Difference between revisions of "Islands in Malaysia"

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Tioman Island- the natural beauty is the biggest attraction, selected as one of the world's most beautiful islands.

Kapalai Island - between Sipadan and Mabul. It is actually a sand bar that sits upon a stretch of reefs, called the ‘Ligitan Reefs’.
Lankayan - located in the Sulu Sea North West of Sandakan
Lampaki
Layang Layang - an island off the west coast that offers spectacular diving.
Mabul - one of the world's best muck diving locations
Mantanani - an archipelago of three quiet islands North West of Kota Belud, a mere one-hour’s drive away from Kota Kinabalu
Mataking - located 40 minutes away from Semporna and 45 minutes from Sipadan
Sipadan - one of the world's best dive spots with lots of large pelagic species (sea turtles, sharks, rays)

Pulau Tiga - first season of ‘Survivor’ the TV series was shot on this little island
Turtle Islands - in the Sulu Sea off the coast of Sandakan where you can see turtle conservation at work.
Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park - Coral islands just off the coast of Kota Kinabalu.