The Island Of Sipadan
The late Jacques Cousteau, the
world-renowned oceanographer, described
Sipadan Island as an untouched piece of art,
while divers around the world voted it as one
of the top five dive sites in the world.
Malaysias only oceanic island, it is very small
only 12ha. in size. A 25-minute walk is all that
is required to circle the island on foot. As an
oceanic island, it rises about 700 metres
from the sea floor, attracting diverse marine
life from the blackness of the open sea.
Surrounded by crystal clear waters, this
crown jewel is a treasure trove of some of the
most amazing marine animals.
Declared a bird sanctuary in 1933 by the
Colonial Government of North Borneo and
re-gazetted in 1963 by the Malaysian
Government, the dense vegetation on
Sipadan Island supports a large variety of
tropical birds which include sea eagles,
kingfishers, sunbirds, starlings and wood
pigeons. Exotic crustaceans including the
amazing coconut crab roam the beaches and
scurry among the undergrowth.
When diving here, encounters with turtles,
resident schools of jacks, bumphead
parrotfish and barracudas are almost
assured around the tiny coral island.
*Tourism Malaysia
The late Jacques Cousteau, the
world-renowned oceanographer, described
Sipadan Island as an untouched piece of art,
while divers around the world voted it as one
of the top five dive sites in the world.
Malaysias only oceanic island, it is very small
only 12ha. in size. A 25-minute walk is all that
is required to circle the island on foot. As an
oceanic island, it rises about 700 metres
from the sea floor, attracting diverse marine
life from the blackness of the open sea.
Surrounded by crystal clear waters, this
crown jewel is a treasure trove of some of the
most amazing marine animals.
Declared a bird sanctuary in 1933 by the
Colonial Government of North Borneo and
re-gazetted in 1963 by the Malaysian
Government, the dense vegetation on
Sipadan Island supports a large variety of
tropical birds which include sea eagles,
kingfishers, sunbirds, starlings and wood
pigeons. Exotic crustaceans including the
amazing coconut crab roam the beaches and
scurry among the undergrowth.
When diving here, encounters with turtles,
resident schools of jacks, bumphead
parrotfish and barracudas are almost
assured around the tiny coral island.
*Tourism Malaysia
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Mabul Island
Mabul Island is reputed to be one of the best
places for underwater macro-photography in
the world. Located in the clear waters of the
Celebes Sea off the mainland of Sabah, it is
surrounded by gentle sloping reefs two to
40m deep.
Covering some 21 ha., it is considerably
larger than the nearby Sipadan Island and is
home to the Bajau Laut tribe, one of many
ethnic groups in Sabah.
Diving is the main activity on this island, and
it can be done all year round. Marine life that
can be seen here includes sea horses,
exotic starfish, fire gobies, crocodile fish,
pipefish and snake eels. There are over eight
popular dive spots, each with its own
speciality.
Three resorts cater to scuba divers -- two are
on the island itself while one is on a
converted oil rig platform about 500m
offshore. All of the resorts provide day trips
for their guests to the nearby Sipadan and
Kapalai Islands.
Mabul Island is reputed to be one of the best
places for underwater macro-photography in
the world. Located in the clear waters of the
Celebes Sea off the mainland of Sabah, it is
surrounded by gentle sloping reefs two to
40m deep.
Covering some 21 ha., it is considerably
larger than the nearby Sipadan Island and is
home to the Bajau Laut tribe, one of many
ethnic groups in Sabah.
Diving is the main activity on this island, and
it can be done all year round. Marine life that
can be seen here includes sea horses,
exotic starfish, fire gobies, crocodile fish,
pipefish and snake eels. There are over eight
popular dive spots, each with its own
speciality.
Three resorts cater to scuba divers -- two are
on the island itself while one is on a
converted oil rig platform about 500m
offshore. All of the resorts provide day trips
for their guests to the nearby Sipadan and
Kapalai Islands.
Pulau Tiga Marine Park
Pulau Tiga is the largest of the three islands
that make up Pulau Tiga Park. Its beautiful
landscape and unspoilt natural environment
has attracted CBS TV Network of the USA to
use this island as the main location for the
popular 'Survivor' Programme, dubbing it the
'Survivor Island'.
This island was formed through the eruption
of several mud volcanoes. The last explosion
happened in 1941 and since then the
volcanoes have remained relatively passive.
Several small mud volcanoes spewing cool,
mineral-rich mud can still be found near the
summit of the island. The notion that this
mineral rich mud is good for your skin makes
mud-bathing a must-do activity on this island.
The island's lush green jungle serves as a
soothing backdrop, while the fine, white sand
beaches and the clear unpolluted water are a
wonder for nature lovers.
The coral reefs encircling the island are
home to many species of fish and other
marine life. Among the activities that await
you here are diving, non-motorised water
sports, trekking, bird watching and mud
bathing.
The Park Headquarters is situated on the
southern side of the island, not far from
Pulau Tiga Resort, the only resort facility
available on the island.
Pulau Tiga is the largest of the three islands
that make up Pulau Tiga Park. Its beautiful
landscape and unspoilt natural environment
has attracted CBS TV Network of the USA to
use this island as the main location for the
popular 'Survivor' Programme, dubbing it the
'Survivor Island'.
This island was formed through the eruption
of several mud volcanoes. The last explosion
happened in 1941 and since then the
volcanoes have remained relatively passive.
Several small mud volcanoes spewing cool,
mineral-rich mud can still be found near the
summit of the island. The notion that this
mineral rich mud is good for your skin makes
mud-bathing a must-do activity on this island.
The island's lush green jungle serves as a
soothing backdrop, while the fine, white sand
beaches and the clear unpolluted water are a
wonder for nature lovers.
The coral reefs encircling the island are
home to many species of fish and other
marine life. Among the activities that await
you here are diving, non-motorised water
sports, trekking, bird watching and mud
bathing.
The Park Headquarters is situated on the
southern side of the island, not far from
Pulau Tiga Resort, the only resort facility
available on the island.
Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine
Park
The Tunku Abdul Rahman park comprises a
away from Kota Kinabalu, Sabah's capital.
The Tunku Abdul Rahman park comprises a
The park is spread over 4,929 hectares, two
The park is spread over 4,929 hectares, two
thirds of which is sea.
The five idyllic islands, Manukan, Mamutik,
Sulug, Gaya and Sapi have soft white
beaches and are teeming with fish and coral,
perfect for beginner divers as well as
snorkellers and picnickers. Gaya and Sapi
Islands also have hiking trails through their
pristine jungles.
These islands are home to a variety of flora
and fauna, including one of the most
intriguing birds, the Megapode or Burung
Tambun, a chicken lookalike with large feet
and makes a meowing sound like a cat.
Park
The Tunku Abdul Rahman park comprises a
away from Kota Kinabalu, Sabah's capital.
The Tunku Abdul Rahman park comprises a
The park is spread over 4,929 hectares, two
The park is spread over 4,929 hectares, two
thirds of which is sea.
The five idyllic islands, Manukan, Mamutik,
Sulug, Gaya and Sapi have soft white
beaches and are teeming with fish and coral,
perfect for beginner divers as well as
snorkellers and picnickers. Gaya and Sapi
Islands also have hiking trails through their
pristine jungles.
These islands are home to a variety of flora
and fauna, including one of the most
intriguing birds, the Megapode or Burung
Tambun, a chicken lookalike with large feet
and makes a meowing sound like a cat.
Layang Layang Island
Layang Layang, meaning kite, is fast
becoming another one of Malaysia's premier
dive destinations after the world-famous
Sipadan Island. This oceanic atoll is situated
in the South China Sea about 300km
north-west of Kota Kinabalu, the capital of
Sabah.
The little land mass supports a luxurious
90-room dive resort, a Malaysian Naval base
and a nesting colony for several sea-faring
migratory birds. The reef topography is
essentially made up of a rich growth of hard
corals; some so shallow that they break the
sea surface during low tides, but most begin
at depths of about 5m right down to the
ocean floor. Some of the marine animals
observed around the 14 dive sites include
black-tip sharks, hammerheads, jacks
barracudas, bump-head parrotfish, lionfish,
moray eels, turtles, nudibranches, gobies
and the ghost pipe fish.
Layang Layang, meaning kite, is fast
becoming another one of Malaysia's premier
dive destinations after the world-famous
Sipadan Island. This oceanic atoll is situated
in the South China Sea about 300km
north-west of Kota Kinabalu, the capital of
Sabah.
The little land mass supports a luxurious
90-room dive resort, a Malaysian Naval base
and a nesting colony for several sea-faring
migratory birds. The reef topography is
essentially made up of a rich growth of hard
corals; some so shallow that they break the
sea surface during low tides, but most begin
at depths of about 5m right down to the
ocean floor. Some of the marine animals
observed around the 14 dive sites include
black-tip sharks, hammerheads, jacks
barracudas, bump-head parrotfish, lionfish,
moray eels, turtles, nudibranches, gobies
and the ghost pipe fish.
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