Sibu Island

Sibu Island (Pulau Sibu) is an unspoilt tropical island Paradise off the Peninsular's East Coast, facing the South China Sea. Pulau Sibu Besar means 'Big Sibu island' in Malay, Sibu Island is approximately 6km long and 1km wide, the island abounds with lush tropical vegetation, and is noted for its beaches, hills, cliffs and exotic bird population. Sibu is part of a small group of islands including Pulau Sibu Tengah, Pulau Sibu Hujung, Pulau Kukus and Pulau Tinggi. On the southern end of Sibu Island there is a small fishing village with a population of less than a hundred people.

Facing Sibu Island on the west is the better known majestic island of Tinggi Island and a few smaller uninhabited islands. Sibu Island is smaller and less commercial than Tioman Island or Rawa Island. Sibu Island is located within the same Johor Marine Park as Tioman Island, but with only a handful of divers exploring the many dive sites around Sibu Island. The scuba diving here is excellent.

Almost untouched by progress, Sibu Island is the perfect island getaway near Singapore in Malaysia from busy city life. The island is very popular with tourists visiting from Europe, America, Australia and Singapore. Only 3 hours from the centre of Singapore, Sibu Island is far enough to escape the buzz of the big city into a tropical paradise. Private boats to the island leave from Tanjung Leman on the Mainland (just off the Johor to Mersing road). On Sibu Island, there are the numerous outdoor activities, kelong fishing trips being particularly popular.