Pangkor Island. Call it the island crown jewel of Perak state, Pangkor Island is situated in the north-western peninsular of Malaysia. This intriguing island has an area of just eight square kilometres in which approximately 25,000 people live in.

The island crown jewel of Perak state, Pangkor Island is located in northwestern peninsular Malaysia. This intriguing island has an area of just eight square kilometres inhabited by approximately 25,000 people.

Pangkor, with its charming mix of fishing settlements and resorts, is a fascinating and convenient holiday destination. It presents the visitor with a rare chance to interact with fishermen and enjoy the fine beaches and resort amenities.

The fishermen live in scattered settlements on the eastern side, overlooking  the towns of Lumut and Teluk Batik.

Pangkor's two popular beach areas of Pasir Bogak and Teluk Nipah offer sun and sea enthusiasts activities like scuba-diving, snorkeling, wind-surfing and fishing. While Pasir Bogak is quite developed, Teluk Nipah still retains its "kampung" or village atmosphere. Teluk Ketapang or Turtle Bay still receives turtles on egg-laying pilgrimages. Some of the resorts on the island also have excellent golf courses on their property.

Pangkor, with its charming mix of fishing settlements and resorts, is a fascinating and convenient holiday destination. It presents the visitor with a rare chance to live near fishermen and observe their lifestyle and also to simply enjoy the fine beaches and resort amenities. After all, the biggest industries in this island happen to be fishing and fish products.

The fishermen live in scattered settlements on the eastern side, facing the town of Lumut and Teluk Batik. Visitors get a chance to see some of them on the 40-minute ferry ride from Lumut as the ferry stops at the main settlements of Sungai Pinang Kecil and Sungai Pinang Besar before landing at Pangkor Town.

Pangkor's two popular beach areas of Pasir Bogak and Teluk Nipah offer sun and sea enthusiasts activities like scuba-diving, snorkeling, wind-surfing and fishing. While Pasir Bogak is quite developed, Teluk Nipah still retains its kampung or village atmosphere. Teluk Ketapang or Turtle Bay still receives turtles on their egg-laying pilgrimages. Some of the resorts on the island also have excellent golf courses on their property.