Marina Island, the First Man-Made Island in Malaysia
Who would have thought that Marina Island, located on Teluk Muruh beach near Teluk Batik, is actually a man-made island? This man-made island, known as Marina Island, is vast and capable of accommodating various buildings across its total area of 316.9 acres.
A 400-meter bridge is the only road connecting Marina Island to the mainland at Teluk Muruh. For your information, loyal readers of orangperak.com, Marina Island also features a second jetty facility that offers services to transport the public to Pulau Pangkor. As everyone is already aware, Marina Island is a man-made island, and interestingly, it is the first of its kind in Malaysia. Its strategic location was built opposite Pulau Pangkor and Pangkor Laut Resort.
The reclamation project to form the island, named Marina Island, began before 2012. The project, which involved the reclamation of 316.9 acres of the Teluk Muroh coastline, was developed by Marina Sanctuary Resort Sdn. Bhd.
Those involved in the reclamation project to form the first man-made island in Malaysia spent five years on planning and comprehensive studies to ensure that the island's construction would not disrupt the environment and ecosystem.
Although much of the construction and reclamation occurring around the Teluk Muroh coast is important for the economic sector of Perak, the authorities are also urged to be mindful of the heritage beach of Teluk Muroh, which is gradually losing its charm. Nevertheless, the creation of Marina Island is a tourism product to be very proud of.
