Some of the most stunningly beautiful things about Malaysia are its tropical islands. And there's more to them than sun, sand and surf: particularly on the East Coast and Borneo's Sipadan there are coral reefs and hence excellent diving.
- Labuan - offshore finance centre off the coast of East Malaysia, Borneo
- Langkawi - newly developed West Coast island home to some of Malaysia's most opulent resorts and the Pulau Paya Marine Park
- Pangkor - fishing community and less well-known tourist destination off the west coast
- Penang - former British colony known as the "Pearl of the Orient", and bustling island city with excellent cuisine
- Perhentian Islands - glittering jewels off the East Coast still undiscovered by mass tourism
- Redang Island - popular destination for scuba divers
- Sipadan Island - remote scuba diving paraside at the easternmost tip of Malaysia
- Tenggol Island
- Tioman Island - once nominated one of the most beautiful islands in the world
- Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park
Comprehensive list of islands in Malaysia -
JOHOR
Pulau Tinggi
Near Mersing
Besar Island
Near Mersing
Pemanggil Island
South of Tioman
Contact
Mersing Tourist Information Centre (METIC) at 607-7995212
Sialu Island
Located off Batu Pahat River estuary.
Contact
Johor Tourist Information Centre at +607-2234935 / 2249960 / 2241432.
Sibu Island
Located 12km from mainland Johor
Contact
Johor Marine Park Information Centre in Mersing at 607-7991161 or the Mersing Tourist Information Centre (METIC) at 607-7995212.
Aur Island
Pulau Aur (Aur Island) is located 65km east of Mersing on the east coast of Johor.
Near Mersing
Besar Island
Near Mersing
Pemanggil Island
South of Tioman
Contact
Mersing Tourist Information Centre (METIC) at 607-7995212
Sialu Island
Located off Batu Pahat River estuary.
Contact
Johor Tourist Information Centre at +607-2234935 / 2249960 / 2241432.
Sibu Island
Located 12km from mainland Johor
Contact
Johor Marine Park Information Centre in Mersing at 607-7991161 or the Mersing Tourist Information Centre (METIC) at 607-7995212.
Aur Island
Pulau Aur (Aur Island) is located 65km east of Mersing on the east coast of Johor.
KEDAH
Langkawi Island
Located on the northwestern shore of Peninsular Malaysia.
Singa Besar Island
16 kilometres from Kuah town
Contact
Langkawi Tourist Information Centre at 604-9667789.
Located on the northwestern shore of Peninsular Malaysia.
Singa Besar Island
16 kilometres from Kuah town
Contact
Langkawi Tourist Information Centre at 604-9667789.
LABUAN
Daar Island
By Boat, The ride from Kota Kinabalu takes about three hours and from Brunei, about one hour.
By Boat, The ride from Kota Kinabalu takes about three hours and from Brunei, about one hour.
PAHANG
Pulau Aman
Nearest town is Bukit Tambun
Tioman Island
Tekek village is main part of Tioman.
Contact
Tioman Development Authority
Lembaga Pembangunan Tioman
A145-147, Tingkat 1 &2
Lorong Tun Ismail 6
Sri Dagangan
25000 Kuantan, Pahang
Tel:+609-5141206
Fax:+609-5148801
Email:tioman@mytioman.com.my
Website: http://www.mytioman.com.my
Nearest town is Bukit Tambun
Tioman Island
Tekek village is main part of Tioman.
Contact
Tioman Development Authority
Lembaga Pembangunan Tioman
A145-147, Tingkat 1 &2
Lorong Tun Ismail 6
Sri Dagangan
25000 Kuantan, Pahang
Tel:+609-5141206
Fax:+609-5148801
Email:tioman@mytioman.com.my
Website: http://www.mytioman.com.my
PERAK
Pangkor Island
Approximately 40 minutes by ferry from Lumut Ferry Terminal to Pangkor Island.
Pangkor Laut
Pangkor Laut is the second largest of the nine islands that make up Pulau Pangkor
Approximately 40 minutes by ferry from Lumut Ferry Terminal to Pangkor Island.
Pangkor Laut
Pangkor Laut is the second largest of the nine islands that make up Pulau Pangkor
SABAH
Layang-Layang
Layang-Layang (Swallow Reefs) is located 300km north of Labuan
Sipadan Island
30 minute boat ride from Semporna
Turtle Island
off the east coast of Sabah.
Lankayan Island
Lankayan Island is about one and a half hour's boat ride from Sandakan
Pulau Kalampunian Damit
Pulau Kalampunian Damit is about 15 minute’s boat ride from Kuala Penyu.
Mabul Island
To reach Mabul Island, it is a 30-minute boat ride from Semporna and 20 minutes from Sipadan Island.
Tunku Abdul Rahman Park Islands
Its only 10-20 minute by speedboat ride from the city of Kota Kinabalu.
Berhala Island
Near Teluk Sandakan.
Layang-Layang (Swallow Reefs) is located 300km north of Labuan
Sipadan Island
30 minute boat ride from Semporna
Turtle Island
off the east coast of Sabah.
Lankayan Island
Lankayan Island is about one and a half hour's boat ride from Sandakan
Pulau Kalampunian Damit
Pulau Kalampunian Damit is about 15 minute’s boat ride from Kuala Penyu.
Mabul Island
To reach Mabul Island, it is a 30-minute boat ride from Semporna and 20 minutes from Sipadan Island.
Tunku Abdul Rahman Park Islands
Its only 10-20 minute by speedboat ride from the city of Kota Kinabalu.
Berhala Island
Near Teluk Sandakan.
SELANGOR
Pulau Indah (Indah Island)
1hr bus ride from Port Klang
Pulau Ketam (Ketam Island)
10km west of Port Klang
Carey Island
Located just off the mainland.
1hr bus ride from Port Klang
Pulau Ketam (Ketam Island)
10km west of Port Klang
Carey Island
Located just off the mainland.
TERENGGANU
Redang Island
Located off the coast of Terengganu state
Pulau Duyung (Duyung Island)
Located 2km from Kuala Terengganu
Tenggol Island
Located off Peninsular Malaysia's east coast
Lang Tengah Island
Located in middle of Marine Park sanctuary
Perhentian Island
Northern islands off the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia
Kapas Island
30minute boat ride from Marang
Located off the coast of Terengganu state
Pulau Duyung (Duyung Island)
Located 2km from Kuala Terengganu
Tenggol Island
Located off Peninsular Malaysia's east coast
Lang Tengah Island
Located in middle of Marine Park sanctuary
Perhentian Island
Northern islands off the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia
Kapas Island
30minute boat ride from Marang