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| Malaysia's spectacular tropical reefs boast of encounters with unique macro animals and large pelagic within a single destination. Macro animal life is scarce in areas where larger predators are present for obvious reasons. Only a handful of diving sites in the world can offer both these sights in one diving holiday. | | | Malaysia is fast becoming one of the leading dive destinations of the world with the richest marine environment in the Indo-Pacific Basin. Imagine warm clear waters, colourful underwater reefs and fascinating aquatic life forms. Imagine stunning, sheer walls and large, graceful pelagic. Imagine breathtaking beaches of powdery soft sand. These captivating sights will be yours to enjoy in the abundance of dive sites in Malaysia. The incredible bio-diversity of marine life coupled with beautiful islands with white sandy beaches and clear warm waters keep the divers coming back for more. From schooling hammerhead sharks, huge schools of barracudas and various turtles to the bizarre frogfish or ghost pipefish, there is always something to fascinate the diver. In Malaysia, the coral reef ecosystem is reported to support aquatic organism numbering more than 50 genera of coral and more than 200 species of fish. Each time a marine bio-diversity survey is conducted in the Malaysian tropical sea, the species list increases. | | | Dive centres in Malaysia are well equipped and are certified by relevant agencies for maintaining their standards of safety and professionalism. Scuba diving courses endorsed by certifying agencies like PADI, NAUI, SSI and BSAC. Some of the courses available include the initial 'Openwater Course', 'Diving Instructor Course' or even a 'Re-breather Course'. Upon completion of your scuba course, you can be outfitted with the latest scuba equipment of most international brands available from dive centres in Malaysia. | 
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| | | Almost All the island in Malaysia cater for divers of all level of experience - be it easy shore diving to advance wreck diving or technical diving. Operators engaged with technical diving are well equipped with portable emergency oxygen kits, special tank refilling equipment and other necessary facilities. Top dive sites around Malaysia include diving along gentle sloping reefs, submerge reefs, coral blocks, wall dives, deep dives, drift dives and wreck dives. Dive operators, like any other around the world, will insist on seeing your certification for the type of diving that you wish to do and to undergo a check-out dive. Pulau Redang offers vast coral gardens of unimaginable variety. Its pristine beaches and clear visibility make it a favourites for all divers. Pulau Tioman, acclaimed as one of the world's most beautiful islands, has excellent wrecks and reefs to explore by boat or from shore. Pulau Perhentian, with its sapphire waters, soft white sand, and trendy lifestyle, offers endless varieties of fish of all colours and sizes. | | | 
| In Malaysia, the avid diver will find a fascinating variety of underwater attractions available nowhere else in the world. | | | Pulau Sipadan is the ultimate diving destination with amazing sights of turtles, reef sharks, and a 680-metre deep drop-off. Nearby Mabul attracts keen naturalists and photographers with its wealth of macro life. In Miri, discover a thriving new destination that unveils reefs with a breathtaking marine life. | | | | | | | Scuba Diving | General Information |
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