Pulau Sialu (aka Pulau Sial Lalu)

Malaysia / Johor / Bandar Penggaram /
 island, place with historical importance, interesting place, archaeology/history education
A well known island in ancient Malay texts and litreature for its infamous piracy activities. Became a slum-like village for the native Orang Laut (Sea Gypsies) in the 20th Century. Recent decades saw the relocation of these natives to the mainland and their island-village abandoned. Today, the island and its dilapilated lighthouse stands forgotten of the coast of the Peninsular...
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Coordinates:   1°47'20"N   102°53'9"E
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