The removal of all structures, including the dive resorts, on Sipadan Island has greatly benefited the nearby islands of Mabul and Kapalai. These islands were not affected by the government order to completely move out all man-made structures from Sipadan by the end of 2004. It was a bold move aimed at conserving the fragile [...]

Underwater, surrounded by electrifying beauty, one can easily forget the dangers one should always be aware of when scuba diving. You’ve survived the confined water shame, perfected the art of clearing water from your mask by snorting through your nostrils, mastered the underwater signs and packed your head with life-saving acronyms such as BCD (buoyancy [...]

Why travel to another country when you have great diving at your doorstep? Dive season in the East Coast is eagerly awaited every year, and few places lure the divers in like Pulau Perhentian. We left Kuala Lumpur past midnight and arrived in Kuala Besut at 7am. Stalls open early there and serve great roti [...]