Besar Island, Malacca

Besar Island ("Big Island", Malay: Pulau Besar, in Jawi Script: ڤولاو بسر) is an island approximately 13 km off the coast of mainland Malacca in Malaysia.[1] It is served by 15-minute private motorboat rides from the towns of Pernu and Umbai and 30-minute scheduled ferry rides from Anjung Batu Jetty in Umbai.[2][3]

Not to be confused with Besar Island, Johor.
Besar Island, Malacca
Besar Island seen from Umbai
Besar Island is located in Malacca
Besar Island
Besar Island
Besar Island within the State of Malacca
Geography
LocationSoutheast Asia
Coordinates2°6′30.8″N 102°19′37.83″E
Adjacent toStrait of Malacca
Area1.29 km2 (0.50 sq mi)
Administration
State Malacca
Local governmentMalacca City Council
DistrictMelaka Tengah

Tourist attractions

There are a few attractions which spread across the island, including the tombs of Baghdad-born Islamic preacher Sultan Al Ariffin Syeikh Ismail and his relatives, who were part of an entourage responsible for the spread of Islam throughout the Malay Archipelago after arriving at the island in 1495.[4] There are also tombs of local figures, unmarked graves and numerous mystical and legendary old wells and rock formations.[5] According to local legends, one of the wells is believed to contain salt water at high tide and fresh water during low tide. The island is believed to be the home of elves known as Orang bunian and there is a cave known as Yunos Cave (Malay: Gua Yunos), where warriors were said to practice mysticism and learn silat (a type of Malay martial arts) in the past. The Besar Island Museum (Malay: Muzium Pulau Besar), operated by the state's Museum Corporation displays various information related to the island's sights and legend.[6][7]

  • White sandy beach in Besar Island
    White sandy beach in Besar Island
  • Shuttle boat to Besar Island
    Shuttle boat to Besar Island
  • Freshwater well in Besar Island
    Freshwater well in Besar Island

See also
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References
  1. "Pulau Besar Melaka". malaysiasite.nl. Retrieved 4 June 2023.
  2. "Anjung Batu Jetty". mpjasin.gov.my.
  3. "Jeti Anjung Batu". mpjasin.gov.my.
  4. Rahimah Abdullah (6 September 2020). "'Pulau Khurafat' tidak lagi seperti dulu: Mahu cari 'sesuatu'? Carilah keseronokan berekreasi saja!". Astro Awani. Retrieved 4 June 2023.
  5. "Tomb of Sultan Al Ariffin Syeikh Ismail Islamic Tomb in Pulau Besar".
  6. "Pulau Besar, Melaka".
  7. "Muzium Pulau Besar".
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