i'm not a fully certified diver as well but i can assure you this, if u listen to the guide and instructors, u will not go wrong. always make your first dive a memorable one. my first dive is off the coast of pangkor and i was extremely dissapointed. it actually made me think twice about diving.

i still remember my first class was learning to clean my fogged up goggles underwater. most importantly when underwater, do not panic.
i've stepped on some urchins before hence i do warn about them. our vision is tunneled with goggles on and its impossible to see everything around us. diving with a friend is a must. i learned that as well.

night diving for me is a no-no. its really very easy to get lost and if u stray abit from the shoreline, thats it.


diving can be done without proper licenses here in m'sia. (not sure bout sabah or sarawak). in maldives, u can dive without a proper license as well but it would require an instructor to be with u at all times. in malaysia, u can stray far away and we dont care hehehee. as i've said, most importantly, stick to your guide or dive instructor and u will not go wrong.