This remote island in Sabah is one of Malaysia's best ecotourism spots


Lankayan Island is located within the Sugud Islands Marine Conservation Area, or SIMCA.

Imagine being on a small island resort that’s surrounded by crystal clear waters and white sandy beaches. In the morning, when you head to the mess hall for breakfast, you are greeted by lots of fishes and other sea creatures swimming right underneath the planks that you walk on.

Every so often you can even spot a baby shark or two ... doo doo doo.

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