More than scuba diving: Tioman’s top 5 land activities

More than a decade later, the island’s rich marine life and splendid beaches are still its main draw. PHOTOS: JACLYNN SEAH
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TIOMAN, Malaysia – Before this trip, I had explored more of Tioman underwater than on land.

Like many others, I got my scuba diving certification there, which involved a bumpy bus-and-boat transit after work on a Friday evening, spending all of Saturday out on the water, and rushing back to Singapore on Sunday afternoon.

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