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The more developed of the group is Pulau Sibu. A pleasant
hideaway, it abounds with lush tropical vegetation and endless
stretches of golden beaches. On the seaward side of the
island are numerous sea caves carved out of its rocks. The
result of constant pounding by the sea during the monsoon
season, it gaves the island a beautiful yet rugged appearance.
Off shore,its waters contain fascinating
coral refers teeming with colourful marine life. Shipwrecks
off its coast may also be found.Chinese junks and pirate
vessels often exchanged cannon fire around this island,
and the remains of these battles lie scattered around the
seabed.
There are facilities for scuba diving, snorkelling,
wind surfing, sailing and angling. Visitors can hike through
jungle trails leading to unspoilt mangrove swamps, visit
the 'kelongs' where anchoives are caught or head for the
kampungs where coconut is smoked for copra.
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