Malaysia
A country of 2 distinct land masses, Malaysia has plenty to offer visitors, including some superb wildlife and scuba diving resorts. Peninsular Malaysia is located just below Thailand, and is home to the capital city Kuala Lumpur, the Cameron Highlands, as well as the famous tourist islands of Redang, Langkawi, Tioman and Perhentian.
Further east, in the northern region of Borneo island, are the states of Sarawak and Sabah, where you will find world class jungle adventures with orang-utans, adventure sports, tribal village visits, and world class marine life at Sipadan Island and Layang Layang.
Recent Malaysia Articles
Things to Do in Sabah: Borneo Adventure Tours
Located at the meeting point of the South China Sea, the Sulu Sea and the Celebes Sea, Malaysia’s most eastern state of Sabah sits at the northern tip of Borneo, the world’s third largest island, and provides you with 1,440 km of coastline and 74,500 km²...
Diving with Clownfish: Finding Nemo and Finding Out All About Him
Scuba divers have long held the clownfish close to their heart but in recent times, thanks to animated movies such as Finding Nemo, suddenly this little character of the coral reef has entered the mainstream consciousness. What is it about the clown fish that...
Diving with Barracuda – The Tiger of the Sea
Barracudas are perhaps one of the most feared marine creatures for non-divers but those in the know crave underwater encounters with these sleek and misunderstood creatures. However, many such scuba divers might agree that their villain appearance could send a shiver...
Diving with Bumphead Parrotfish – Bumping Coral Reefs into Balance
Finding yourself engulfed by a large school of bumphead parrotfish as they nonchalantly munch their way through acres of coral reef, is an experience not easily forgotten. Bumphead parrotfish in Raja Ampat. Photo Courtesy: Mermaid You may be busy inspecting the nooks...
Pulau Mataking Dive Vacation: Island of Peace & Solitude
A new word is slipping into the dictionary of diving in the Sipadan area and the word is Mataking. While there are plenty of options to dive at Sipadan from as close as possible, Mataking is slightly removed from all the action and offers something...
Malaysia: A Tapestry of Culture, Nature, and Modern Marvels
Malaysia is a land where ancient traditions blend seamlessly with cutting-edge modernity, where emerald rainforests meet futuristic skyscrapers, and where diverse cultures come together to create a truly unique experience. Whether you're an adventure seeker, a history...
250% Increase For Sipadan Permit!
The small oceanic island, Sipadan, is considered a titan amongst many in the diving world. Rising 600m from the Celebes seafloor, the island itself is a mere 0.5km long and 200m wide yet offers divers a smorgasbord of marine life below the waves. This iconic Malaysian...
Gong Xi Fa Cai: Celebrate Year Of The Fire Monkey
Across Asia and the globe millions are celebrating the Chinese Lunar New Year. Traditional celebrations include crackers, fireworks, acrobatic lion dances, Ang Pau envelopes and gatherings of family and friends sharing Yee Sang to usher in wealth and prosperity in the...
Malaysia currency drop means cheap diving holidays
There are many elements that go into Dive The World's efforts to give you the best deals. We even keep an eye on the foreign exchange markets since sometimes these can mean the best 'discounts' around. In recent months the Malaysian ringgit has been tanking against...