Turtle Islands Park, located 40km north of Sandakan, is a protected area and one of Malaysia's most well-known turtle ...

Alongside its larger sibling, Pulau Perhentian Besar, these islands were historical resting points for traders, a legacy reflected in their name, which translates to “stopping point” in Malay.

Immigration director-general Datuk Ruslin Jusoh said in a statement that 26 individuals were caught in the Pulau Perhentian area during the operation on Monday (Sept 9). “All those detained are ...