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Mataking

Island in Malaysia

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Overview

Mataking is an Island in Sabah, Malaysia. It is located at latitude 119 degrees and longitude 4 degrees and 35 minutes, on the Celebus Sea. The size of the island is about 40 acres and lies on the edge of the continental shelf surrounded by fringing reef of hard and soft coral.

Getting there and around

Getting there

Fly to Tawau by Malaysia Airlines via Kuala Lumpur or Kota Kinabalu, or by low cost Air Asia. You can arrange your tour agent to pick you up from airport.

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Getting around

The best way to go across this island is by your own legs.

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Get inFly to Tawau by Malaysia Airlines via Kuala Lumpur or Kota Kinabalu, or by low cost Air Asia. You can arrange your tour agent to pick you up from airport.

Get aroundThe best way to go across this island is by your own legs.

SeeBeautiful Islands, consist of two Island, Mataking Besar [Big Mataking] and Mataking Kecil [Small Mataking]. Sometimes you can even walk from the big Island to the small Island. Beautiful Underwater world.

DoWonderful place for diving, snorkeling and relaxing.

BuyT-SHIRTS are a good thing to but here and a nice souvenir for you to keep.

EatWith all the many water and hiking activities available at Mataking, it's easy to build up an enormous appetite.

SleepThe Island is operated by The Reef Dive Resort. You need to make an advance booking with them if you want to stay on the Island. Alternatively, you can stay at Semporna or other Island and make a day-trip.

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