Redang Island (Malay: Pulau Redang / 中文：热浪岛) is an island in Kuala Nerus District,

Terengganu, Malaysia. It is one of the largest islands off the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia
and as well as one of the most beautiful islands in the world. It is famous for its crystal clear
waters and white sandy beaches. It is one of nine islands, which form a marine sanctuary park
offering snorkeling and diving opportunities for tourists.

Archipelago[edit]
The Redang archipelago comprises Pulau Redang, Pulau Lima, Pulau Paku Besar, Pulau Paku
Kecil, Pulau Kerengga Kecil, Pulau Kerengga Besar, Pulau Ekor Tebu, Pulau Ling and Pulau
Pinang. Pulau Redang is the biggest of all the islands in the Marine Park, measuring about 7 km
(4.3 mi) long and 6 km (3.7 mi) wide. Its highest peak is Bukit Besar at 359 metres (1,178 feet)
above sea level. The boundary of the Pulau Redang Marine Park is established by a line linking
all points 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) from the shores of Pulau Redang, Pulau Lima, Pulau Ekor
Tebu and Pulau Pinang. The other nearby islands of Pulau Perhentian Besar, Pulau Perhentian
Kecil, Pulau Lang Tengah, Pulau Kapas and Pulau Susu Dara are also gazetted and protected
as Marine Parks. Today, only the bigger islands like Redang, Lang Tengah, Perhentian and
Kapas have resort facilities for visitors. The management of Marine Parks primarily involves
protection of the sensitive marine and terrestrial ecosystems by controlling the impact from
human activities. These include waste pollution management and conservation of coral reefs and
terrestrial habitats.

Tourism[edit]
In contrast to the neighbouring Perhentian Islands, Redang has a more upmarket image, as
almost all accommodation on the island is resort-based. The largest beach is Pasir Panjang on
the east side, featuring half a dozen resorts. The beach is covered with soft white sand. Coral
and fish can be seen just a few metres from the beach. The other beach resorts are located in
Teluk Dalam on the north and Teluk Kalong to the south.
The 2000 film, Summer Holiday was filmed on the Laguna Redang Island Resort, and a replica
of the tea house now serves as the resort's gift shop.
Summer Collection is one of the most popular oldest souvenir, beachwear, and swimwear seller
on the island after the island became famous through the film. They started their business about
20 years ago at Redang Pelangi Resort.
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The island is a turtle nesting site, and these turtles serve as a draw for ecotourism.

Climate[edit]
Redang has a tropical climate with temperatures steadily around 30 °C (86 °F) and frequent but
brief thunderstorms. Like the rest of Malaysia's east coast, Redang is affected by the northeast
monsoon from the South China Sea, so most resorts are closed and ferry transport schedules
are severely restricted between October and March. The amount of monthly rainfall varies
throughout the year, with November to February being the wettest months, whilst April to August
being the driest. The island experiences on average about 2,600 millimetres (100 in) of rain per
year.