Islands on D'Bayu Travel

Langkawi

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0800

Langkawi is an archipelago of around a hundred islands off the coast of Kedah, near the Thai border. The main island is big enough to have plenty to do, but relaxed enough that a day on the beach still feels like an achievement.

Pangkor Island

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0800

Pangkor is a small island off the coast of Perak, and a favourite weekend escape for Malaysian families. It doesn’t have the turquoise water of the east coast islands, but it’s easy to reach, open all year, and refreshingly unpretentious: fishing villages, quiet bays, cheap seafood, and a pace that makes you slow right down.

Kota Kinabalu

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0800

Kota Kinabalu, usually just called KK, is the capital of Sabah on the island of Borneo. The city itself is small and easy-going. What draws people is what’s around it: tropical islands a short boat ride away, Mount Kinabalu on the horizon, and some of the best wildlife in Southeast Asia within reach.

Semporna and Sipadan

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0800

Semporna, a small town on Sabah’s east coast, is the gateway to some of the best diving in the world. Offshore lies Sipadan, an oceanic island famous for its turtles, sharks and huge schools of fish, plus the nearby islands of Mabul and Kapalai, and the dramatic islands of Tun Sakaran Marine Park. Even non-divers come for the snorkelling and the views.

Tioman Island

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0800

Tioman is a big, mountainous island in the South China Sea, off the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia. Most of it is rainforest. People live in a handful of small villages strung around the coast, each with its own beach and feel. It’s a place to snorkel, dive, walk in the jungle and generally slow down.

Perhentian Islands

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0800

The Perhentian Islands, off the coast of Terengganu, are what a lot of people picture when they think of a tropical island: white sand, turquoise water, and coral reefs you can swim to from the beach. There are no roads and no cars, just footpaths, water taxis and a lot of very relaxed people.

Redang Island

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0800

Redang is a small island in a marine park off the coast of Terengganu, and its beaches are some of the most beautiful in Malaysia: fine white sand and very clear water over coral reefs. It’s more resort-focused than the nearby Perhentian Islands, with fewer budget options, but it’s a great choice for a few easy days of swimming and snorkelling.

3 days in Langkawi: an easy itinerary

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0800

Three days is a good amount of time to see the best of Langkawi without rushing. This plan mixes the big sights with plenty of beach time, and assumes you’re staying near Pantai Cenang and renting a car (or using Grab).

The best islands in Malaysia, and how to choose

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0800

Malaysia has hundreds of islands, from busy resort islands to tiny dots of sand with a few chalets. Choosing between them comes down to three things: what kind of trip you want, how you want to get there, and, most importantly, the time of year.