Pulau Sibu Island
Malaysia Holiday Resort

Rimba Resort is set on its own private beach at the Northern tip of Pulau Sibu Island, Johor, Malaysia.

The Palm fringed Pulau Sibu Island lies 12km off the South East coast of Malaysia. The jetty point, Tanjung Leman, is the gateway jetty to all arrivals and departures for Pulau Sibu Island.

Tanjung Leman is approximately 140km North of Singapore and 9km from Rimba Resort.

Where is Pulau Sibu Island?

Pulau Sibu Island is amidst the Seribuat chain of islands; it is shaped like an hour glass, and is roughly 6km in length and less than 1km in width.

Pulau Sibu Island has some well known neighbouring islands, for example Pulau Besaar (22km North), Pulau Tingi (9km NE), Pulau Tioman (54km N), Pulau Rawa (31km NW) and Pulau Aur (55km NW).

Getting to Pulau Sibu Island by air
The closest Airports to get to Pulau Sibu Island are either Senai Airport in Johor Bahru (Capital city of Johor State) or Changi Airport in Singapore.

Upon arrival we can easily arrange a pick up either by taxi or mini van.

Getting to Pulau Sibu Island by Road

There are 2 choices, either the Woodlands Causeway or the second link (Tuas).

Singapore to Tanjung Leman using Woodlands Causeway

1. Pass through customs checkpoint (Woodlands causeway) and follow temporary exit route, due to the roadworks.

After you have exited the detour move over to the right lane and take the first u turn heading back towards the causeway.

You are now in Jalan Wong Ah Fook.

2. Jalan Wong Ah Fook will lead you through Johor Bahru City passing City Square shopping mall on your right. Look out for the overhead Bridge with the sign 'Kota Tinggi - Desaru'.

3. Follow this sign and this will take you onto Route 3. Keep on this road following the signs to Kota Tinggi and Mersing.

4. Route 3 will lead you through a small town called Ulu Tiram, keep going straight.

5. You will hardly notice when you pass by Kota Tinggi as the road bypasses out of the town. However there will be a traffic light whereby a left turn takes you to Kota Tinggi town and a right turn to Desaru. Keep going straight towards Mersing.

6. After about 40 minutes drive from the traffic light / Kota Tinggi junction, you will notice signs for Tanjung Leman, Sibu Island.

7. Take a right hand turn into the check point for Tenggorah Plantation (palm oil plantation). On the corner of the turn-off you should see a taxi stand for long distance cabs (blue cabs). Pass through a police check-point onto the Plantation Road.

8. Tanjung Leman Jetty is about 28km further from this point, when you are about 13km away from the jetty you will see a sign for Pulau Sibu Island, Tanjung Leman Jetty. Take a left turn.
Continue on till the end of the road.

At the end of the road turn right into the entrance of Tanjung Leman Jetty car park.

Download Singapore to Tanjung Leman using Woodlands Causeway directions here.

Kuala Lumpur to Tanjung Leman Jetty

There are two choices when driving from Kuala Lumpur to Tanjung Leman Jetty; either A or B.

A. Take the North - South Highway from KL until you get to the Kulai turn off (almost as far down as Johor Bahru). This will put you on Route 94 heading towards Kota Tinggi and Mersing.

At the end of this road you will reach a T junction, turn left (North) onto Route 3 still heading to Kota Tinggi and Mersing. Continue to follow signs for Mersing.

You will hardly notice when you pass by Kota Tinggi as the road bypasses out of the town. However there will be a traffic light whereby a left turn takes you to Kota Tinggi town and a right turn to Desaru. Keep going straight towards Mersing. After about 40 minutes drive from the traffic light / Kota Tinggi junction you will notice signs for Tanjung Leman, Pulau Sibu Island.

Take a right hand turn into the check point for Tenggorah plantation (palm oil plantation). On the corner of the turn off you should see a taxi stand for long distance cabs (Blue cabs). Pass through a police check-point onto the plantation Road.

Tanjung Leman Jetty is about 28km away from this point, when you are about 13km away from the jetty you will see a sign for Pulau Sibu Island Tanjung leman Jetty ,take a left turn. Continue on till the end of the road. At the end of the road turn right into the entrance of Tanjung leman Jetty car park.

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B. Take the north - south highway from KL and exit at Keluang heading east towards Mersing. This road is however a single lane winding road and might take a longer time than anticipated. Once you have reached the east coast (south of Mersing) you should turn right (south) heading towards Kota Tinggi and Johor Bahru

After about 30 minutes drive you will reach the Tanjung Leman turnoff (look out for signs), turn left into the Tenggorah Plantation (palm oil plantation). On the corner of the turn-off you should see a taxi stand for long distance cabs (blue cabs). Pass through a police check-point onto the Plantation road.

Tanjung Leman Jetty is about 28km further from this point. When you are about 13km away from the jetty you will see a sign for Pulau Sibu Island, Tanjung Leman Jetty, take a left turn. Continue on till the end of the road.

At the end of the road turn right into the entrance of Tanjung Leman Jetty car park.

Our boat will be waiting to bring you to the resort, so you can now start relaxing - you're on island time.

Download Kuala Lumpur to Tanjung Leman Jetty directions here.