Selangor Islands and Beaches, Malaysia

Pulau Carey

Northwest of Morib, across the sea from Port Klang, is Pulau Carey (Carey Island). Comprised largely of oil palm estates owned by Golden Hope Plantation, the island is also home to the Mah Meri, an aboriginal tribe renowned for their traditional woodcarvings, depicting their ancestral spirits or 'moyang'.

The tribe has kept the legends of their ancestors alive through these figurines and stories told to any willing listeners.

Visitors wishing to tour the vast oil palm estates on the island must obtain prior permission from the relevant authorities.

To visit the Mah Meri settlement, arrangement can be made with:

The Aborigines Department
(Selangor/Federal Territory)
Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Building
3rd Floor, South Podium
40000 Shah Alam

There is no accommodation for visitors to the island other than the guest bungalows for Golden Hope Plantation's guests.

Getting There
Drive from Kuala Lumpur to Teluk Panglima Garang on the Kelang-Banting road. From Teluk Panglima Garang, a narrow road takes you past rustic Malay villages to Pulau Carey. A bridge links the mainland to the island. The entire drive takes approximately 11/2 hours.

Pulau Ketam

North of Pulau Carey is the island of Pulau Ketam (Crab Island) with its picturesque coastal fishing villages built on stilts.

It is blessed with bountiful fishing grounds and is popular among the locals for its superb seafood restaurants.

Pulau Ketam is a great place to savour a variety of seafood specialties, in particular the curry crab.
Fishing and bird-watching tours are available.
Home stays in a 'kelong house', two or three kilometres offshore, are also available.

Getting There
There are many taxis and buses plying the Kuala Lumpur-Port Klang route. Alternatively, one can also take the KTM commuter train to Port Klang from the Kuala Lumpur Railway Station. At the Port Klang jetty, board a ferry to Pulau Ketam. The journey takes about an hour.

Pulau Indah

Near Pulau Ketam is Pulau Indah (Beautiful Island in Malay), an island where visitors can experience life in a traditional Malay village.

This is the best place to enjoy the rustic and laidback charms of kampung (village) life, set amidst lush greenery and the Straits of Malacca. Pulau Indah is also the location of Klang's new West Port and cruise terminal.

There is no tourist accommodation available but visitors will surely find plenty to do to make the trip worth it.

Getting There
Take any Port Klang bound bus or taxi from the Klang Bus Station in Kuala Lumpur. From Port Klang, take another bus to the island. The journey takes about one hour.

Pulau Angsa

Located off the coast of Kuala Selangor, approximately 67 km from Kuala Lumpur, lies Pulau Angsa, a lush green island that owes much of its history to the Bugis who were among its earliest settlers.

Rich in legends and landmarks, you will find the locals only too willing to regale you with tales about Pulau Angsa's colourful past.

Getting There
Regular bus and taxi services ply the Kuala Lumpur - Kuala Selangor route. While there is no regular ferry service from Kuala Selangor to Pulau Angsa, there are friendly fishermen who will ferry you across for a nominal sum.

Bagan Lalang

Located at 30-minute drive from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), Bagan Lalang is ideal for activities such as horseback riding, beach volleyball and jogging.

Bagan Lalang is also the place to enjoy spectacular sunsets.

At nightfall, the surrounding area turns into a hive of activity with open-air eateries offering mouth-watering seafood delights such as ikan bakar, or grilled fish.

Morib

If the popular west coast beach resorts are a bit too crowded for you, you might find Morib, located at the southern end of the Selangor state, more appealing.

Approximately 1 1/2 hour's drive from Kuala Lumpur, it is the perfect place for some quiet, peaceful relaxation.

Surrounded by whispering casuarinas and swaying palms, you can comb the beaches of Morib during low tide, searching for seashells or watch small crabs scuttle away and disappear into the sand. You can even spread out a mat and settle down to a picnic lunch beside a shady casuarina grove.

For history lovers Morib is also home to a wealth of historical sites. There are the ruins of old government buildings and the royal graves at Jugra, including an abandoned palace from the 1800's. Allied Forces also landed on this stretch of beach in September 1945, marking the end of the Japanese Army's occupation of Malaya.

Those who wish to spend the night can seek accommodation at nearby Hotel Sri Morib.

Getting There
Morib is accessible from Kuala Lumpur by the Federal Highway or the North Klang Valley Expressway via Klang. From Klang, proceed to Banting before reaching Morib.

To reach Morib by bus, you should board a Kuala Lumpur-Banting bus from the Klang Bus Station in Kuala Lumpur. From Banting, take another bus or taxi plying the Morib route.