Malaysia

Tioman & Aur

Around 40km off the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia, not far from Singapore is the picturesque island of Tioman.

A popular holiday resort for Malaysians & Singaporeans, the steep-sided jungle clad slopes of the island rise straight out the water and smaller islets dot the coastline, making for a spectacular tropical dive spot.

A little to the south is the tiny island of Aur, which while difficult to reach, has good diving.

Redang

On the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia, just a little south from the Perhenthians, is Palau Redang.

This island is a relatively recent entrant on the dive map and is proving to be an increasingly popular destination, with healthy corals and abundant marine life, including Turtles, Sharks & Rays.

The diving is generally easy, while the island's lovely beaches & quiet ambience ensure a very relaxing stay.

Layang Layang

Layang Layang is a remote atoll in the South China Sea, around 300 kilometres off the coast of Borneo.

The 14 kilometre long atoll rises from the depths 2000 metres below, providing awesome wall diving and some great opportunities for shark lovers.

Langkawi

Situated on the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia, close to the Thai border, is the island of Langkawi. 

The island is one of Malaysia’s most popular tourist spots, with great beaches, beautiful scenery, great shopping and plenty to do.

Malaysia Diving

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Highlights
» World-class diving in Borneo
» Huge diversity of marine life
» Good diving for beginners

From the wonderful marine life of Sipadan and Mabul Island in Borneo to the dive sites of Peninsular Malaysia, scuba diving in Malaysia has something for everyone.

Geographically, the country is split into two separate regions. Peninsular Malaysia lies on mainland between Thailand and Singapore, while the states Sarawak and Sabah are on the island Borneo.

Peninsular Malaysia is the more developed, offering very good dive sites for less experienced divers such as the Perhentian Islands, Tioman & Redang. On Borneo, Sabah has some of the best dive sites in the world to explore.

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