Pulau Aur

Pulau Aur is a remote island in the South China Sea, part of the Johor Marine Park off the coast of Mersing District, Johor, Malaysia. Located about 76 kilometres east of Mersing town, it is known for clear turquoise waters, coral reefs, white sandy beaches and rugged granite hills. The island is a popular destination for snorkelling, scuba diving and fishing, with a small fishing village and limited resorts serving visitors.

Visitors can expect a remote tropical island with clear waters, coral reefs, white sandy beaches and forested granite hills. The main village area has chalets, dive centres, small eateries and a jetty. Activities centre on snorkelling and scuba diving at surrounding reefs, swimming, beach walks, short jungle hikes and boat trips. Facilities are basic and rustic compared to larger resort islands, with limited shops and no large-scale development.

Pulau Aur has long been inhabited by a small fishing community and traditionally served as a stopover for fishermen in the South China Sea. The island and its surrounding waters were gazetted as part of the Johor Marine Park in 1994 to protect coral reefs and marine biodiversity.

The island is home to a small Malay fishing community in Kampung Berhala, reflecting traditional island fishing culture. Local livelihoods centre on fishing and tourism services, with a mosque and village settlement forming the cultural core of the island.