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5 lesser-known Malaysian beaches that are ideal for a quick getaway

Malaysia’s Tusan Cliff Beach – with its unique cliff and rock formation resembling a horse drinking water from the ocean – is only a 40-minute drive from Miri, on the island of Borneo. Photo: Instagram by @amirulamin
Malaysia’s Tusan Cliff Beach – with its unique cliff and rock formation resembling a horse drinking water from the ocean – is only a 40-minute drive from Miri, on the island of Borneo. Photo: Instagram by @amirulamin
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The untouched sandy retreats of Kota Kinabalu, Penang, Miri, Kuantan and Kuala Lumpur offer a perfect escape – away from the crowds

When you live in a concrete jungle amid the daily hustle and bustle, nothing sounds more appealing than jetting off for an island holiday filled with endless summer nights and turquoise waters.

Yet who says you need a flight ticket to paradise?

Some of Malaysia’s most beautiful beaches, for example, can be reached by car or by foot, a mere hour or two away from the metropolitan centre.
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Turn from city dweller to sunseeker at these unspoilt, lesser-known beaches that boast powder-soft sand and golden sunsets – ideal for a quick recharge after a hard week of work, or for that beach getaway you’ve been dreaming about all day.

Dalit Beach, Kota Kinabalu

 

Situated within 400 acres (160 hectares) of lush rainforest, Dalit Beach offers an idyllic escape only 30 minutes outside Kota Kinabalu by car.

Exclusive to guests at Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria Resort, Dalit Beach offers private seclusion where you can take in sweeping ocean vistas while lounging on sparkling white sand.

Yet do not just come for the beachside pina coladas – there are many activities to enjoy throughout the day, too.