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Malaysia

Malaysia is a country of extraordinary beauty and contrasts. Geographically Malaysia is two places - the peninsula of Malaysia and the north-western area of Borneo made up of the states of Sabah and Sarawak. It has friendly people, long empty sandy beaches, coral reefs, islands, mountains and hill resorts and an underwater world second to none.

Malaysia Airlines fly daily ex East Coast Australia. Travel ex the USA is on Malaysia Airlines four times a week.

Experience the marine life of Layang Layang and the exquisite reefs of Sipadan Island. Malaysia has it all and will leave the most discerning diver with unforgettable memories.

 

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GENERAL INFORMATION:

CLIMATE: Although near the equator, Malaysia does not suffer extremes of heat. Days are sunny and humid, the nights balmy. Monsoon weather affects most of the country during the winter; Sarawak and Sabah can be very wet between November and January. The best time to visit is March to October. Average temperature is around 28 degrees Celsius.

CURRENCY: The Malaysian ringgit is the unit of currency. One Australian dollar is worth approximately 2.00 Ringgits. One US dollar is worth approximately 3.00 Ringgits.

DRESS: Light, casual attire is recommended. Women should dress modestly in public places.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Australian & US passengers travelling to Malaysia require a valid passport which must be valid for six months beyond your intended stay. Visas are not required for Australian citizens and US citizens may stay up to 3 months without a visa, so long as they are not working. Visitors’ permits issued on entry to Peninsular Malaysia are not automatically valid for entry into Sabah and Sarawak. Visitors have to go through immigration again, even though the flight is an internal one.

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS: Refer to your doctor for the latest health and inoculations required for this destination.

ELECTRICITY: Electricity is 220 volts.

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KOTA KINABALU
Kota Kinabalu is the capital of Sabah and the main port for passengers travelling to the outer islands. Sepilok Orang Utang Reserve, or trekking Mount Kinabalu are just a few of the excursions this town offers. The local restaurants are excellent and well worth trying.

 

HYATT HOTEL ( 4 star property)
Superior first class hotel, situated beside the South China Sea, overlooking coral islands. All rooms have climate control, bathroom, hair dryer, telephone, radio, colour cable T.V., minibar, tea/coffee making facilities and balcony. Facilities include 24 hour room service, two restaurants, cafe, bar, atrium lounge, outside pool with bar and children’s pool.

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TANJUNG ARU RESORT (5 Star)
This hotel features 495 guestrooms and 52 suites, all of which include a minibar with complimentary mineral water. Bathrooms have separate showers and tubs.

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LAYANG LAYANG
Layang Layang is a coral atoll in the middle of the South China Sea. A sheer drop of 2000 metres around the rim of the atoll provides exhilarating wall diving. Soft and hard coral of all types and sizes with excellent visibility of 50-60 metres afford a majestic view of this gigantic hanging garden. Famous residents and regular visitors include Napolean wrasse, Manta rays, Hawk bill turtles, Dog Tooth Tuna, White Tip Reef Sharks and the awesome schools of Hammerhead sharks. The resort is open from March - November and closed for the months between January and February.

 

LAYANG LAYANG RESORT (4 star property)
The resort consists of seventy-eight air-conditioned rooms with private facilities and individual verandas. THe resort also boasts a comfortable lounge bar, fully serviced dive centre and a free form swimming pool. The restaurant specialises in Asian and Continental cuisine, complimented by exotic cocktails from the bar

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SIPADAN / MABUL
Rated among the top five diving sites in the world, Sipadan’s reefs are exquisite and the abundant marine life is vibrant. This oceanic island has been called the turtle capital of the world. Nearly every night, turtles make their way up the beach to lay their eggs. The diving program provides you with three boat dives per day and unlimited shore dives. Most of the diving is a combination of wall and drift diving. There is no longer any accommodation on Sipadan itself, with Mabul the home of the array of resorts available.

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MABUL WATER BUNGALOWS
Mabul Water Bungalows is a new floating dive resort, and is wholly owned by Sipadan-Mabul Resort. The resort offers fourteen (14) wooden-type bungalows built entirely over water. Mabul Water Bungalows is the perfect place for those who like to holiday in sheer comfort.

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BORNEO DIVERS
Accommodation at Borneo Divers is set up as chalets, all with views of the beach and the Borneo main land in the distance. The chalets are attractive , comfortable and are constructed of beautiful hardwoods in a local style. All units have twin size beds, ceiling fans and also importantly, air conditioning. Meals are served in the large restaurant and entertainment area.

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REEF DIVE RESORT, MATAKING ISLAND
The Reef Dive Resort at Mataking Island is located just 40 minutes boat ride from Semporna, on the East Coast of Sabah in Malaysia. An exclusive diving destination in the Celebes Sea, Mataking Resort offers romantic, comfortable accommodation.

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SIPADAN WATER VILLAGE

Sipadan Water Village is a resort beautifully constructed with Bajau architectural design. Part of the Mabul Island is also home to groups of local (known as Bajau) fishermen who have built their traditional palm thatched houses.
The entire resort is built over water on stilts.

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KAPALAI DIVE RESORT
A few minutes by boat from the islands of Sipadan and Mabul, but a full world away from it, lays the exhilarating Sipadan-Kapalai Dive Resort. Sitting atop its sturdy stilts on the shallow sandbanks of the Ligitan Reefs, the Kapalai Dive Resort is one resort you have to experience to appreciate the absolute luxury it exudes.

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MV CELEBES EXPLORER
Dive the world-renowned Celebes Sea, including the exotic islands of Semporna Marine Park and the famous Sipadan Island, from the luxurious, custom-built MV Celebes Explorer. The Celebes Explorer caters to divers' every needs and is furnished with a spacious salon, sun deck, dive deck with showers and equipment storage; whilst accommodation is in eight en-suite cabins with individually adjustable air-conditioners

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LANKAYAN ISLAND RESORT
A jewel- like tiny island in the Sulu Sea an hour and a half boat ride north of Sandakan, Lankayan is soon to be declared part of an immense Marine Protected Area. Unpopulated and covered by thick tropical island vegetation, this peaceful, untouched slice of paradise is ringed by an endless pure white sandy beach. The resort offers simply elegant and exquisite accommodation in a handful of wooden, roomy and perfectly appointed seafront double-occupancy chalets.Meals are informally served at the central open building, which boasts at amazingly beautiful open-air wooden terrace, the ideal spot for after dinner relaxation and chatting, all the while admiring the dozens of juvenile blacktip sharks swimming leisurely a few feet beneath.

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