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Langkawi And Payar Marine Park Malaysia
Base on Langkawi, day trip into Pulau Payar Marine Park for reefs, fish, and easy boat diving
Updated Feb 13, 2026 • 15 sources
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Destination Guide Sources For Langkawi + Pulau Payar Marine Park
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15 sources • Updated Feb 13, 2026
Written by DiveJourney. Built from public sources and local operator knowledge. Last updated Feb 13, 2026.
- Department of Fisheries Malaysia: Kedah Marine Park (Pulau Payar overview) - Official description of Kedah Marine Park and listed islands
- Department of Fisheries Malaysia: Conservation Charge and Fee Rates - Official conservation charge rates (RM 5 MyKad adult, RM 30 non-MyKad adult) and operator fee rates
- Department of Fisheries Malaysia: Berita Perikanan 14 Sept 2021 (Pulau Payar regulations article) - Reported visitor limit and closure schedule for Pulau Payar
- Department of Fisheries Malaysia: Marine Park Code of Conduct agreement (PDF) - Prohibited activities in Marine Parks Malaysia
- METMalaysia: Weather Phenomena (Monsoon regimes) - Southwest monsoon late May to September, Northeast monsoon November to March
- PADI: Diving in Malaysia - Best time to dive west coast (Langkawi and Payar) generally October to May
- Royal Malaysian Customs Department: General Guide on Tourism Tax (PDF) - Tourism Tax rate RM 10 per room per night
- Malaysia High Commission London: Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) - MDAC requirement and typical submission window
- Malaysia Airports: Langkawi International Airport - Airport reference for LGK
- Langkawi Ferry Line - Ferry routes and schedules (Kuala Kedah, Kuala Perlis, Penang seasonal)
- Hospital Sultanah Maliha (MOH Kedah): Contact details - Official hospital phone number for Langkawi
- Malaysia Civil Defence Force: 999 Emergency Services - Official explanation of Malaysia emergency number 999
- Scuba Club Langkawi: Dive site conditions overview - Operator-reported depth, currents, and visibility ranges
- AirAsia Support: Sports and leisure equipment (scuba diving) - Checked baggage guidance for scuba equipment
- Destination hero photo by Oliver - Photographer profile: https://unsplash.com/@oliverhafiz_