Regardless of the time of year you visit these islands, you'll spend most of your time outdoors, on or near the water, and a word of caution is necessary.
No matter when you visit, you should always take care on the water.
Unity among them and the east coast communities trading with the Thais, Indochinese, and Chinese came from their shared rice economy, language, Islamic culture, and political and social customs inherited from the Melaka sultanate.