Pulau Ketam (Crab Island)

History
Over twenty years ago, Pulau Ketam was a marsh land that was devoid of habitation. Some Chinese immigrants landed on the shore and decided to call it home. The name 'Ketam' literally means crab. It is derived from the shape of the island that bears the resemblance of this crustacean if viewed from a certain attitude. Pulau Ketam is a small island located off the south-western coast of Malaysia in the Straits of Malacca.

Getting There
The island is easily accessible from the Port Klang jetty by a ferry which operates once an hour. The one hour ferry ride is not exactly an adrenalin-pumping experienc but the 'floating houses' that came to view when approaching the island is a sight to awe and city slickers. Perching steadily on long wooden stilts, these dwellings are suspended about one metre above sea level.

Pulau Ketam is strategically situated in a stop-over point for fishermen en-route to the rich fishing grounds beyond. The island is now a prospering fishing village with a bustling harbour that is frequented by scores of floating vehicles, ranging from wobbly sampan (small row-boats) to 'clonking' fishing boats and tongkangs (lighters). Although the island doesn't offer a vast territory to explore, it is an Interesting village compact with recreation spots, captivating scenes, 'bewildering' seafood and the most important, a community of warm, gentle people.

The Village and The People
All the houses in the village are interconnected to one another through a narrow wooden corridor which serves as the island's one and only 'traffic road'. This island has a number of karaokes, schools, bank, an opera house, an arcade and many restaurants. This island is a self-contained community dominated by the Teochew and Hokkien dialect-speaking Chinese. The islanders are virtually a 'race' that leads a life and a world of their own, uncommitted to the everyday hassle, pressures and madness of a city.

Famous Cuisine
Seafood is a natural wonder of this island. Pulau Ketam is renowned for crabs, prawns, fish and shellfish (and even sharks that measure up to 15 feet). One can have the sea-food grilled, chilifried, steamed or maybe 'sushi raw'. The freshness and fineness of these cuisine is remarkable. Pulau Ketam, a place worth a million to Visit.

Transportation
Traditional wooden ferry
Travelling time: 50 minutes
Price of one return ticket: RM6.50

Air-conditioned ferry:
Travelling time: 30 minutes
Price of one return ticket: RM11.00

Ferry Schedules
Port Klang—Pulau Ketam
Ferry leaves at 9.40am and on every hour there on. Last ferry to the island is at 5.10 pm Return schedule from Pulau Ketam to Port Klang start at 8.00am and every hour there on. Last Ferry is at 4.40pm
(Sundays & Public Holidays—the ferries start an hour early)

Accommodation
guest houses on the island charge a moderate price for Accommodation. prices range from rm28.00—rm48.00

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