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Diving in Malaysia

Explore diving in Malaysia

Diving in Malaysia is suitable for divers of all levels, as waters are generally calm and reefs are protected. Most dive sites can be accessed by short speed boat rides.

On the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia, islands offer stretches of healthy coral reef to explore as well as some pinnacles and shipwrecks. Easy accessible sites with clear water and gentle currents.

The west coast of Peningsular Malaysia offers macro diving around the 99 islands of Langkawi as well as in the Payar Marinepark.

In east Malaysia, you can dive at the Miri-Sibuti Coral Reefs National Park, or go straight to Sabah to access world-class diving at Sipadan Island and macro dives at Mabul Island. Around Kota Kinabalu there are many divesites in the marinepark.


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When to dive in Malaysia

The east coast of Peninsular Malaysia can be dived from March to September.

The west coast has calm water from October till May.

Diving in East Malaysia is year-round. 

Water temperature is warm at 82-86°F (28-30°C).

Where to dive in Malaysia

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Common marine life sightings for Malaysia

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Sharks and Rays
Whale shark
Leopard shark
Eagle ray
Manta ray
Whitetip reef shark
Blacktip reef shark
Hammerhead shark
Ocean Fish
Seahorse
Sailfish
Mammals and Reptiles
Hawksbill turtle
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