The Perhentian Islands are a group of islands off the coast of Besut District, Terengganu, Malaysia. The two main islands are Perhentian Besar and Perhentian Kecil. The small, uninhabited islands of Susu Dara, Serengeh and Rawa, lie off Kecil. As in the rest of Besut, people generally speak Kelantanese Malay. However, English is also widely spoken.
Location: South China Sea
Population: 1,309 (2020)
Archipelago: Perhentian Islands
Total islands: 9
Major islands: Perhentian Besar and Perhentian Kecil
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