Pulau Rawa: The Best Things Come In Small Packages

This beautiful isle is overshadowed by the popularity of its neighbors.

(Pic by Fernando Fong/TRP)

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To the south-east coast of Malaysia, you’ll find the small and remote paradise island of Pulau Rawa.

Twenty miles from Tioman Island and 16km off Mersing, Pulau Rawa is only a kilometre long and 200 meters wide.

Hues of pink colours the sky as sun sets at Pulau Rawa. (Pic by Fernando Fong/TRP)

The isle is named after the Malay word Rawa for white doves, or more specifically pied imperial pigeons, which are native to the island.

The island is named after Rawa, a Malay word for white doves. (Pic by Fernando Fong/TRP)

Despite its being a mere dot, the island is blessed with captivating and stunning panoramas.

Beaches of powdery white sand, tiny lagoons, colourful corals in knee-deep water, incredibly clear blue and turquoise water, lush tropical forests and rocky hills with dramatic cliffs make Pulau Rawa an Instagram haven.

Shallow, near-shore reef flats surround parts of Pulau Rawa. (Pic by Fernando Fong/TRP)

The island is the best place for pure relaxation of body and mind. Activities include hiking, fish feeding, canoeing, windsurfing, scuba diving and snorkeling.