SIBU ISLAND

" From an aerial view, the island looks like a bird or a bat resting with its wings outstretched. Its calm and quiet ambiance makes it the perfect choice for those who dream of a relaxing and laid vacation. "

Located 12 km from mainland Johor, Pulau Sibu is one of the more developed islands off the East Coast of Johor. From an aerial view, the island looks like a bird or a bat resting with its wings outstretched. Its fine white, sandy beaches lay glittering against the backdrop of its surrounding emerald green waters, refining its coastal shores.

Its calm and quiet ambience proves to be the perfect choice for those who dream of a relaxing and laid back vacaion. The coral reef encircling the island is home to many colouful and exotic fish and other marine life and is a sure heaven for scuba divers and snorkelling enthusiats, while its lush tropical forest provides soothing greenery to help ease the mind.

The sea off the coast of this island is planted with kelong or artificial tyre-reefs and has been a great pull for anglers. However, since the island was gazetted as a marine park, fishing activities here are limited to rod and fishing only.

ENDAU-ROMPIN JOHOR NATIONAL PARK

Endau rompin, located north of Johor and south of Pahang, is the second National Park proclaimed by the Government of Malaysia. It covers an area of approximately 50,000 hectares of rich flora and fauna, encompassing the watershed of the rivers Endau and Rompin, from which it derived its name. The park is home to many species of birds, mammals, frogs, insects and many other wild animals, as well as varieties of orchids,herbs, medicinal plants and trees. A scientific expedition undertaken by the Malaysian Nature Society in 1985 uncovered some new and rare plant and animal species. one of the most spectacular discoveries was the fan palm (Livistona Endauensis), endemic to the Ulu Endau area. This centuries-old rainforest is also home to the largest surviving population of Sumatran Rhinos still left in Peninsular Malaysia. Primates, including the leaf monkey, the long-tail macaque and the white-handed gibbon are a common sight. Other wild animals inhabitating the area include tigers, leopards, elephants, and various types of deer and tapirs. There are also numerous rapids and falls awaiting adventure lovers and river trekkers here.
To protect the pristine environment, only limited areas of the park are open for ecotourism purposes. Entry to the park requires a special permit from the Johor National Park Corporation. Permits can also be obtained at the Distric Office. which is just alongside the Police Department in Kuala Rompin before reaching the FELDA Selendang turn off from Lanjut Beach. Upon entry to this park, trekkers will be guided by forest rangers to ensure safety at all times.

SULTAN ABU BAKAR MOSQUE

" Perched upon a hill-top, the mosque combines the neo-classical Western and Islamic architecture, and is regarded as one of the most beautiful mosques in Malaysia. "

 The Sultan Abu Bakar is regarded as one of the most beautiful mosque in Malaysia, with its amazing combination of Western neo-classical and Islamic education.

Tis mosque can accommodate about 2,000 worshippers at any one time. The mosque is strategically located on top of a hill on Jalan Abu Bakar, overlooking the Straits of Tebrau.

Sultan Abu Bakar mosque was named after the late Sultan Abu Bakar, the "The Father Of Modern Johor" , who laid the foundation stone in 1892. Construction of the mosque was completed in 1900, a few years after his death. Today, the Sultan Abu Bakar Mosque is listed as the protected heritage monument by the Department of Museums and Antiquities.