MY · Perak · 4.23°N 100.63°E

lumut

Navy town and Pangkor jetty, with a breezy waterfront and seafood dinners.

Best time
Any time of year. Ferries to Pangkor fill up on weekends and school holidays.
How long
Half a day, or 2–3 days with Pangkor
Getting there
About 3 hours' drive from KL, or about 1.5 hours from Ipoh. Ferries to Pangkor take about 40 minutes.
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MY · Peraklumut4.23°N 100.63°Egowherelah.com
Dear group chat,Navy town and Pangkor jetty, with a breezy waterfront and seafood dinners.— gowherelahTo: whoever’s drivingLumutMY, Perak
KLlumut
≈ 169 km from KL, as the crow flies
Photo of Lumut

Photo: Malekhanif at ms.wikipedia · Public domain

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A coastal town on the Dinding River and the main jumping-off point for Pangkor Island. It's also the home base of the Royal Malaysian Navy, which gives the waterfront a tidy, orderly feel.

Makan

  1. SeafoodFresh fish, crabs and prawns at restaurants near the water.Map ↗
  2. Dried seafoodPick up ikan bilis, fish crackers and satay fish, a Pangkor speciality.Map ↗

Things to do

  1. Pangkor IslandBeaches, fishing villages and dried-seafood shops, a short ferry ride away.Map ↗
  2. Teluk BatikA sheltered sandy beach just outside town, popular with families.Map ↗
  3. The waterfrontStroll along the river in the evening when it cools down.Map ↗
  4. Royal Malaysian Navy MuseumA museum on the navy's history, with boats and equipment on display.Map ↗

Good to know

  • There are paid car parks near the jetty if you're leaving your car for Pangkor.
  • Don't take photos of naval bases or ships in restricted areas.

Last checked October 2026. Things change, so check opening times, fees and transport before you go.