic in the year ending July 2009.

The late Jacques Cousteau a marine researcher at the world famous island of Sipadan describes as 'the great art that does not diusik man', while divers around the world have chosen this island as one of five diving destinations in the world.

Sipadan Island has a relatively small size of an area of 12 hectares and is the only island in the Malaysian sea. Visitors can walk around the island at the time of 25 minutes. It is located about 700 meters above the sea bed and attracting diverse marine life that comes from the sea bed. Surrounded by the sea water is clean and clear with an amazing wealth of marine life.

Thick forest on the island to accommodate a large number of species of tropical birds including sea eagles, eagles, 'Sunbird', 'Starling' and wood pigeon, and was declared a bird sanctuary in 1933 by the colonial government of North Borneo and re-enacted in 1963 by The Government of Malaysia. Crustaceans, exotic wildlife, including coconut crabs scattered on the beach and hiding in crevices, crevice plants here.

As a diver, scuba divers have the chance encounters with turtles, resident schools of jacks, 'bumphead parrotfish and barracudas are commonly found in waters around the coral island.

History
The island was jointly claimed by Malaysia and Indonesia. The issue was brought to the Court of Justice. With the completion of evidence to support the Malaysian and British, International Court of Justice handed to the Malaysian island of Sipadan with Ligitan in 2003. The decision was based on "effective control" (effective occupation) as shown by the British (former pengkoloni Malaysia earlier), and the lack of a better claim. Government of Indonesia to comment feel very disappointed in the decision.

Attractions
Environmental underwater divers to Sipadan offers views full of marine life such as Barracuda, turtles, fish and so on. The colors are many and interchange, the marginal, rift, rock rungkupan, cavern and the vertical cerombong underwater reef formed by a variety of waiting to be witnessed by the divers who wish to enjoy a fun diving places in the world.
The island was established as a wildlife refuge in 1933 and surrounding the original has been maintained to date.

TIPS
Try to go diving in the early morning to dive the famous Sipadan - Barracuda Point. You have the opportunity to swim near a group of barracudas large numbers in the early morning hours.
TRANSPORTATION
By Sea
The nearest road to go to Pulau Sipadan is through Kota Kinabalu or Tawau.

Air Road
The nearest road to go to Pulau Sipadan is through Kota Kinabalu or Tawau.

Road
Continue your journey for an hour to reach the town of Semporna.

Who to contact
For more information, please contact Sabah Tourism Office Tel: +6088-248 698 / 211 732

Lodging
In view of Pulau Sipadan has been declared as protected areas so that the nearest lodging is located in the nearby islands like Mabul Island and Kapalai Island.

Lata Belatan Waterfall

LATA BELATAN located in the Gunung Tebu Reserverd Forest the North Terengganu Forest Administration .Its cover an area of 20 hectares and is located approximately 15 kilometers south of the Jerteh City or 103 kilometers from the city of Kuala Terengganu.

For the purposes of natural beauty, the whole area in kompatmen 49 and 50 with an area of approximately 403 hectares of forest covering this soap opera has been maintained. Forest soap opera has developed in stages since 1985.

Forest consolation Lata Belatan consists of natural forest types of forest Low Diptercorp. It is rich with trees like Meranti and type Diptercarp Keruing more than 50% of forest composition. The types of non Diptercorp here that there is Nyatoh, Kelat, Mersawa, Rengas, dulcis and others.

Hilly areas, while high toward the summit of Gunung Tebu, consists of Meranti, Balau Red Sea. Area-slope of the steep hillside of the types commonly found here are Meranti Seraya, Meranti Keruing mixture of conifers and also a little like farmacia Oil and Damar.

Forest Recreational Development Lata Belatan is based on sustainable management where development is undertaken harmony with the environment. The concept of development which is compatible with the "Forest Camping Holiday".

In order to maintain the natural beauty and purity of water flow, 49 and 50 with an area of 403 hectares has remained under the classification of Forest Recreation.

Among the activities that can be done here while the rest enjoy the beauty of nature, picnic alone, with family or group, camping and cross-forest (jungle tracking).

For those who want to feel the atmosphere of challenge and adventure forest is more meaningful, may climb to the summit of Mount Cane with a height of 1.097 meters above sea level. The climb takes approximately 5 hours to reach kepuncaknya. Cold-weather environment with plants of various mountains and scenery that adds to the uniqueness interesting area.

The facilities provided here are food stalls, public toilets, prayer, rest huts, suspension bridge, guard huts and camping.

Scuba Diving is one of the most important activities in Pulau Perhentian. Because this activity so popular among tourists, you will find many places that offer dive package price is very reasonable once. Places these so popular because you can dive on the level of the surface of the sea and the clear water makes crystallizes with divers can see so clearly in the sights while in the water. So exciting!

You also have the opportunity to see a closer-range marine life including turtles, sharks and other species are also jellyfish. Among which is the main attraction is the coral reef divers, however you must be careful not to approach when wildlife damage fragile ecosystem that is very simple.

Apart from marine life and coral reefs, you can also explore the Sugar Wreck, a big wreck - one time the ship carrying sugar - and also the Temple of the Sea of something shaped as if a landmark policy that emerged from the sea . You also have the option of visiting other Pulau Redang or Pulau Lang Tengah nearby - which is more hotspot places for diving.

If you do not want to do scuba diving activities, you can also try snorkeling activities in Perhentian Besar (the largest island between the two islands). There are several places of interest and good for activities such as snorkeling Gulf Pauh, Shark Point and Tanjung Besi. For those who interested in kayaking activities, it can be found at several resorts in the islands.

History shown that Terengganu and Kuala Terengganu has been known hundreds of years ago. In Chinese history books such as “Ling-Wai-Tai-ta” written by Cao-Cu-Fei in 1178 mentioned ‘Teng-ya-nu’ and the book ‘Cu-fan-cih’ written by Cao-Ju-Kua in 1226 mentioned ‘Teng-ya-nung’. Both mentioned names referred to the Terengganu which was said to be ruled by Seri Wijaya Government (San-fo-Cih) in the 2nd Century. Ptolemy, a Greek astronomer, has noted down two ports in the east coast of Malay Land Peninsular. The ports are Primula and Kole. Primula is believed to be in Kuala Terengganu while Kole in Kemaman.

Today Kuala Terengganu known as Heritage Inshore Water City. Because its being develop so much by earlier Terengganu Chief Minister Datuk Seri Idris Jusoh. Now in Kuala Terengganu we can see many its change compared to past.

Malaysia Airlines and Air Asia offer daily flight services to Kuala Terengganu from Kuala Lumpur International Airports (KLIA) to the Sultan Mahmud International Airport in Kuala Terengganu and its takes times around 45 minutes.

Firefly Airlines also offer flights to Kuala Terengganu form Subang Airport to The Sultan Mahmud International Airport in Kuala Terengganu. The Fares its so cheap compared to others.

Berjaya Air was offer the flight to Redang Island from Subang Jaya Airport and it's takes time around one hours. Besides that, it's also offered flight services from Seletar Airport, Singapore to Redang Island, it's takes time arround one hours.

From Kuala Lumpur it's takes times 7-8 hours depending on the bus route.
From Singapore it's takes times around 9.5 - 10 hours depending on the bus route.
From Johor Bharu, it's takes times around 10-11 hours depending on the bus route.
From Penang, it's takes time arroud 9 hours depending on the bus route.

From Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Terengganu (455 KM)
From Singapura/Johor Bharu to Kuala Terengganu (562 KM)
From Penang to Kuala Terengganu (460 KM)

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