Foong, affectionately known as Uncle Foong, Foong Sook or just Mr Foong, is the owner of BlueWaters Borneo Dive Tours. But don’t be surprised to see him leading dives or instructing scuba diving students because he really does enjoy being hands on with the day to day operations as well as meeting new friends. He is never happier than when he is in the water.

He loves to share his tips and experiences on how to be a better diver and always emphasize safety. He started diving in the days when divers wore front mounted BCs and masks that today would be labelled as “vintage”.

His love for diving and the sea started when in his younger days as a banker; he was transferred to the state of Terengganu and his home was just metres from the shore.

Hailing from Ipoh, Perak and growing up in Melaka, he has called Sabah home since 1992. He has been teaching students how to scuba dive since 1992, and in 1997, he formed Blue Waters Borneo Sdn Bhd, which has since evolved into BlueWaters Borneo Dive Tours Sdn Bhd. His passion for shipwreck exploration resulted in the establishment of Tec Rats specialising in technical diving.

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Brenda hails from Kota Kinabalu and is equally comfortable teaching students how to scuba dive and also handle a dual 250 HP trimaran boat (500HP combined). She is a qualified PADI Instructor.

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