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on April 10, 2019

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Sunset at Monkey Beach

Otter at Penang Marina

Fu Lin Kong Chinese Temple - Pangkor Island

Mini Great Wall of China-Pangkor Island

Boat Yard-Pangkor Island

Allures 45.9 Sailing Vessel Illimite

Location: Pangkor Island, Perak, Malaysia

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