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I have been thinking about a turtle we call Brah. She is a Green Sea Turtle, identified in Malaysia’s Sea Turtle Face ID database (each turtle’s facial scutes are as unique as our fingerprints). She first came to Sunrise Beach in 2022. The TIC team photographed her, tagged her, entered her into our long-term monitoring records, and then she left, back into the ocean.

Dive, Discover, and Learn About Protecting Our Oceans at Batu Batu! Just three days! (Well, actually, three half-days—so you’ll still have plenty of time to relax, enjoy the beach, soak in crystal clear waters and and unwind).

Celebrating Women at Batu Batu This International Women’s Day. This International Women’s Day, we’re shining a light on the incredible women of Batu Batu. When we first opened in 2012, there was only a small handful of women on our little team.

Thanks to your support, TIC is restoring coral reefs, protecting sea turtles, and preserving vital ecosystems. See the impact you’ve helped create in the Tengah Island Conservation Impact Report 2024.

One of our greatest passions is advocating for sustainable tourism or tourism that supports sustainable development. When our family first built and opened Batu Batu in 2012, we aimed at creating a resort which allowed quiet enjoyment of the amazing Pulau Tengah whilst treading lightly.

We started “5 minutes with” because the people at Batu Batu are our greatest asset. I am sure many of you who have stayed with us and have experienced their warmth first-hand would agree.

At this year’s Malaysian International Dive Exhibition (MIDE) , Batu Batu Dive, our PADI Five Star Dive and Activities Centre located at Long Beach, was awarded the 10 year award for Outstanding Service.

I have recently been reflecting on 2023 and setting intentions for the year ahead. Last year, I attended many more funerals and wakes than any other years beforehand. There used to be a time where it was all weddings and baby showers but as we get older, the distribution of these life celebrations have shifted. And in reflecting on the events of 2023, I think of how swiftly a life can be extinguished and how much we must embrace and be grateful for whatever time we have.

We protect the island’s biodiversity through sustainable practices and contributions to support Tengah Island Conservation’s work. We engage with and support our island community and the local communities around us whilst celebrating our rich Malaysian heritage. Our mindful business practices prioritise sustainability and we choose to buy local where possible to ensure tourism revenues flow into the area.