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First and only Underwater Post Office in Malaysia The presence of an Underwater Post Office on a wreck makes it the first of its kind in the Malaysia. There are only 5 similar underwater post offices in the world. March 2006, “MATAKING 1”, an old 40 foot wooden cargo ship of the resort was sank as part of Mataking Island's conservation program. This old wooden ship thus becomes one of the 5 similar underwater post offices in the world. This event was witnessed by International guests from Italy, Germany, Sweden and Japan as well as local divers and non-divers, around 40 guests in total. The underwater mail box was placed on the front of the wheel house of this cargo ship. You can write or just buy a postcard at the resort’s gift shop and seal your letters a special water proof plastic postal wrap bag to take it down and deposited into the box. Collection of the mail is twice per week when your mail will be sent to anywhere in the world!A special rubber stamp was designed to depict this unique postal service. The mail box is cleared two times a week. The sanken wooden ship at the same time became artificial reef attracting many tropical reef fishes. The wreck has become a home many incredible marine creatures from this spectacular island.
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| Mataking Island is an island not far from Sipadan. Located to
the north of Mabul, it is about 40-minutes boat ride away from mainland
Semporna. Diving in Mataking is a combination of Macro and pelagic which is suitable for photographers, new and advanced divers. The eastern shore is a sloping reef dropping to a depth of 100 meters whereas on the western reef is mostly wall diving with depth of 100 meters. Many have commented that the living colors of the undersea corals at Mataking are magnificent and a real heaven for many species of nudibranch and frogfish. Other Marine lives found are rainbow runner, bat fish, hump head parrotfish, barracuda, green and hawksbill turtles, lobster, giant clams, blue spotted rays and many more. There are many interesting dive sites not to be missed at the island, which are close proximity to Mataking. Experience the beauty and wonders which Mataking has to offer. Indeed it is a promised island for divers, honeymooners and holiday makers alike. |
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Mataking Island is in fact two islands connected by a sandbar. The Mataking Besar (Big Mataking) and Mataking Kechil (Small Mataking). On the Big Mataking Island is the only resort, The Reef Dive Resort. Apart from the resort and a small police station the islands are covered in natural jungle. |

| Green and Hawksbill turtles
frequently come up to lay their eggs in the sands. During the day, bask on
the snow white sandy beach and enjoy the sight of island's coconut crab
scurrying up a tree, exotic migratory seabirds and fire flies. Climb up
the king's watch tower and enjoy the breathtaking sight. You can also
re-enact Moses's miraculous crossing of the red sea by taking a stroll
down the 1km sand bar that connects Mataking and Mataking Kecil at low
tide. You can take a romantic stroll over the sandbar to Mataking Kecil to explore the pristine jungle covered island. The resort also organizes guided tours so you can learn more about the flora and fauna of this island's gems. You can also explore this island and nearby area by sea kayak and later, relax in the big jacuzzi. |
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At Mataking Island you will have all the privacy, exclusivity and space along with fun and joy.
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King's Watch Tower - 20 meters |
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INDEX : Island May 08, 2008 01:24:12 PM |