advantage:
[Snorkeling] It is suitable for beginners to snorkel. There is a shoal of hundreds of meters, so there is no need to worry too much about the safety of children. 90% of the corals in the shoal are dead, but some ecology remains. The sea water is clear and there are many kinds of creatures.
[Meals] Although there are only so many kinds of tricks to go back and forth in two days, they are still suitable for Asian stomachs. It's just that they don't offer or buy ice cream. Alcohol is prohibited in Malaysia, so alcohol is very expensive.
[Price] It is the lowest among the Semporna Islands, and it includes the price of the airport transfer. Other costs are also low, such as renting a canoe for only MYR 35 a day.
shortcoming:
[Environment] Mosquitoes are rampant and cannot be guarded against. Every day, countless big bags come out of nowhere, and the legs are swollen. The sanitation of certain locations is really worrying. For example, the area at the back of the hall is dirty and smelly, and mosquitoes are concentrated. There are no cute lizards on the island, no peacocks, no hatching and release of sea turtles, these are not as good as Mataking.
[Facilities] The houses are all dim, without the sunshine charm that an island should have, especially the hall, which looks lifeless. None of the mod cons, nor the wifi. Except for the long plank road, there are no bright spots in the buildings on the island. In contrast, the buildings in Mataking are more modern and aesthetic, and the living conditions are more like real villas.
[Service] The staff all looked unhappy. There are few active greetings and warm interactions, without the boldness and enthusiasm of the island, and the service does not match the price. Maybe it's because the tourists are mainly Asians, and the overall atmosphere is dull.
[Activities] There are no participatory activities organized on the island (except for paid diving tours, etc.), which is not in line with the positioning of the resort hotel.
Unlike visiting Semporna many years ago, the amount of garbage in the sea has increased dramatically, not only on the islands, but especially in the living areas of Semporna Town. clean up. I hope that when our bureau strengthens control and publicity, we can leave this beauty to our children and grandchildren.
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