Tioman has been used for thousands of years by fishermen as an important navigation point and a source of fresh water and wood. During the past thousand years, it has played host to Chinese, Arab, and European trading ships, and often porcelain shards can be found on beaches around the island.
In more recent history, Tioman played host to both the British and the Japanese during the Second World War, and the waters around the island are littered with war remains (including HMS Repulse and HMS Prince of Wales).
resource : http://tiomanislandreef.com
ioman has been used for thousands of years by fishermen as an important navigation point and a source of fresh water and wood. During the past thousand years, it has played host to Chinese, Arab, and European trading ships, and often porcelain shards can be found on beaches around the island. In more recent history, Tioman played host to both the British and the Japanese during the Second World War, and the waters around the island are littered with war remains (including HMS Repulse and HMS Prince of Wales).
Tioman island does not allow to have builings higher than 3 stories.
According to 1982 Thailand-Malaysia comparison, Tioman Island is compared to Nonthaburi of HDI in Tioman was 0.395 in 1982, while Nonthaburi is 0.397. Today, Nonthaburi is of HDI of 0.743 and Tioman of 0.582.
resource : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tioman_Island
Did you know...
That Tioman Island belonged originally to the state of Johore, Malaysia?
It became part of Pahang on 1st September 1868, when Temenggong Abu Bakar of Johore signed an agreement with Sultan Wan Ahmad of Pahang giving the island and a few other islands around there to Pahang.
This Agreement was witnessed by the British Governor of the Straits Settlements, Sir Harry Ord.
It is said that the name "Tioman" comes from a "tiong" (mynah) bird owned by an old man on the island. This bird was quite special, with ability to imitate the language of the village folks and had a beautiful voice.
And it became the favorite of the Island folks who always meet and gather at the old man’s house to listen to the bird’s singing and antics.
But, as all living things, one day the "tiong" bird died. The old man really felt sad and depressed. Everytime the village folks meet him, he would say, "Tiong man sudah mati" (meaning "my tiong bird is dead").
P.S. – "man" is short for "teman" (friend), which in local Pahang dialect is "I" or "me" or "mine", and collectively "ours").
As a mark of respect, the folks dedicated the island to the bird referring it as "Pulau tiong man" (or "our tiong Island"). It later became "Pulau Tioman" by foreigners, who are unfamiliar with the soft and almost inaudible nasal "ng" sound spoken in the local dialect.
resource : http://www.pahang-delights.com
Legend
LEGENDS OF THE DRAGONS The origin of the Island is shrouded with intriguing legends of dragons - the sometimes respected and sometimes dreaded creature of ancient times.
A common version of Tioman’s origin says that it is the final resting place of a magical dragon princess who whilst flying from China to her beloved prince in Singapore, sought solitude and solace in the crystal clear waters of the South China Sea.
Feeling enchanted and intriguingly charmed by the natural beauty of the place and the underwater world, she decided to stay there forever. She eventually turned herself into an island and in gratitude for the beautiful resting place, she promised Mother Nature that she would extend her kindness and comfort to all and sundry, especially travelers and fishermen who seek shelter in the island.
BUT ...ANOTHER VERSION However, there is also another version of the legend, which says that this marine paradise island was the final resting place of a dragon from Siam (now Thailand) named Sri Kemboja. This dragon had lost a brutal territorial fight with the Sri Pahang Dragon and decided to rest in the middle of the sea. Eventually he died and turned into an island – Tioman Island.
Meanwhile, the Sri Pahang Dragon was also critically injured and although he was able to return to the shores of Pahang, he succumbed to his injuries and died later. This Sri Pahang Dragon was buried at the village called Kampung Pasir Panjang in Pekan, Pahang. And if you were to visit the village today you will find a very long grave at the village. The grave is known as the grave of Tok Panjang.
resource : http://www.pahang-delights.com
author's note : the final article of 'Tioman, Its History & Legend' will be posted here after i'm done with compiling and editing all the information from all my members
