| The sea around the Malaysian Peninsular is like a | | | | months, which would be deemed as perfect |
| treasure box for scuba diving. Due to the tropical | | | | conditions for diving. Best scuba diving time: |
| climate and the bio-diversity of marine life surrounding | | | | East Malaysia: April - August |
| the country, the waters in Malaysia is excellent for | | | | West coast peninsular Malaysia: December - May |
| scuba diving. Vast diving spots are available for scuba | | | | East coast peninsular Malaysia: March - October |
| divers of all levels. There is only one licensed scuba | | | | For the more seasoned scuba divers, East Malaysia's |
| operator in Malaysia and it is PADI, which offers a | | | | diving spot would be a better place to start. |
| wide selection of scuba diving spots, diving courses | | | | Surrounded by the South China Sea, Sabah's waters |
| and expeditions. | | | | is rich with nutrients and marine life, making it one of |
| A good scuba diving spot to start off with for the | | | | the most beautiful in the world. Some of the islands |
| beginner to intermediate level is Tioman Island and | | | | and diving spots to note in East Malaysia include Pulau |
| Perhentian Island. Both locations have a spectacular | | | | Layang-Layang, Pulau Sipadan and Pulau Kapalai. |
| tropical reef filled will marine wild life both big and | | | | These areas are excellent for "muck diving" and |
| small. There are season in which, scuba diving | | | | would require a significantly higher level of advance |
| enthusiasts should be aware off in Malaysia. Both | | | | diving to be able to fully appreciate the dive. |
| east and peninsular of Malaysia have different diving | | | | |