Pulau Ketam
Pulau Ketam
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ThomFu
Malaysia99 contributions
Aug 2022
Unlike the usual, idyllic islands of Malaysia, Pulau Ketam is a mangrove swap, built out of necessity for the fishermen who fish at this area. Once you get down the jetty, you will know why it's called Pulau Ketam - tons of little crabs walking around the muddy plains.
The town itself has two busy streets, filled with restaurants. We went to Restaurant Kia Hiong Haun (佳香园), ordered crabs filled with roe, deep-fried squid, buttermilk prawns, steamed red fish Teochew style, a plate of mixed veggies, 1 large Tiger beer, and 5 100Plus drinks. The bill came to RM280+ for 6 people.
Not too bad. The crabs were really filled to the brim with roe. We ordered 1kg of crabs and it seemed like there's more than 1kg on our plate. Crabs were quite meaty too.
We also went to a ba kut teh place named 八萬肉骨茶. One soup version, one dry version, 4 portions of rice, 1 plate of veggie. The bill came to RM70. For this meal, we also supplemented with a portion of fried prawn balls and prawn fritters for RM12. And we're quite satisfied with the price and portion, for a touristy place.
We also bought the Pulau Ketam steamed cakes with Gula Melaka as a souvenir. RM17 per box, for a large steamed cake. Taste is quite nice too, not overly sweet. There are a few stalls selling it, and the one that we bought was the one with black writings on the box.
So for foodies, you can come here and try out the snacks and seafood. A one-day trip is enough.
As to why I gave only 3 stars, it's because of the lack of a proper sewage system and the poor rubbish collection system of the village. Now from the history of Pulau Ketam, we learned that the village is born out of necessity, but there are residents staying here now permanently for a long time. Where is the MP that is suppose to help create these facility for the residents? It's already 2022, and it's sad to see that this village is not being properly maintained.
If you want to come here, remember to take the Alibaba ferries. Sit on the upper deck so that you can enjoy fresh air and sea breeze along the way. The price as of Aug 2022 is RM20 for a return trip, and it takes around an hour to reach Pulau Ketam from the mainland jetty. The ferry ride is quite relaxing.
The town itself has two busy streets, filled with restaurants. We went to Restaurant Kia Hiong Haun (佳香园), ordered crabs filled with roe, deep-fried squid, buttermilk prawns, steamed red fish Teochew style, a plate of mixed veggies, 1 large Tiger beer, and 5 100Plus drinks. The bill came to RM280+ for 6 people.
Not too bad. The crabs were really filled to the brim with roe. We ordered 1kg of crabs and it seemed like there's more than 1kg on our plate. Crabs were quite meaty too.
We also went to a ba kut teh place named 八萬肉骨茶. One soup version, one dry version, 4 portions of rice, 1 plate of veggie. The bill came to RM70. For this meal, we also supplemented with a portion of fried prawn balls and prawn fritters for RM12. And we're quite satisfied with the price and portion, for a touristy place.
We also bought the Pulau Ketam steamed cakes with Gula Melaka as a souvenir. RM17 per box, for a large steamed cake. Taste is quite nice too, not overly sweet. There are a few stalls selling it, and the one that we bought was the one with black writings on the box.
So for foodies, you can come here and try out the snacks and seafood. A one-day trip is enough.
As to why I gave only 3 stars, it's because of the lack of a proper sewage system and the poor rubbish collection system of the village. Now from the history of Pulau Ketam, we learned that the village is born out of necessity, but there are residents staying here now permanently for a long time. Where is the MP that is suppose to help create these facility for the residents? It's already 2022, and it's sad to see that this village is not being properly maintained.
If you want to come here, remember to take the Alibaba ferries. Sit on the upper deck so that you can enjoy fresh air and sea breeze along the way. The price as of Aug 2022 is RM20 for a return trip, and it takes around an hour to reach Pulau Ketam from the mainland jetty. The ferry ride is quite relaxing.
Written August 14, 2022
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csyap
Johor Bahru, Malaysia5 contributions
Jan 2020
good for 1 day cycling around fishing village quit danger due to too many electric scooter on narrow path . Seafood so so only price no cheap . No much night activity
shop close quite early u can get beer at jetty quite late night. Mosquitoes terrible make
us sleepless whole night.i may reconsider for 2nd visit.
shop close quite early u can get beer at jetty quite late night. Mosquitoes terrible make
us sleepless whole night.i may reconsider for 2nd visit.
Written January 19, 2020
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AJE
Singapore, Singapore32 contributions
Oct 2022 • Family
Relaxing 2d1n with family. Coach journey about 10hrs with multiple breaks (sg-ketam). Ferry ride from port Klang, there is also a KTM option. Fishing village with traditional shops serving seafood. Soak in the Kampong atmosphere, walk around to appreciate living conditions that are very different from the city.
Written October 30, 2022
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Macky
Ojai, CA41 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
The island is nothing but a tourist trap with over priced sea food that isn’t even that tasty. It receives an extra star because the boat ride out was reasonably pleasant.
There is little to do but wander, either on foot or electric bike or scooter, through the alleys and look at the houses, which look like, well ......houses. It is very mildly picturesque, trashy and really uninspired.
Our lunch cost the equivalent of $37 (USD) and I went away hungry. Don’t go to Remember Me Seafood. It’s outrageously expensive and they deliver foods that you didn’t order, that you eat, and then get charged for. A plate of crab was delivered consisting mostly of shells with some random sprinkles of slightly meaty legs. This pathetic excuse for lunch, on its own, cost $25 (100MYR).
We took Ali Babas boat to the island, advertised as “luxurious but affordable.” The seats were relatively comfortable and there were life jackets. The cabin smells mildly of urine and is quite cold. There are bathrooms on board which drain directly to the sea. We sat on the top deck because we had a better view and the fresh air was nice.
Oh, and the bathrooms on shore by the dock spill onto the sand. Classy.
There is little to do but wander, either on foot or electric bike or scooter, through the alleys and look at the houses, which look like, well ......houses. It is very mildly picturesque, trashy and really uninspired.
Our lunch cost the equivalent of $37 (USD) and I went away hungry. Don’t go to Remember Me Seafood. It’s outrageously expensive and they deliver foods that you didn’t order, that you eat, and then get charged for. A plate of crab was delivered consisting mostly of shells with some random sprinkles of slightly meaty legs. This pathetic excuse for lunch, on its own, cost $25 (100MYR).
We took Ali Babas boat to the island, advertised as “luxurious but affordable.” The seats were relatively comfortable and there were life jackets. The cabin smells mildly of urine and is quite cold. There are bathrooms on board which drain directly to the sea. We sat on the top deck because we had a better view and the fresh air was nice.
Oh, and the bathrooms on shore by the dock spill onto the sand. Classy.
Written January 17, 2020
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Dear Little Traveller
Cancun, Mexico211 contributions
Dec 2020
Beautiful blue skies and very picturesque island. We paid for the most expensive boat trip and it just was pretty much emptied on the way there with very little difference in price. Get camera ready as there are plenty of beautiful pictures to be taken on the way there. The island is small but lovely for walk around and to scape one day out of the city. We ate in one of the restaurants near the harbour. Make sure you ask for prices and maybe even negotiate them as there seemed to be quite a bit of discrepancies in between one restaurant or another. Lots of crabs on the shores so its a must to try when in there. We found a local fisherman and bought prawns and crabs from him to take home for a good price, so if you see one, don't be afraid to ask! was the testiest i tried in Malaysia !
Written May 4, 2021
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Songwl
Sungai Petani, Malaysia99 contributions
Dec 2021 • Family
A unique island where the transportation are only bicycle or electric motorbike. The fishing village build over the swampy area, and connected by cemented road. The buildings, rhe road and the platforms are so stable giveng us a false sense that we were stepping on solid gound.
It was the last day of the year, and the island was clowded by visitors. We rented a neat and clean homestay and enjoyed the two days one night in this beutiful island.
The residents were friendly and helpful. The environment were peaceful. We explored the island on foot, and with rented bicycle and electric motorbike on the road just enough to allow two vehicles to past by.
The residents are majority Chinese. There are many temples worshipping different godesses and deities. There are also two Chinese primary schools and one secondary school. It used to be a well populated island with thousands of students in the school, but the population has shrinked due to younger generation prefer to stay in town. Currently each school has only about a hundred students.
This is definitely a different environment for where we used to experience. If you are looking for a special peaceful holiday, this is sure the place to go.
It was the last day of the year, and the island was clowded by visitors. We rented a neat and clean homestay and enjoyed the two days one night in this beutiful island.
The residents were friendly and helpful. The environment were peaceful. We explored the island on foot, and with rented bicycle and electric motorbike on the road just enough to allow two vehicles to past by.
The residents are majority Chinese. There are many temples worshipping different godesses and deities. There are also two Chinese primary schools and one secondary school. It used to be a well populated island with thousands of students in the school, but the population has shrinked due to younger generation prefer to stay in town. Currently each school has only about a hundred students.
This is definitely a different environment for where we used to experience. If you are looking for a special peaceful holiday, this is sure the place to go.
Written January 9, 2022
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bsmith
8 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
With so many wonderful things to see in the greater Kuala Lumpur area, this is NOT one of them.
It is expensive. There is nothing to see here. There is nothing to do but spend money on over-priced food or on a bicycle or electric scooter to cruise the narrow streets.
The people are totally unfriendly - which is so unlike the rest of the Malaysians we have met.
Spend your valuable time and money elsewhere. It's a waste of both here.
It is expensive. There is nothing to see here. There is nothing to do but spend money on over-priced food or on a bicycle or electric scooter to cruise the narrow streets.
The people are totally unfriendly - which is so unlike the rest of the Malaysians we have met.
Spend your valuable time and money elsewhere. It's a waste of both here.
Written January 17, 2020
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Ng Kherh Xing@SEU338E
113 contributions
Mar 2020
There are many Buddhist Temple in the island and open my eyes. I found that there is no beach around the island and this makes me feel a bit "shocked". Tourists can also rent the bicycles to travel around the island. One day trip is recommended if you wish to relax your mind and try the seafood especially fresh crab.
Written April 16, 2020
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LifeTravel96
Puchong, Malaysia37 contributions
Dec 2019
The island is so small and there is not much attraction apart from renting an electric bicycle to move around and see the fishing village. The seafood there is so expensive and not as good taste as we expected. The place is very dirty. This is a place where you will never be there for the 2nd time.
Written January 5, 2020
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Michael O
2 contributions
Jul 2022
I went to Pulau Ketam, in order to get to Sungai Lima. While Pulau Ketam
is easy to get to from Klang Port, it is a busy with tourists and seafood restaurants. As I was looking for some peace and tranquilly and an insight into the cultural-living heritage of the Chinese fishing communities, I took a short boat ride to Sungai Lima, which is smaller, more beautiful and relaxing Island. I stayed at
南方小屋 Southern Home homestay which was great, with Oscar a great host. He spoke English and gave me a great insight into the community, the various temples, flora, fauna. I could spend a week here, as it was so relaxed in comparison to KL. People were very welcoming, and rooms in the homestay were perfect.
is easy to get to from Klang Port, it is a busy with tourists and seafood restaurants. As I was looking for some peace and tranquilly and an insight into the cultural-living heritage of the Chinese fishing communities, I took a short boat ride to Sungai Lima, which is smaller, more beautiful and relaxing Island. I stayed at
南方小屋 Southern Home homestay which was great, with Oscar a great host. He spoke English and gave me a great insight into the community, the various temples, flora, fauna. I could spend a week here, as it was so relaxed in comparison to KL. People were very welcoming, and rooms in the homestay were perfect.
Written July 29, 2022
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Ashok C
Ampang, Malaysia
how much the speed boat charges from pulau ketam to sungai lima
Written March 13, 2021
there is no walking street from pulau ketam to sungai lima. it has to be by boat
Written October 10, 2018
We are organising a school trip to Pulau Ketam. Is there any halal restaurant?
Written February 22, 2017
Not that I am aware of, there are plenty of retaruants that sell only seafood. Not sure if this helps.
Written April 27, 2017
The Island itself is a remarkable place Do explain to the Children about Tides of the ocean.Also you can see the notes about the island.The Children will love to ride bicycles.There are nice snack shops too.
Written September 15, 2015
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