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Malaysia Islands : Malaysia Explorer

Malaysia is a land of islands. It could be the perfect destination if you want to escape from your life for a while and lose yourself in the beauty of many sun-kissed beaches.

The islands of Malaysia have some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. They also have different characteristics. The eastern coastline of Peninsular Malasia has golden sandy beaches. Pantai Pasir Hitam, on the other hand, has black sand beaches and Pantai Batu Kerikil has beaches made up of smooth pebbles. They can also be differentiated from the beaches of the rest of the world by their tendency of lying close to tropical forests.

The hundreds of islands in Malaysia offer a lot of opportunity to revel in water sports and adventures. Whether it is water skiing, scuba diving or snorkeling, you will have a lot to enjoy. The reefs of these islands are among the highest ranked in the world.

Of the numerous islands of Malaysia, the more popular ones are Penang, Tioman, Langkawi, Sarawak and Malacca. Langkawi is ideal for those who prefer tropical island holidays; Penang, also known as “Pearl of the Orient” has many historical landmarks which you can visit and delicious local cuisines that you can sample; Tioman consists of volcanic islands and has been included in the ten most beautiful islands in the world; Sarawak has many national parks and Malacca is an international hub for commerce where you will get to see many Chinese temples and ancient monuments.

The Malaysian islands can be reached by air. High-speed and air-conditioned ferry services are also available. Within the islands, you can get buses and taxis and even hire cars.