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Written by www.cuti.com.my
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Saturday, 19 February 2005 |
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Pulau Aman
Pulau
Aman in Bahasa Malaysia means "island of peace" and its name suggests,
it is the gateway to tranquility and serenity. Situated on an island
covering an area of 288 acres, it is 2.5 nautical miles from the
mainland just off the coast of Seberang Perai's southern district. The
nearest town is Bukit Tambun. An idyllic fishing village with
a population of only three hundred, the majority of people on Pulau
Aman are elderly folks and laughing, carefree children. Life on Pulau
Aman is simple and traditional with man and nature of co-existing in
harmony with one other. Here the warmth of the sun is only rivalled by
the warm friendliness of the locals. Fishing, water
sports and jungle trekking are some of the popular activities of
holiday-makers on the island. Places of interest, each with their own
fascinating story to tell, await the exploration of the adventurous.
Places of
Interest
Some stones resembling gold were
once found at "Telaga Emas". This well is unique because it never runs
dry even during the worst drought and its water continue to remain
fresh even when mixed with sea water. "Batu Perompak" literally means
"Pirate's Rock" and in the olden days it was the haunt of pirates who
plundered the waters around the island. There is
also an old grave at the top of the hill near Batu Perompak which is
believed to be the final resting place of a pirate chief called
Panglima Garang. Near the beach of Pulau Gedong is "Gua Lanun" or
"Pirates' Cave" where pirates sheltered and hoarded their
loot.
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