Delve into Kampong Pontianak in Malaysia
Kampong Pontianak in the region of Johor is located in Malaysia - some 186 mi or ( 299 km ) East of Kuala Lumpur , the country's capital .
Local time in Kampong Pontianak is now 08:16 PM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Kuala Lumpur " with a UTC offset of 8 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Johor Bahru, George Town, Petaling Jaya, Kuala Lumpur, and Kuantan. While being here, you might want to check out Johor Bahru . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Kampong Pontianak ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Pulau Pemanggil
Pemanggil Island sits 45 km east of Mersing, the take-off point to most islands off the Southern coast of Peninsular Malaysia. It is situated next to Tioman, requires a 4- to 5-hour ride by boat from Mersing. To get to Mersing itself takes 4½ hours by car or roughly 6 hours by coach from Kuala Lumpur. As with most inhabited islands in Malaysian waters, Pemanggil has its fair share of history, mystery and spooky tales. The island is fishermen's best-kept secret.
Located at 2.58 104.33 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Pulau Aur
Pulau Aur, known locally as Aur Island, lies about 65 km east of Mersing, Johor, Malaysia. It is part of the Johor Marine Park. Its corals, lagoons and offshore pools make it a tourist attraction. It has for many years also always been a frequent stopover point for fishermen. There is also a smaller island close by, Pulau Dayang, which is separated from Pulau Aur by a narrow channel of about 400m width at the narrowest point.
Located at 2.45 104.53 (Lat./Long.); Less than 28 km away
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