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Islet off the shores of Telok Gong in Kuala Sungai Baru, Malacca, Malaysia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Konet Island (Malay: Pulau Konet) is an islet located 100 metres off the shores of Telok Gong in Kuala Sungai Baru, Malacca, Malaysia.[1] It is rich with corals and colourful ornamental fishes, connected to the mainland by a tombolo and is accessible by foot at low tide.[2] Similar to Besar Island and according to local legends, the island is also believed to be the home of the elves known as Orang bunian. Another islet with similar feature, Keramat Island, is located 50 metres west of this islet.[3][4]
Konet Island within the State of Malacca | |
Geography | |
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Location | Southeast Asia |
Coordinates | 2°20′39″N 102°2′39″E |
Adjacent to | Strait of Malacca |
Area | 0.0071 km2 (0.0027 sq mi) |
Administration | |
State | Malacca |
Local government | Alor Gajah Municipal Council |
District | Alor Gajah |
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