would like to ask..any websites i can go to that sells diving shirts? or any shops in KL/Selangor area?

http://malaysianunderwater.com

Different masks fits different type of face as well. Sometimes water will sip in because the mask doesn't suit your face.

I went for Berjaya Reef Clean Up in Tioman last March, price was around there as well. It's a higher quality hotel where you get top service, good rooms and nice environment so yea, if you compare the price with other place then yes it's cheaper. But it's not for those who want to go for leisure dives. You'll be assisting in cleaning up the reef, especially catching Crown of Thorns starfish.

At least that was what we did.

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Added on September 26, 2011, 11:12 amTo those who are familiar with Labuan or have recently dived there, I've heard there are no more dive centers in Labuan and we have to go over to Brunei if we want to go diving in Labuan.

Is this true? Anyone please confirm it? I tried searching on Internet and stuff but all I get was dive sites and government websites never said anything about the change in dive centers.

This post has been edited by munkeyflo: Sep 26 2011, 11:12 AM

Just come back from Redang Island today, for Redang Reef Clean up 2011...COT around 343 ..stay at Marine Park with FOC .

Where can i get a good theory class and pool session in KL area?

hey guys,any diving trip for dec ? im coming back on 16th dec till 1th jan.would love to go diving..sipadan,perhentian or sabah..pls pm me thanks!

Your only safe option would be sabah or thailand west coast for diving during that time. East coast (Perhentian, eg) would be closed due to monsoon.

Hi all, I need a little clarification here. Anyone can help?

Next year me, my fiance and my friends want to go to Sipadan-Mabul-Kipalai and we all take the diving package also.
But the issue here is that we all Muslims and my fiance ask me whether the diving suit will show the shape of her body. Because there are mix of males and females among us. She a little bit embarrass.

Is the suit really fitting the body or there are any special suit for tudung girl?

Correct me if I am wrong here, but the reason the diving suit is designed that way was to retain/or insulate body heat and also to make you streamlined in the water so as not to exert yourself. But I've seen and know people who dont use the dive suit in tropical waters because its not necessary to do so as the water isnt that cold. Furthermore a lot of guys here just wear board shorts so mayb that will help if she wear shorts and tights to cover up entirely and mayb a bandana too together to replace the tudung as most girls i know wear it to help keep the hair out of their face when they have to remove their mask underwater and such. I know its not much but these are the options I know.. Mayb someone else can also help i was thinking about this too last time.

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Added on October 18, 2011, 12:56 amGuys, if thailand right, know where or anyone have contact there to approach? If its snorkelling tours i'm fine but these things, I want to get a reputable one with proper equipment and a dive operator who doesnt put safety second.

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Added on October 18, 2011, 12:57 amI'm game if you want to go!

This post has been edited by imran85: Oct 18 2011, 12:57 AM

People, diving in December? Monsoon season just in case you people forget.

I think for Islam, showing the body shape is considered tak tututp aurat as well, which is why most conservative muslim ladies wear loose fitting clothes. i dont think there are any diving suits that are suitable.


as for diving in thailand, i know warm water divers in phuket is pretty decent, but on the expensive side.

Like imran85 said, it's actually a choice. The wetsuits that we wear here in tropical waters are thinner and yes it will show our body shape.
However, there are lots of people I know who do not wear wetsuits. Most of us wear rash guards and some bottom but there are some who just wear surf pants or their bikinis and dive. I've also seen girls diving in tshirt and surf pants. It's up to you. If you're talking about colder waters then those wetsuits are so thick you won't be able to see any body shape.

She can always choose to dive in her swimming suit that she has for Muslim women. I'm sure she has one of those.

As for tudung, you can choose to wear bandana as imran85 mentioned or get a hood. The hood is mainly to protect us from cold but if you want something similar to tudung underwater then that's your choice.

Anyhow, at Sipadan, those places are more to foreigners and people there more open minded as well.

There are other dive sites than those at East Coast in case you forget.

Lol. I didn't forget. But they were pointing out to surf around E.C and Sabah. That's the problem.

True. But Sipadan/Mabul won't be affected so much by the monsoon. They are still open even though it's not the best time to go dive.

I remember my trip to Sipadan in July last two years and the first day there it was raining sooooo heavily. Even the best time to dive doesn't necessary mean the weather will be good. Haha.

Hi... I am considering Pulau Weh on Dec... anybody have a comment..? quite cheap Rm699 include 6dives and 5D4N... but not include air ticket, airport tax, ferry retun, equip rental and 1 night accom at banda acheh.

This post has been edited by zaff1984: Nov 8 2011, 09:41 AM

Hi Guys,

When does the season officially open in Semenanjung? Is it advisable to go just when the season opens?

^Usually mid-end February.

Cheap rates, empty resort. Sea and weather can be quite unpredictable.

I went to Redang for open season a few years ago. Waves were quite high when we were on the ferry there, practically covered the whole ferry. Bags were put outside, clothings in the bag all half wet and smell of sea water. Diving vis was quite bad, waves was crazy. Lots of us had seasick. So in the end, I swore never go during open season again.

Awh man.. Then maybe I should wait till mid march or early april or would that still be the same?

With the weather now, nothing is predictable. Last year, I went out to sea just for a simple snorkeling (not scuba diving this time) session and for the 1st time I got seasick so bad when I was in the water due to the waves. The rocking of the sea was so bad that I just... Even the guide was laughing when I came up into the boat to rest. Talk about experience.

I'm craving to go diving so bad right now but it's monsoon...

Wish i have buddy to go diving early next yr (between Jan-Mar) to somewhere..Mabul/Semporna..or Thailand.. or even Pulau Payar.

Is pulau payar any good?
I heard there's lots of sharks and turtles there.
I enjoy corals but i enjoy large shoal of fish too.
I'm surprise that when i dived in Perhentian this year, the amount of fish reminds me of diving in Mabul!! but of course the fishes in Perhentian are alot smaller in size. but it's still an amazing experience.

Before i took diving license, i've always think it's the ultimate coolest thing i could do on an island. but once i'm a diver..i do appreciate going snorkeling too sometime!! Snorkeling is coool toooo!