Malaysia · Tioman

Malang Rock

Also known as: Malang Rocks

Best time to dive

March to October; November to February

What you might see

  • BarracudaLikely
  • Flamboyant cuttlefishLikely
  • Grey reef sharkLikely
  • Manta rayPossible
  • NudibranchLikely
  • Sea turtlePossible

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Snorkel-friendly - Yes - popular surface snorkel stop off Pulau Tulai combined with the dive site

Safety notes

Can get crowded on weekends, occasional strong current, boat traffic at this popular combined snorkel/dive site

Permits & fees

Tioman Marine Park Conservation Fee - RM30/adult foreign visitor, RM5/adult Malaysian (RM15/RM2 child/senior)

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Tioman Island

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.