Pemanggil Island

Pemanggil Island Malay: Pulau Pemanggil) is an island in Mersing District, Johor, Malaysia.[1][2]

Geography

The island sits 45 km east of Mersing mainland.

Pemanggil Island is known for deep-sea fishing and good hunting grounds for marlins and mackerels. It has also hill at the outcrop of the island. On the north-eastern coast of the island is Teluk Lancang, an isolated bay. At the center of the island lies a huge boulder known locally as Batu Buau which locals regard as sacred.

Transportation

The island is accessible by boat from Mersing Town.

See also

References
  1. http://johor.attractionsinmalaysia.com/Pemanggil-Island.php
  2. http://tourism.johor.my/tours/pulau-pemanggil/


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