Asian Geographic - April 2018

Tourism Malaysia’s newest campaign,

Visit Malaysia 2020, is aligned with

the World Tourism Organization’s

message, “Travel.Enjoy.Respect”,

which encourages tourists to show

consideration for the destinations

they visit. In light of this, observe

the following guidelines:

Travel Tips

DIVING IN MALAYSIA

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Pulau

Sipadan

Pulau Aur

Selingan

Bakungan

Kecil

Gulisan

Pulau Lang

Pulau

Perhentian

Besar

Pulau Lang

Tengah

Pulau

Tenggol

Marine Life
Many marine animals like turtles, eels and rays
typically avoid contact with divers. Often, attacks
arise out of fear, so refrain from touching any animals
even though they may be within reach. As reef
creatures are easily stressed, attempts to touch
animals can also disrupt feeding or mating patterns
and drive them away from certain sites.

Conservation
Snorkelling or diving must be done very carefully as
reefs are fragile and easily damaged. Avoid brushing
or scraping corals so as not disturb the thin
membranes that protect them and ensure their
survival. If chartering a boat, make sure that the
operator does not anchor within marine park
perimeters, as anchors cause serious damage to reefs.
Refrain from littering and do not take home dead corals,
as they still play an important role in the ecosystem.

Clothing
In general, casual, light cotton clothing like T-shirts
and shorts are recommended. Nudity is prohibited.
No formal wear is expected in restaurants. Be properly
attired when visiting villages, towns and religious sites.

Malaysia’s Dive Sites

Numerous islands dotting the

Malaysian coast are suitable for

snorkelling and diving

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