In 2019 Tengah Island Conservation (TIC) released 3,799 endangered sea turtles, mapped and surveyed 1 million square metres of coral reef and seagrass, removed 13 tonnes of marine debris from the reefs around Pulau Tengah, Johor and delivered environmental awareness programmes to over 500 students in Mersing. In 2020, the story has been very different…
Read MoreAt 10pm just three weeks ago I sat on my bed on Whatsapp with our friends at Rimba Resort on nearby Sibu island, discussing how we were all were coping with the Covid-induced reduction in tourists. Not long into our conversation, I received a message from Tanya, the Programme Director at Tengah Island Conservation. “Have you heard the Prime Minister’s speech?” — Malaysia’s lockdown had just been announced. The resort would close the following day.
Read MoreWhy the outdoor life at Batu Batu is a good option for a getaway at this time. We are extremely lucky to be on a little island, 3km round and 16km away from the mainland. We have plenty of fresh air, eight white sandy beaches and individual villas so that everyone can enjoy open spaces and the island’s incredible nature.
Read MoreWe are following developments relating to COVID-19 closely and wanted to assure you that we have put in procedures to protect guests and staff alike from exposure based on WHO guidelines. Read on see how we ensure our guests and staff are protected from COVID-19, and that our island stays safe
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