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 Scuba Diving General Information

 

Marine Parks in Malaysian waters preserve and protect the prolific underwater ecosystem for the enjoyment of all.  The most well preserve Marine Parks in Malaysia is the islands of Terengganu.  All the island in Terengganu are gazette as a Marine Parks (Pulau Perhentian, Pulau Lang Tengah, Pulau Redang, Pulau Bidong, Pulau Kapas, Pulau Tenggol and

others small island in Terengganu).

 

Permitted  activities that are encourage in Marine Parks are those which do not destroy the coral reef environment.  These activities will expose the visitor to the beauty and wonder of the underwater world.  Some of these activities are:

  • SCUBA Diving.

  • Snorkeling.

  • Underwater Photography.

  • Swimming.

  • Observation and appreciation of aquatic flora and fauna.

  • Non-Motorised boating e.g. sailing, kayaking.

  • Fish Feeding.

  • Hill or nature walks on the islands.

 

Under the Fisheries Act 1985, all activities that destroy and damage coral reefs and marine ecosystems are prohibited and are an offence under the law.  Among them are:

  • Fishing or killing fish.

  • Spear fishing or sling fishing.

  • Collecting Coral, shells and other marine organisms.

  • Collecting sand, dead coral and dead shells.

  • Polluting and littering.

  • Anchoring on reefs.

  • Building or erecting any type of structure on the water.

 

Marine Park centres operate as a base for educational and enforcement efforts.  Visitors can obtain information about coral reefs and the marine environment at these designated centres.

 

Visitors to the Marine Parks will be required to pay conservation charges:

  • RM5.00 /adult

  • RM2.50 /children

 

 
Fast Facts
 

Climate

Mean annual temperature is between 21oC and 33oC and the water temperature is around 25oC.  The dry season for islands on the west coast of the Peninsula is from November to march.  The islands on the east coast experience occasional torrential showers between November to February.  However, selected established resorts continue to operate during this season.

 

Getting Around

In most places, car, motorcycles or bicycles can be hired to move around.  For foreigners, an international driving license is required.  Certain islands have no paved roads and offer boat rides as the main mode of transport.

 

Banks

Before embarking on the island trip, visitors are advised to make prior financial arrangements on the mainland.  However, well-developed islands such as Langkawi and Pangkor have banks.  Foreign currency can be changed at selected resorts, banks and airports.

 

Medical Facilities

Most islands have clinics which operate from 8:15am to 4:45pm.  Selected resorts have resident doctors.

 
 

 
 Scuba Diving General Information

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