The small island is like a dot sitting in the middle of a stretch of blue sea. When viewed from the air, the shape of the land is slender: extending from north to south. That's why the island in Pulau Banyak District, Aceh Singkil Regency, Aceh, is named Pulau Panjang. Come here if you have free time after the COVID-19 pandemic is over.
The beauty of Pulau Banyak is well known. White sand beaches with waving coconut trees are just a small piece of natural scenery that will welcome travelers once they get there. The blue sea and the beauty in it of course participate. That is what makes this area known as the 'Maldives' (Republic of the Maldives) in Aceh.
Oh yes, the blue sea is not just for the eye. You are free to dive and snorkel there. Feel the unique sensation: as if you were swimming in a giant aquarium. Travelers can also try the banana boat game.
Compared to several other islands in the Banyak Island area, Panjang Island is superior in terms of tourism infrastructure. Here there are resorts (inns) for travelers. Also a restaurant.
The route to Long Island starts from Aceh Singkil Harbor by boat for two hours to Banyak Island Harbor on Balai Island. So, from there, take a boat to Long Island. It's not that far away. Haven't boarded the boat yet, the land is already purple. Understandably, the distance is only 15 minutes.
While on the way from Balai Island, there is an interesting sight: the Balaibung Bridge. As the name suggests, this bridge connects Balai Island with Ujung Batu Island which was built on the Nibung bay. Be a Balaibung. Tourists often capture the moment here. The bridge over the sea is the backdrop.
The bridge is one of a number of other infrastructures built by the government on Pulau Banyak. Of course, it aims to develop tourism and inter-island connectivity. Especially after a company from the United Arab Emirates, Murban Energy, plans to invest in the tourism sector in Pulau Banyak.
"The Aceh Singkil Regency Government is committed to succeeding and assisting in accelerating the development of Murban Energy investment in Pulau Banyak, Aceh Singkil," said Dulmusrid, Regent of Aceh Singkil, on Thursday, June 10, 2021, in a readiness meeting to welcome the investors.
On March 5, 2021, the Aceh Government and Murban Energy Ltd signed a Letter of Intents (Lol) at the Indonesia – United Arab Emirates Business Forum in Jakarta. This is the initial stage of interest in accelerating the company's investment development. The investment value is said to reach 300-500 million United States Dollars.
The head of the Aceh Culture and Tourism Office, Jamaluddin, said it was necessary to involve various institutions in order to successfully accelerate the development of Murban Energy's investment
"The presence of this investment will have an impact on increasing tourist visits and opening up various job opportunities for the surrounding community," he said.
Entrepreneurs from the United Arab Emirates are just attracted by the beauty of Pulau Banyak, why don't you! Let's visit here.