Sabah’s Mantanani Islands located near Kota Belud are some of the most famous tourist places in Malaysia that offer Borneo’s finest diving sites just an hour from Kota Kinabalu. It’s among the most famous places in Malaysia owing to its diving locales and a favorite of all snorkelers and divers who flock to this island on day trips from the capital city. Swarming in large numbers, divers come in from all parts of the world at these islands to wander in its clear waters and meet seahorses and stingrays. Scuba-certified divers can choose from more than 20 locations here for these water sports in Malaysia.