Perhentian Islands Malaysia

Written by DiveJourney. Built from public sources and local operator knowledge. Last updated Feb 13, 2026.

• Tourism Malaysia - Pulau Perhentian overview - Destination orientation, island split (Kecil vs Besar), and general access notes
• Department of Fisheries Malaysia - Marine Parks conservation charge - Official conservation charge rates and fee framework for Marine Parks Malaysia
• MET Malaysia - Monsoon seasons - Official description of Northeast and Southwest Monsoon timing affecting Malaysia's east coast
• Quiver Dive Team - Perhentian dive sites - Local operator site list and typical depth ranges for key Perhentian dive sites
• Flora Bay Divers - Perhentian dive sites - Local operator site notes including additional reefs and depth guidance
• Perhentian Turtle Project - Volunteer season info - Seasonal guidance for higher turtle sighting, nesting, and hatchling windows
• Royal Malaysian Police directory - IPD Besut and Perhentian police post - Public directory listing local police contact numbers for Besut district and Perhentian
• Hospital Besut (MOH Terengganu) - Corporate info - Nearest mainland hospital contact details and general info
• Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) - Online submission portal - Official portal used for MDAC submission (requirements vary by traveler category)
• Embassy of Italy in Kuala Lumpur - MDAC notice - Public travel notice describing MDAC submission timing and exemptions
• Royal Malaysian Customs Department - MyTTx tourism tax guidance - Official guidance confirming tourism tax rate and collection via accommodation operators and digital platforms
• Rome2Rio - KBR to Kuala Besut Jetty distance reference - Distance and routing reference for airport-to-jetty planning
• Rome2Rio - TGG to Kuala Besut distance reference - Distance and routing reference for airport-to-jetty planning
• Destination hero photo by Dario C - Photographer profile: https://unsplash.com/@runnersd92