are rarely seen near the resort beaches. In the early morning, the smaller monitor lizards commonly patrol the shoreline in the quiet parts of the island. The island is covered with primary forest and has a wide variety of birds, frogs, lizards and insects. Weather and seasons Like the rest of Malaysia's east coast, Lang Tengah is affected by the northeast monsoon from the South China Sea, so most resorts are closed and ferry transport schedules are severely restricted between October and March. External links Lang Tengah Island Conservation Information Tourism Malaysia - Lang Tengah Island Islands of Terengganu Kuala Nerus District Tourist attractions in Terengganu