Redang Island

Pulau Redang is consistently rated among Malaysia's most beautiful islands — a marine protected area of extraordinary clarity, home to sea turtles, blacktip reef sharks, and coral gardens of the highest quality in Southeast Asian waters.

The island sits within the Terengganu Marine Park — which restricts commercial access and preserves the underwater world that makes Redang legendary among divers. The visibility in Redang's waters can exceed 30 metres, and the island's major dive sites — Marine Park, Shark Bay, and Terumbu Kiri — deliver encounters with large pelagic species that more visited islands cannot match. Weststar's helicopter service bypasses the conventional approach — a drive to Terengganu followed by a ferry — and delivers clients directly to the island's helipad.

Accommodation on Redang is deliberately limited, with The Taaras Beach & Spa Resort offering the most refined experience on the island — occupying a private bay with direct beach access and a full-service dive centre. The island's seclusion and natural protection make it the most authentic island experience remaining in Peninsular Malaysia.