Pharmacies, hospitals, police stations, ATMs, convenience stores, etc. on Pangkor Island
Pharmacies, hospitals, police stations, ATMs, convenience stores, etc.
Here is a list of major facilities such as pharmacies and hospitals on Pangkor Island for those who are injured or sick, or who need to exchange money, or are busy.
Locations will be displayed on the link (Google Map).
Illness / injury 💊
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Pharmacy (Some medicines, such as antibiotics, can be obtained without a doctor’s prescription.)
*The quality of bandages and alcohol disinfectants is better in pharmacies and shops in Pangkor Town and SPK (Sungai Pinang Kecil), which are home to a Malay-Chinese population, than in this area.
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Public hospitals (Rm150+) 24 hours
*Medical fees are extremely cheap for Malaysian citizens with Malaysian ID cards, but are expensive for foreigners.
■ Clinic (Rm40+) Located on the same site as a public hospital
■ Privately run clinic (Rm100+) In addition to this, there is also a clinic run by a Chinese doctor in SPK.
If you use overseas travel insurance, don’t forget to keep the receipt.
Currency exchange💰
It may not be possible to exchange non-major currencies, so please exchange your money into Rm in advance at a bank or currency exchange in mainland Malaysia, or use an ATM using an international cash card or credit card.
■MAYBANK (Pangkor Town)
Right at the harbor side entrance of the arcade.
There are two other banks next to MAYBANK.
There is a 24-hour ATM🏧.
Police Station 🚓
■ Pangkor Island Police Station
Convenience store/store near the beach 🏪
■ 7-Eleven (Pangkor town)
■ 7-Eleven (Pasir Bogak)
■ Stores in Pasir Bogak
■ Stores in Teluk Nipah
KASSIM MINI MARKET
PASAR MINI (Beer and other alcoholic beverages are also available for purchase)
Fishing tackle shop 🎣🐟
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Fishing tackle shop (Pasir bogak)
The largest fishing tackle shop on the island.
It’s located at road of hill, one level above the main road (Jalan Pasir Bogak).
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Fishing tackle shop (Teluk Nipah)
Wan Fishing Shop
Fishing equipment can be rented and live bait is also available.
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Fishing tackle shop (Sungai Pinag Kecil)
It’s a small shop, but they have all the fishing equipment you need.
If you need a mobile phone repair or Sim card 📱
There are several mobile phone stores in Pekan Pangkor (commonly known as Pangkor Town) and Sungai Pinang Kecil that offer repair services, so if you’re in a hurry, ask the hotel staff or locals for the name and location of the store.