Pulau Rawa

Pulau Rawa is a small coral island located about 16 kilometres off the coast of Mersing in Johor, Malaysia, within the Sultan Iskandar Marine Park. Known for its white sandy beaches, clear turquoise waters and fringing coral reefs, the island is privately owned and hosts two resorts, Rawa Island Resort and Alang's Rawa. It is notable for snorkeling, diving and its relatively undeveloped natural environment compared to larger nearby islands.

Visitors can expect a small, narrow coral island with white sandy beaches on both sides, clear shallow water and fringing reefs close to shore. The interior is covered with vegetation and rocky outcrops, with a hilltop offering views. Facilities are concentrated around the two resorts with chalets, restaurants and dive centres. Activities centre on beach use, swimming, snorkeling and diving directly from the beach or by boat. Access is only by chartered or resort speedboat from Mersing Jetty, and the island is quiet with no villages or roads.

Pulau Rawa is part of the Johor Marine Park gazetted as Sultan Iskandar Marine Park. The island has remained largely uninhabited and was developed as a private island resort destination, with Rawa Island Resort operating under private ownership. It has been managed for marine conservation with protected coral reefs and regulated visitor access.