Malawali ( ms, Pulau Malawali) is an island in the state of

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located in the Sulu Sea. It is located within the

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, and sits nearby the islands of Banggi and Balambangan. The island is surrounded by

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s and is one of the popular

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spot on the north-east coast of Sabah.

References

Islands of Sabah {{Sabah-geo-stub

See also

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