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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

Malaysia: A Tapestry of Culture, Nature, and Modern Marvels

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...

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250% Increase For Sipadan Permit!

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...

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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...

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Malaysia currency drop means cheap diving holidays

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...

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Sipadan liveaboard last minute offers

Sipadan liveaboard last minute offers

Doing lots of dives around Sipadan without the hassle of daily speed-boat rides just got cheaper. Rough and ready liveaboard, the Celebes Explorer is now available for you for less. Sipadan, situated on the east cost of Sabah has been on every diver's "must-do" list...

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Book Malaysia now before new tax hits

Are you planning to dive in Malaysia any time soon ? If so then you better book soon before the new GST (Goods and Services Tax) comes in. So Book and pay before 01 April 2015. Prices will increase after that by up to 10%. Sabah boasts a number of amazing...

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Business as Usual in Sabah Malaysia

Dive The World would like to keep all of our customers who've booked or are thinking of booking a dive trip to Malaysia informed on the situation in Sabah. Our "man on the ground" in Kota Kinabalu has assured us that life is proceeding as normal and the Sabah Tourism...

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Save Up to US$ 520 per Diver at Layang Layang

Save Up to US$ 520 per Diver at Layang Layang

Save Up To US$ 520 per diver on selected dates! See below. Are you looking for a Malaysia diving holiday on a secluded tropical island with world-class diving at your fingertips? Then look no further than Layang Layang Island Dive Resort and now at an even better...

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Shark Hunting Ban for Malaysia’s Sabah State

In a bid to protect their declining shark population, Malaysia's Sabah state has proposed a complete ban on shark hunting for their fins. This is fantastic news for conservationists and diving enthusiasts alike! Sabah, Malaysian Borneo boasts some of the richest...

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