At Batu Batu over the past 18 months we have closed, opened and closed again but have kept ourselves busy. Bright spots in these challenging times? Undoubtedly top of the list is our wonderful staff team who have stuck with us through all the uncertainty and the array of guests who have travelled to us from across Malaysia.
Read MoreMany of you who have stayed with us praise the friendliness and professionalism of our amazing staff team, and often remember them with great fondness. If you want to learn more about the people behind the smiles, what makes them tick and how life has been through the pandemic, read on.
Read MoreWe all pass though Mersing town on our way to Batu Batu, and the other beautiful islands off the coast, but how many of us actually stop to explore the little sleepy town?
Read MoreIn 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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