Besar Island (Malay: Pulau Besar), is an island in Mersing District, Johor, Malaysia.

Besar Island

Native name: Pulau Besar
Geography
Coordinates	2°26′30″N 103°59′00″E
Total islands	1
Highest elevation	258 m (846 ft)
Administration
Malaysia
State	Johor
District	Mersing

Name

Geology

The island, which is surrounded by Rawa, Sibu and Tinggi Island, is characterised by quiet, clean beaches of powdery white sand and crystal-clear azure waters.[1] To preserve the unspoiled marine life, the Government has gazetted it as a marine park to protect around 60 species of marine life from any activities that can harm their natural habitats within 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) around the island.

The island's highest point rises some 845 feet (258 m) above the sea level. Rich hues of wild vegetation are dappled throughout with the lush greens of the coconut palms and tropical jungles.

Administrative divisions

The island is divided into 6 villages, which are:

• Atap Zing Village
• Batu Hitam Village
• Busong Village
• Teluk Bakau Village
• Teluk Kampa Village
• Teluk Penagat Village

Transportation

The island is accessible by boat from Mersing Town in Johor mainland.

See also

• List of islands of Malaysia

References

External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Besar Island (Johor).

• Malaysia Travel Guide: Locally known as Pulau Besar or Big Island