Tekek is a small village, almost centrally located on the western shore of Tioman. Because of its central location and the natural shelter of the rough sea, he was legitimately chosen as entry point of the island. It is only terminals of the immigration of the island, which serves the entrants and traffic exiting at Mersing, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.
There are two ways for tourists reach Tioman. If you come to Kuala Lumpur, you can take a flight from Subang airport. Subang airport is the old airport located about 10 km from the city centre. The flight is operated by Berjaya Air, the same group which operates the station Berjaya Tioman. Alternatively, you can take the hour six buses to Mersing followed of an another 3 hours to Tioman ferry. Unfortunately, the ferry service is not timely, because it depends on the tide. At low tide the ferry will be unable to dock because of shallow water.
If you have just Singapore, you have more choices. You can take the Berjaya Air of Seletar airport flight, or you can catch a ferry from Tanah Merah Terminal. You will directly be Tekek in Tioman island. The average cheaper is obviously bus Mersing and follow-up by the ferry.
The development of Tioman Tekek is the State of Pahang. Many, including the local would however that it is in Johor, as the point of access to the island of Mersing in Johor. To attract more tourists, Tioman has received a status of free port. This had attracted more investment. A controversial marina was built to attract more tourist and it caused heavy siltation affecting coral reef and marine other life forms.
Tekek beaches are considered average, standard of Pulau Tioman. I think it's because of its location, some sections of the Beach had to resort to stop retaining walls further erosion, especially during the monsoon season. However the southern part of Tekek offers beautiful beaches near view of the sea Babura and Samudra Swiss Cottage station. The water is clear.
To the South, there are a number of lookout points, perched at the top of a hill along the paved road that leads to the Berjaya Tioman Beach, Golf & Spa Resort. The point of view can be considered as interesting as you can see the contrast between the sea and the lush green forest. There is a road inland Juara, on the East coast of the island. If you want, you can trek through the tropical green on the island. The trip will normally take about two hours. Then you can take a boat back to Tekek.
Despite recent development, the Tekek can still maintain the natural beauty and attraction. We hope that the authority are realizing that people come to the island to enjoy its natural beauty and serenity, not for the comfort of modern amenities.
The author is a Malaysian local, interested to share the beauty of his country. At the same time, it is concerned about its future that efforts are made by the authority to develop the island.
More information in his blog on Pahang to: http://pahangtour.blogspot.com/2010/02/tioman.html
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