Scuba Diving in Malaysia, Southeast Asia

One of the most beautiful countries in the world, Malaysia is blessed with fair and balmy weather all-year round. Its idyllic beaches offer a respite from the hustle and bustle of city living. Sunny skies and golden sandy beaches make a perfect gateway, in some of the best hidden secret beaches in the world.

The South China Sea divides Malaysia roughly in half. Peninsular Malaysian, the western half, is home to two-thirds of the country's 18 million inhabitants. The less developed states of Sabah and Sarawak make up the eastern half, which occupies the northern third of Borneo. In both areas, coastal lowlands give way to mountainous interiors. Tropical vegetation abounds. The rain forests are believed to be the oldest in the world. The nation includes dozens of small islands.

Spice up your holidays with an unforgettable diving experience in Malaysia’s clear blue sea waters. Glimpse the grey frogfish, short-finned pilot whales or the sleek Moray eel. Treasure your visit with a snapshot or two, but take care to conserve Malaysia’s beautiful coral reef home to many exotic and fascinating sea creatures.

Multiculturalism has not only made Malaysia a gastronomical paradise, it has also made Malaysia home to hundreds of colourful festivals. It's no wonder that we love celebrating and socialising. As a people, Malaysians are very laid back, warm and friendly.

Geographically, Malaysia is as diverse as its culture. There are two parts to the country, 11 states in the peninsula of Malaysia and two states on the northern part of Borneo. Cool hideaways are found in the highlands that roll down to warm, sandy beaches and rich, humid mangroves.

One of Malaysia's key attractions is its extreme contrasts. Towering skyscrapers look down upon wooden houses built on stilts, and five-star hotels sit several metres away from ancient reefs.

Malaysia’s national parks are amongst the world’s oldest tropical rainforests. Glimpse exotic flora and fauna such as the Sumatran Rhinoceros, the Sun Bear, the Malayan Tiger, the Orangutan, Rainforest Tarantulas and the Proboscis Monkey, even the world’s biggest flower, the Rafflesia.

There are also a host of outdoor activities from rock climbing, white water rafting, bird watching or river cruising, to tempt the spunky traveller in Malaysia’s balmy tropical weather.

Tourism Malaysia

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