Just off the coast of north western penisular Malaysia, the Perhentian Islands have been a popular backpacker haunt for year, thanks to pretty beaches and some great diving at cheap prices
Scuba Diving Perhentian Islands, Malaysia: A Quick Guide
July 11, 2006 By 6 Comments
If you are travelling in Malaysia, I definitely recommend you visit the Perhentian Islands for some great dives and a very affordable version of Paradise.
Lankayan, Borneo: Paradise Under Threat
June 20, 2006 By 4 Comments
Lankayan is one of Borneo’s best dive destinations thanks to its conservation area status. But the island paradise is fighting a continual war with poachers who could destroy the fragile balance of Lankayan’s reefs. Chris Mitchell reports.
Scuba Diving Tioman, Malaysia – A Quick Trip Report
April 18, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Michael at SeaUndersea.com has written up a useful overview of his three days of diving at Tioman island just off peninsular Malaysia. Short version – he loved it!
Perhentian Islands Scuba Diving
February 14, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Malaysia’s Perhentian Islands are an accessible and affordable dive destination, combining a tropical paradise above water with a string of surprises underwater
Layang Layang and Labuan, Borneo
August 31, 2006 By Leave a Comment
Worawan Simaroj writes a fascinating piece on exploring Borneo’s Layang Layang islands and going to explore remote reefs beyond Layang Layang that have remained virtually untouched
Malaysian Prime Minister Angry About Sipadan Fiasco
July 28, 2006 By Leave a Comment
The Sipadan reef destruction fiasco rumbles on, with Malaysia’s Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi publicly attacking his Minister Of Tourism for letting the building works go ahead against his express wishes
Layang Layang, Borneo: Weekly Dive Reports
July 24, 2006 By Leave a Comment
As well as being a hotspot for seeing schools of hammerhead sharks along with whale sharks and manta rays, Borneo’s Layang Layang island now also has its own ongoing blog to vicariously keep up with the action
Perhentians, Malaysia – A Quick Prologue
June 23, 2006 By Leave a Comment
The Perhentian Islands in Malaysia, near the Thai-Malay border, are Malaysia’s answer to Koh Tao – paradise beaches with superb diving that are fairly remote and still an upcoming travel destination
Swim With Sharks In Kuala Lumpur Aquarium
June 7, 2006 By Leave a Comment
Swim with sharks in Kuala Lumpur’s Aquaria and come face to face with the most fearsome marine predators
Singapore Scuba Diving
June 3, 2006 By Leave a Comment
Singapore is a city state perched at the end of penisular Malaysia. Scuba diving is increasingly popular amongst Singaporeans, and looking where the locals go to dive can let you discover some real underwater gems
DHL Sponsors Reef Creation on Malaysian Island
June 3, 2006 By Leave a Comment
Despite all the self-inflicted misery going on at Sipadan, there is hope elsewhere in Malaysia for the country’s coral reefs. Courier company DHL have been sponsoring the creation of a reef on the popular island of Palau Tioman
Sipadan Damage Contractor Gets Off With Apology
May 25, 2006 By 2 Comments
The Sipadan controversy continues to rage with the contractor responsible for causing huge damage to the reef getting off with an apology and the Malaysian Deputy Chief Minister accusing the foreign press of exaggerating the damage.
AirAsia.com Launch Special Diver Airfares
May 22, 2006 By Leave a Comment
Hoping to entice more scuba divers to visit the amazing sights of Malaysian Borneo, budget air carrier AirAsia are offering discount fares for divers
Sipadan Island Reef Disaster
May 22, 2006 By 1 Comment
A huge contruction barge has recently decimated one of Sipadan Island’s reefs, causing untold damage to the island’s fragile eco-system. What happens next is anyone’s guess.
