Pulau Ketam, or Crab Island in Malay (the national language of Malaysia) is an ideal destination if you enjoy seafood. Pulau Ketam is strategically situated in a stop-over point for fishermen en-route to the rich fishing grounds beyond. The island is now a prospering fishing village with a ... Read review
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Advantages: Nice seafood Disadvantages: Not very nice sceneries, not much nightlfe and shopping
Pulau Ketam, or Crab Island in Malay (the national language of Malaysia) is an ideal destination if you enjoy seafood. Pulau Ketam is strategically situated in a stop-over point for fishermen en-route to the rich fishing grounds beyond. The island is now a prospering fishing village with a bustling harbour that is frequented by scores of floating vehicles, ranging from wobbly sampan (small row-boats) to 'clonking' fishing boats and tongkangs (lighters). ... ...ride on the ferry to Pulau Ketam, which holds two small villages - Pulau Ketam Village and Sungai Lima. The population is only 8000 and mostly Chinese (Teochew, Hokkien and Hainanese). The houses are all built on stilt above the mangrove swamps. There may not be many nice exotic beaches but if you would like a first hand experience on the life and culture in a small, oldtime village like those mentioned in history books, this would be a nice place ... more
Pulau Ketam, or Crab Island in Malay (the national language of Malaysia) is an ideal destination if you enjoy seafood. Pulau Ketam is strategically situated in a stop-over point for fishermen en-route to the rich fishing grounds beyond. The island is now a prospering fishing village with a bustling harbour that is frequented by scores of floating vehicles, ranging from wobbly sampan (small row-boats) to 'clonking' fishing boats and tongkangs (lighters). From Kuala Lumpur, you can take a train to the famous Klang port which takes an hour and a half. There, you can get on an half hour ride on the ferry to Pulau Ketam, which holds two small villages - Pulau Ketam Village and Sungai Lima. The population is only 8000 and mostly Chinese (Teochew, Hokkien and Hainanese). The houses are all built on stilt above the mangrove swamps. There may not be many nice exotic beaches but if you would like a first hand experience on the life and culture in a small, oldtime village like those mentioned in history books, this would be a nice place to visit. The people are warm and friendly, and the seafood is cheap, fresh and delicious. I had a delicious seafood lunch at the Kuai Lok Hian restaurant on the island and the food was fantastic. A great place to visit for those who enjoys seafood. However, i must say that most of the locals do not speak fluent english as it is not their mother's tongue. Most of them speak their own dialects. Most people would make a day visit to Pulau Ketam to taste the wonderful crabs, prawns and fish. Now we know where the island got its name from! =)
