Diving in Malaysia is the prime reason for visitors from all over the world. Several Marine Parks blessed with the tropical weather and warm seas all around are made to offer majestic dive to its visitors. The best diving in Malaysia is in and around Borneo where you will find a large array of turtles. Scuba counted as the top diving spot in the world Malaysia hosts some of the best islands as Sipadan and Layang-Layang, located in Sabah, East Malaysia. Apart from these two islands, West Malaysia provides enormous dive sites in Perhentian Island, Redang Island, and Tioman Island.
Malaysia offers its visitor’s warm water all round the year which is extremely favorable for diving comfortably and excitingly. Scuba Diving is the vital point of several diving activities of Malaysia. Commercial diving, military diving, professional diving, recreational diving, rescue naval diving, police diving, recovery diving, scientific diving and technical diving are several classifications of diving in Malaysia.
Prime diving Destinations of Malaysia :
Pulau Payar : Pulau Payar is the only island on the west coast of Malaysia, just south of Langkawi easily accessible for diving.
East coast :East coast of Island is known for its spectacular diving spots and thus recognized as one of the best diving hotspots in the world.
East Malaysia : Jacques Cousteou, the founding father of scuba diving is the best dive site provides a diversity of sea mortals unique to the area.
Mataking (Macro heaven & secluded beach getaway) : Sited at just 40 minutes from Semporna, Mataking Island is the newest and hottest diving spot in the Celebes Sea, Malaysia.
West Coast : A lesser known for diving in Malaysia is its west coast meant for leisure dives and training.
