Tanjung Gemuk
Tanjung Gemuk | |
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Coastal Village | |
 Tanjung Gemuk beach | |
 Interactive map of Tanjung Gemuk | |
| Coordinates: 2°32′44″N 101°47′55″E / 2.5456117°N 101.7986962°E | |
| Country | Malaysia |
| State | Negeri Sembilan |
| District | Port Dickson District |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (MST) |
Tanjung Gemuk (literally "Fat Cape") is a small coastal village and beach near Port Dickson in the Malaysian state of Negeri Sembilan. Its beach is a part of Port Dickson's long coastline facing the Strait of Malacca.[1]
Tourism and Development
The area has undergone substantial tourist development with hotels ranging from budget friendly like the Glory Beach Resort to upmarket hotels like the Grand Lexis Port Dickson with water chalets. In addition to hotels, Tanjung Gemuk has a residential area with local coffee shops and groceries used by both general population and tourists.[2]
Natural Phenomena
Tanjung Gemuk has recently become a site for two notable natural occurrences. The beach at Tanjung Gemuk is a known turtle nesting ground, and a turtle hatchery has been established at Glory Beach Resort for conservation efforts.[3] Following the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami, a large number of sea cucumbers were washed ashore on the beach.[4]
References
- ^ "Tanjung Gemuk - A memorable peacful town". www.asiakingtravel.com. Retrieved 2025-09-07.
- ^ "Port Dickson - Malaysia Travel Guide". Malaysia Travel. Retrieved 2025-09-07.
- ^ "Distressed turtle on Port Dickson beach saved by the public". Bernama. 2022-01-30.
- ^ Setyanto, Adi (2009-08-13). "Investigating the Presence of Sea Cucumbers on Port Dickson Beaches Following the 2004 Tsunami" (PDF). ResearchGate. Retrieved 2025-09-07.
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