• 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.
  • 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...
  • This guide offers a comprehensive overview of what makes Pulau Semakau unique – from its geography and climate to its population, infrastructure, and beyond.
  • As Pulau Semakau is a remote island with limited facilities, there are no restaurants or food stalls on the island.
  • Sea creatures such as turtles and otters are often spotted in the clear waters surrounding Semakau Landfill and Pulau Semakau.
  • To create space for the landfill, a 7-kilometer perimeter rock bund was built in the sea to conjoin Pulau Semakau and Pulau Sakeng.
  • Highlights of marine life at Pulau Semakau from wildsingapore flickr.