Pulau
Perhentian literally means 'Stop-over Island'. It is a small archipelago
located in the South China Sea on the northeast coast of Peninsular
Malaysia. The Perhentian Islands consist of nine islands that are Perhentian
Kechil (Small island), Perhentian Besar (Big Island), Rawa, Tokong Burung,
Tokong Burung Kechil, Susu Dara Kechil, Susu Dara Besar, Serenggeh and
Tokong Laut. Of all these islands only Perhentian Besar and Perhentian
Kechil are inhabited. The main settlement is at the village, which is
located on Small Island.
