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Mabul Island
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"Mabul" redirects here. For the Israeli film, see Mabul (film).
Mabul (Malay: Pulau Mabul) is a small island near the southeastern coast of Sabah in Malaysia. The island has been a fishing village since the 1970s. After the 1990s, Mabul gained popularity with scuba divers due to its proximity to Sipadan island.[1]
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Coordinates | 4°14′45″N 118°37′52″E |
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Official website | https://www.mabul.com |
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The island is roughly 15 km north of Sipadan, 0.2km2 in size, and around 2–3m above sea level. It is located on the northwest of a reef that is ~2 km long.
Mabul island is administered as a part of the Semporna, Tawau district.