| Tekek is a small village, almost centrally located on | | | | attract more tourists, Tioman was given a free port |
| the west shore of Tioman. Due to its central location, | | | | status. This had attracted more investment. A |
| and its natural shelter from the rough open sea, it | | | | controversial marina was built intended to draw more |
| was rightfully chosen as the entry point to the island. | | | | tourist and it has caused heavy siltation affecting the |
| It has the only immigration terminals for the island, | | | | coral reef and other marine life. |
| serving the incoming as well as the out-going traffics | | | | Beaches at Tekek are considered average, by Pulau |
| to Mersing, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. | | | | Tioman's standard. I think this is because of its |
| There are a couple of ways for tourists to reach | | | | location, some sections of the beach had to resort |
| Tioman. If you come from Kuala Lumpur, you can | | | | to retaining walls stop further erosion especially during |
| take a flight from Subang Airport. Subang Airport is | | | | the monsoon seasons. However the southern part of |
| the old airport located about ten km from the city | | | | Tekek offers beautiful beaches near the Babura |
| center. The flight is operated by Berjaya Air, the | | | | Seaview Resort and Samudra Swiss Cottage. The |
| same group that operates the Berjaya Resort in | | | | water is crystal-clear. |
| Tioman. Alternatively, you can take the six hour bus | | | | Further south, there are a number of lookout points |
| ride to Mersing followed by another 3 hours ferry to | | | | perched on top of a hill along the asphalt road that |
| Tioman. Unfortunately, the ferry service is not | | | | leads to Berjaya Tioman Beach, Golf & Spa Resort. |
| punctual, as it depends on the tide. At low tide the | | | | The view can be considered attractive as you can |
| ferry will not be able to dock due to the shallow | | | | see the contrast between the open sea and the lush |
| water. | | | | green forest. There is an interior road leading Juara, |
| If you are coming from Singapore, you have more | | | | on the eastern side of the island. If you like, you can |
| choice. You can take Berjaya Air flight from Seletar | | | | trek across the tropical green to the side of the |
| Airport or you can catch a ferry from Tanah Merah | | | | island. The journey will normally take about two |
| Terminal. It will take you direct to Tekek in Tioman | | | | hours. Then you can take a boat ride back to Tekek. |
| Island. The cheapest mean is of course by bus to | | | | Despite the recent development, Tekek can still |
| Mersing and followed by the ferry ride. | | | | maintain the natural beauty and attraction. We hope |
| The Development of Tekek Tioman is under the | | | | the authority realize that people come to the island |
| state of Pahang. Many, including the local would have | | | | to enjoy its natural beauty and serenity, not for the |
| though that it is under Johor, as the access point to | | | | comfort of the modern amenities. |
| the island is from Mersing, in Johor. In an effort to | | | | |