Pulau Pemanggil

Pulau Pemanggil is an island in Mersing District, Johor, Malaysia. It sits 45 km east of Mersing, the take-off point to most islands off the Southern coast of Peninsular Malaysia. It is located on the west side of Johor Bahru, and the south from Tioman. Pulau Pemanggil is actually a part of an island that is made up with itself and four others which is Pulau Aur, Pulau Lang and finally Pulau Dayang.

Drive to Mersing Jetty which is located in Johor Bahru. It will take approximately 3 hours if departed from Singapore whereas it will take almost 6 hours if departed from Kuala Lumpur to Mersing. Then, there will be a boat waiting at the jetty to bring to the island. From there, it will be another 4-5 hours to reach Pemanggil Island.

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. It is known for deep-sea fishing and good hunting grounds for marlins and mackerels.

This remote island is also famed for the beauty and abundance of marine life within its clear emerald waters. Its other magnetic charms include endless stretches of white sandy beaches and awesome snorkelling spots. Fishing and diving is excellent here.

For the adventurous, the hill outcrop of the island makes for a challenging climb and the summit holds an inherent scenic beauty of the far reaching ocean.