Islands in Malaysia
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 paradise 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
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 paradise 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