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| Located
in the heart of the Indo-Pacific Basin in the centre of the area famed
for the greatest marine bio-diversity in the world, Malaysia’s
marine parks offer diving enthusiasts an unparalled opportunity to
enjoy some of the most beautiful marine sights in the world.
Since
Malaysia hosted the inaugural Asian DEMA (Diving and Equipment Manufacturing
Association) show in 1996 and 1997, more professional and recreational
divers are discovering the enchantment of its waters. With sites
catering to every level of expertise, Malaysia is a true divers
paradise.
Accredited
dive operators offer packages for every need and budget. Premium
packages include pickup at the airport, transfer to the dive sites,
food, accommodation and dives. Alternatively, one can opt for a
dive only package by making arrangements with a dive shop or operator.
The holiday diver stays for an average of 12 days, which allows
for a week’s worth of diving.
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The
east coast of Peninsular Malaysia and Sabah and Sarawak offer exciting
and beautiful dive sites. The
latter’s proximity to the South China Sea and the Celebes Sea
attracts a wider range of marine life and pelagic species among its
world-class reefs. Visibility is also better.
Pulau
Payar which is one of the 99 islands in the Langkawi group is the
first marine park to be established off the west coast of Peninsular
Malaysia and is endowed with many endangered species which dwell
in the park’s sanctuary.
Local
dive centres in Langkawi offer excursions to the Marine Park of
the Segantang islands located halfway between Pulau Langkawi and
Penang where marine fauna characteristic of the Indian Ocean can
be viewed. Teluk Nipah and Coral Beach in Pangkor have vast coral
reefs, which attract some larger marine species.
 The
islands off the east coast of Johor teem with marine life.
Pulau Tinggi in particular has a beautiful array of butterfly
and angelfish and groupers, which make it a photographer’s
paradise. Pulau Rawa and Pulau Tengah are famed for their
white coral reefs.
Terengganu’s
Pulau Redang is the largest of the cluster of islands in the
Redang Marine Park and offers some of the world’s most
mature coral gardens. Located 50km off the coast of Kuala
Terengganu, the trip takes about 2 hours by boat from Merang.
The
Pulau Tioman archipelago off Pahang features some of the prettiest
soft corals in the area. The  Magicienne
Rock is a submerged reef north of Tioman where giant manta
rays have been sighted.
Beginners
will find the islands of the east coast more accessible and easier
to dive. The various coastal villages also provide relaxation after
a day’s diving.
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| Kedah |
Pulau
Payar, Pulau Segantang, Pulau Langkawi, Pulau Kaca,
Pulau Lembu |
| Perak |
Pulau
Pangkor |
| Johor |
Pulau
Hujung, Pulau Aur, Pulau Tengah, Pulau Pemanggil,
Pulau Tinggi, Pulau Rawa, Pulau Besar, Pulau Sibu |
| Terengganu |
Pulau
Perhentian, Pulau Redang, Pulau Tenggol, Pulau Kapas |
| Pahang |
Pulau
Tioman |
| Sabah |
Pulau
Mabul, Pulau Tiga, Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, Pulau
Layang-Layang |
| Labuan |
Pulau
Rusukan Kecil, Pulau Rusukan Besar, Pulau Kuraman,
Pulau Papan |
| Sarawak |
Pulau
Talang Besar, Pulau Talang Kecil |
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and Information courtesy of Tourism Malaysia.
All information contained herein is correct at time of production.
Tourism Malaysia and Liburan Malaysia.com cannot be held responsible
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