Malaysian Islands and Beaches Series III

left # Sembilang  Island
Sembilang  consists of nine islands; Rumbia, Lalang, Saga,
Bulu, Samak, Nipis, Agas, Miskin and Nyamuk.
All of them are uninhabited, so you will find an oasis of peace.
The area around the islands is not only known for fishing.
It is possible to dive around Sembilang.

right # Satang IslandSarawak’s first marine protected area, Talang-Satang
National Park covers an area of 19,414 hectares and was
gazetted in 1999 to enhance marine turtle conservation in Sarawak.
The Talang-Satang National Park includes the Pulau Tukong Ara-Banun
Wildlife Sanctuary, two small islets located close to the Satang Islands.
Pulau Tokong Ara, the larger of the two rocky outcrops,
is home to breeding colonies of bridled terns and black-naped terns.

left # Tenggol Island
Tenggol Island is an island off the coast of Terengganu, Malaysia.
Tenggol Island offers visitors the feeling of being on
their own private tropical island. The island was
traditionally uninhabited, but now contains several hotels.
Activities range from snorkelling, scuba diving,
jungle trekking or just basking under the sun on the white sandy beach.

right # Tinggi Island
Tinggi Island, is a large sparsely inhabited island,
which rises 2000 ft (600 m) above sea level
off the east coast of Johor, Malaysia.
The interior of the island is mostly covered with
secondary lowland Dipterocarp rainforest. It has fresh waters,
fruits, rattan, timber and a sheltered harbour and
coral reefs which abound with prolific marine life.

# Mataking Island
Mataking Island consists of two islands, the bigger
Mataking Besar and the smaller Mataking Kecil.
Mataking is located to the southeast of Sabah,
close to the Philippine border.
It is the ultimate destination for honeymooners.
Dive enthusiasts will have a splendid time around Mataking,
as there are well over 30 dive sites in the area.
Dive conditions are usually great,
with good visibility and almost no currents during the dives.

Subject : Malaysian Islands and Beaches Series III

Country / Post : Malaysia

Primary theme : Islands and Beaches

Date of Issue : 17  November  2015

Denomination : Tenggol Island  70 sen

Tinggi Island  70 sen

 Sembilan Islandg  80 sen

 Satang Island   80 sen

Mataking Island  RM3.20

Number in set : 5