10. Lankayan Island

In the Sulu Sea, Lankayan Island is a remote tropical coral beach island in Beluran, Sabah, Malaysia. Lankayan Island is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna.

Address: Ground Floor, Lot 38 & 39, Block C Bandar Tyng, Mile 5, North Road, PPM 255, 90000 Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia

9. Lang Tengah Island

Lang Tengah Island is a Malaysian island located in the Kuala Nerus District of Terengganu. Ferries link it to the mainland through Merang.

Address: Pulau Lang Tengah, Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia

8. Mantanani Island

The hottest “Oriental Maldives” of the islands in front of Kota Kinabalu is Mantanani Island. Islands are a small group of three islands off Malaysia’s state of Sabah’s northwestern coast.

Address: Mantanani Island, 89150 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia

7. Perhentian Island

The Perhentian Islands are a large island in Terengganu, Malaysia’s Besut District. Perhentian Kecil (located Long Beach) and Perhentian Besar were the two largest islands.

Address: Pulau Perhentian Besar, Besut, Terengganu, Malaysia

6. Rawa Island

The Perhentian Islands are a large island in Terengganu, Malaysia’s Besut District. Perhentian Kecil (located Long Beach) and Perhentian Besar were the two largest islands.

Address: Pulau Perhentian Besar, Besut, Terengganu, Malaysia

5. Sibuan Island

Pulau Sibuan’s crystal blue waters are a sight to see for any beachgoer, making it a snorkelling paradise unlike any other.

Address: Pulau Sibuan, Semporna

4. Mabul Island

Mabul is a small island off the Malaysian state of Sabah’s south-eastern coast. Since the 1970s, the island has become a fishing village. 

Address: Pulau Mabul, Semporna, Sabah, 91300 Semporna, Sabah, Malaysia

3. PANGKOR ISLAND

Pangkor Island, with its gorgeous beaches and crystal clear water, is one of the most enchanting holiday destination islands in the world.

Address: TELUK BELANGA, 32300 Pangkor Island, Perak, Malaysia

2. TIOMAN ISLAND

Tioman Island is popular for its dive spots, which include shipwrecks and corals, water fans, and sea sponges.

Address: Mersing, Pahang, Malaysia

1. REDANG ISLAND

Redang Island, off the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia, is one of the largest islands. It is well-known for its blue waters and white sand beaches.

Address: Redang Island, Pulau Redang, 21090 Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia

Since Malaysia is made up of 878 islands and archipelagos, there are exceptional beaches all over the country. Langkawi and the Perhentian Islands have some of Malaysia’s best beaches. Coral Beach and Nipah Beach, for example, will keep you entertained with a range of exciting beach sports such as Jet Skiing, Snorkeling, Kayaking, Swimming, and a Banana Boat Cruise. You can also participate in off-beach activities such as trekking on Pangkor Island, where you can choose either a short trek to Pangkor Hill or a longer trek to Pangkor Hill.