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Alongside its larger sibling, Pulau Perhentian Besar, these islands were historical resting points for traders, a legacy reflected in their name, which translates to “stopping point” in Malay.

Immigration director-general Datuk Ruslin Jusoh said in a statement that 26 individuals were caught in the Pulau Perhentian area during the operation on Monday (Sept 9). “All those detained are ...

And then we spent the next 30 minutes bouncing across the waves, just the 8 of us, heading to the Perhentian Islands. Of ...