Fly to Tawau by Malaysia Airlines via Kuala Lumpur or Kota Kinabalu,or by low cost Air Asia. You can arrange your tour agent to pick you up from airport. Otherwise, take a cab directly from Airport to Semporna, it will cost you about RM110. But if you arrive at night, it is better to stay a night at Tawau Town because the road to Semporna is very dark at night. You can take a cab from Tawau Town to Semporna or alternatively you can take mini bus. Take a speed boat from Semporna to Mataking, takes about an hour. You can also take a boat ride to this Island via Sipadan Island or Mabul Island.
By your own legs.
Beautiful Islands, consist of two Island, Mataking Besar [Big Mataking] and Mataking Kecil [Small Mataking]. Sometimes you can even walk from the big Island to the small Island. Beautiful Underwater world.
Wonderful place for diving, snorkeling and relaxing.
The Island is operated by The Reef Dive Resort. You need to make an advance booking with them if you want to stay on the Island. Alternatively, you can stay at Semporna or other Island and make a day-trip.