Pulau Sembilan, a group of nine islands about 10 nautical miles from Pangkor Island, also has stunning rock formations, natural beaches.
PULAU Sembilan, the island famous for the unusual “blue tears” of seawater that appear at night due to bioluminescent phytoplankton, is officially closed to visitors.
State Tourism, Arts and Culture Committee Chairman Datuk Nolee Ashilin Mohd Radzi said this is necessary as the state is concerned with conservation efforts to maintain the pristine condition of the island.
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