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Also situated on the islet is a grave belonging to a local Muslim saint.^[1]^[2]^[3] The grave is still visited by local Penangites of various faiths, who occasionally come to seek blessings irrespective of their beliefs.

Etymology

The islet has lent its name to Pulau Tikus, another suburb of George Town. The settlement of Pulau Tikus was established by Eurasian refugees in the early 19th century, who had earlier landed on Tikus Island.^[3] It was said that the name Pulau Tikus, which means 'Rat Island' in Malay, was inspired by the shape of the islet's rocks and dunes.

Transportation

Tikus Island is only accessible by boat. Whilst kayaks are available at the Penang Water Sports Centre at Tanjung Bungah, the rough sea current has hindered several approach attempts to the islet in the past.^[2]^[5]

See also

References

1. ^¹{{Cite web|url=http://www.thestar.com.my/metro/views/2016/12/01/living-the-lighthouse-life-it-can-get-lonely-but-it-is-also-a-retreat-to-revive-the-body-and-soul/|title=Living the lighthouse life - Views {{!}} The Star Online|last=Amiruddin|first=A. r|access-date=2017-08-07}}
2. ^¹²{{Cite web|url=https://www.unc.edu/~rowlett/lighthouse/myw2.htm|title=Lighthouses of Malaysia: West Malaysia West Coast|website=www.unc.edu|access-date=2017-08-07}}
3. ^¹²{{Cite news|url=http://www.expatgo.com/my/2014/04/11/the-story-behind-penangs-rat-island-pulau-tikus/|title=The Story Behind Penang’s Rat Island (Pulau Tikus)|last=Wilks|first=Frances|date=2014-04-11|work=ExpatGo|access-date=2017-08-07|language=en-US}}
4. ^{{Cite web|url=http://www.marine.gov.my/jlmeng/Contentdetail.asp?article_id=659&category_id=1&subcategory_id=22&subcategory2_id=28#&category_id=1&subcategory_id=22|title=::JABATAN LAUT MALAYSIA|website=www.marine.gov.my|access-date=2017-08-07}}
5. ^{{Cite news|url=https://pksapenang.wordpress.com/kayaking/|title=Kayaking|date=2013-08-02|work=PKSA Penang Water Sports Centre|access-date=2017-08-07|language=en-US}}