Rimau Island

Rimau Island is an islet off the southern coast of Penang Island in the State of Penang, Malaysia. Located nearly 832 m (0.517 mi) from the southeastern tip of Penang Island, this uninhabited islet is now home to an active lighthouse, which was built by the British in 1885.[1][2][3] This particular lighthouse, a 17 m (56 ft) round cylindrical cast iron tower with lantern and gallery, as well as a single-storey house for the lightkeeper, serves as a beacon for vessels entering the Penang Strait from the south.[2][3]

Rimau Island
Rimau Island
Rimau Island within the State of Penang
Geography
LocationSoutheast Asia
Coordinates5°14′53.48″N 100°16′10.063″E
Adjacent bodies of waterMalacca Strait
Administration
State Penang
Local government Penang Island City Council
DistrictSouthwest Penang Island

See also

References
  1. Amiruddin, A. r. "Living the lighthouse life - Views | The Star Online". Retrieved 7 August 2017.
  2. "Guardian angels of ships". NST Online. 6 August 2017. Retrieved 7 August 2017.
  3. "Lighthouses of Malaysia: West Malaysia West Coast". www.unc.edu. Retrieved 7 August 2017.
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