The tropical climate of Malaysia and the warm breezes of the South China Sea make this area of the world one of the best places on the planet to own an island.  Mengalum Island is a rare opportunity to own an island in the South China Sea, and at almost 1,000 acre’s in size Mengalum is one of the largest islands in the region. Mengalum Island is situated in the South China Sea 30.4 nautical miles northwest of Kota Kinabalu, Sabah’s capital city.

Access to Mengalum Island is available via high speed catamaran or helicopter. The history of Mengalum Island has long been associated with voyaging of Ferdinand Magellan who sailed the waters of the South China Sea during the 16th century. The link is tied to a large metal anchor located in the south- western corner of the island near the shoreline. Although there is no recorded documentation as to when and how the anchor was placed on the island, many people, including local fishermen, believe that the anchor is from Magellanâ’s or one of his fleet vessels.

Mengalum Island is suited for tourism, resort and leisure development.  The island is relatively close to Kota Kinabalu CBD (35 miles). The island resort can therefore tap upon the municipality’s population as a source of employment and support services. Its distance from Kota Kinabalu can give island guest the feel of a remote tropical island paradise and yet provide the comfort of knowing that the city mainland can be easily accessed if the need arises

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