- Pulau Semakau (or Semakau Island) is located to the south of the main island of Singapore, off the Straits of Singapore.
- On 29 July 1975, parliament passed the proposal for the reclamation of Pulau Semakau in order to develop the island into a petrochemical complex.
- This tour to Pulau Semakau is not a visit to a pristine island of serenity or for a relaxed sunbath on a sparkling beach of tranquility.
- As Pulau Semakau is a remote island with limited facilities, there are no restaurants or food stalls on the island.
- Boats to Pulau Semakau depart from any of these three terminals: West Coast Pier, Marina South Pier and Pasir Panjang Ferry Terminal ($400/return trip).
- An offshore landfill project, Semakau Island (Pulau Semakau) may not sound very appealing, but locals and visitors flock to its environmentally friendly...
- The Semakau landfill is located on the eastern side of Pulau Semakau (Bahasa for Semakau Island) about four kilometres to the south of Singapore.
- This guide offers a comprehensive overview of what makes Pulau Semakau unique – from its geography and climate to its population, infrastructure, and beyond.
- Sea creatures such as turtles and otters are often spotted in the clear waters surrounding Semakau Landfill and Pulau Semakau.
- Basically the Semakau Landfill is situated on the eastern side of the island, and was formed by the union of Pulau Sakeng which is also known as Pulau Seking.