Why the Strait of Malacca is one of Malaysia’s best-kept nautical secrets

The Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins can be found off the coast of Perlis.

The Strait of Malacca can be described in a myriad of ways.

One of the busiest waterways on the planet, it is also referred to as the “longkang” by the diving community given its cloudy waters, which starkly contrast with the azure, glassy seas off the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia. While high maritime traffic and low visibility may give the impression that this stretch of ocean is devoid of life, nothing could be further from the truth.