[2] The mudflats at the northern end of the island have been designated an Important Bird Area by BirdLife International.

The island is separated from the other islands in the Rejang Delta and the mainland by the mouth of the Batang Paloh ("batang" means river in Malay) on the south and Muara Lassa ("muara" means mouth of river) on the east.

Currently, the island is connected to the surrounding mainland and towns by two ferry points; one at the southern end and the other on the eastern side.

The southern ferry connects the island by road to Tanjung Manis, a seaport, and Sibu town.

The eastern ferry point connects it to Daro town and to Mukah, the divisional administrative centre.