Diving in East Malaysia

You will have an unforgettable underwater experience in East Malaysia, one of the most important and beautiful scuba diving destinations in the world. This is one of the two main regions in Malaysia and is also known as Malaysian Borneo. Compared to West Malaysia, this region is less populated and developed; as a consequence, it has a high availability of natural resources. Thriving pristine coral reefs and untouched marine life can be found here. You will also find some of the less crowded dive sites in Malaysia. Due to the warm waters of the region, you will find many green sea turtles and hawksbill turtles. Schools of barracuda and species such as parrotfish will swim nearby as you explore the wonders of East Malaysia. You will also find species such as mandarin fish, mimic octopuses, yellow pikes, angelfish, and even pufferfish. One of the big attractions is night diving. The recommended months for you to visit are between April to August; however, diving is made all year-round. Some of the places you can’t miss, include Pulau Sipadan with its 5-meter (16 feet) drop-off, Miri the second largest city in Sarawak and Layang Layang with waters that go as deep as 2000 meters (6562 feet).

The descriptions provided here are intended as general information and personal experiences related to specific dive sites and locations and should not be construed as definitive advice or recommendations. Before diving, please confirm that diving is permitted at your chosen location, and comply with all relevant local laws, regulations, and posted signage. The responsibility for verifying the legality of the dive and assessing any associated risks rests entirely with you.