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Pristine shores of plenty in Malaysia
The perfect playground environment for expert divers, snorkellers or watersports fans, Malaysia’s tranquil white-sand beaches also offer the ideal excuse to simply lay back and enjoy the scenery
some of the most beautiful islands and beaches in the region. With a total of 878 islands ranging from
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densely-populated landmasses to unspoilt pristine islets and a year-round tropical climate, Malaysia’s islands and beaches provide the ideal sun, sea and sand combination. Malaysia is well known for an abundance of
picturesque beaches along its coasts, particularly the east coast. Pahang and Terengganu’s scenic shores possess a tranquil, laidback atmosphere, with several secluded bays and private coves.
Splash out Similarly, Terengganu’s islands – namely Redang, Perhentian, Lang Tengah, Kapas and Tenggol – are some of the most stunning in the region with mile after mile of white, sandy beaches and crystal-clear, coral-rich waters. Langkawi, known as the Jewel of Kedah and
home to a Unesco Global Geopark, boasts idyllic beaches such as Tanjung Rhu and Burau Bay, which provide the perfect environment for a host of watersports. Meanwhile Penang’s beautiful northern beaches such as Teluk Bahang and Batu Feringghi are hugely popular with both locals and tourists. The islands and beaches of Malaysia provide
the perfect playground for avid snorkellers and scuba divers. A number of these islands, particularly along the coasts of Terengganu and Sabah, are world-class dive sites with breathtaking underwater sights to discover. In particular, professionals rate the island of Sipadan off Sabah’s east coast as one of the world’s top diving destinations.
Dive in Malaysia is blessed with an abundance of marine parks, each with excellent visibility and a thriving ecosystem. Some of the region’s best dive sites are located here, particularly in the waters of Terengganu and Sabah. Redang marine park in Terengganu has the largest variety of coral species and numerous dive sites. Langkawi’s Pulau Payar Marine Park has the
country’s first and only underwater observation chamber, allowing visitors to
Romance is on the cards on secluded islands The island of Pulau Singa Besar, Langkawi
lanked by the Straits of Malacca to the west, the South China Sea in the east and the Andaman Sea in the north-west, Malaysia boasts
Pangkor Island Beach Resort
Pulau Pangkor lies of the north-west peninsular of Malaysia
enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding marine life from the safety of the chamber. The Labuan Marine Park is famous for its
wreck sites, including two dating back to World War II. Sabah’s marine parks, Pulau Tiga Park, Tunku Abdul Rahman Park and Turtle Islands Park, are further world-renowned dive sites teeming with a colourful variety of marine species. Other marine parks such as Tioman Marine Park, Johor Marine Park and Talang- Satang National Park are equally mesmerising. Kapalai and Mabul, off the coast of Sabah,
are also becoming increasingly popular for “muck diving” activities, a diving term used to describe the search for rare and exotic small marine species which can be found in these waters.
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