  Konet Island Konet Island within the
State of Malacca | |
| Geography | |
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| Location | Southeast Asia |
| Coordinates | 2°20′39″N 102°2′39″E / 2.34417°N 102.04417°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 |
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]
See also
References
- ^ Faiz Hasan (18 July 2022). "Khazanah Berharga Pulau Bunian". melakahariini.my. Retrieved 5 June 2023.
- ^ "Hanky-panky island for lovers". Archived from the original on 22 October 2019.
- ^ Orang bunian Pulau Konet
- ^ "Pulau Konet bakal jadi ikon pelancongan Melaka Utara". melakahariini.my. 18 July 2022.
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