One of three federal territories in Malaysia, Labuan is located 8km off the Borneo coast in East Malaysia. Its name is derived from the Malay word “pelabuhan”, which translates to “port”.

Labuan is made up of the main Labuan Island and 6 smaller islands, forming a combined area of approximately 92 square kilometers. The population of Labuan is approximately 87,000 people (2010), of which 76% are Muslims, 12% Christians and 9% Buddhists. The main languages are Malay and English, and also certain indigenous dialects.

The islands experience a tropical climate and is mostly hot and humid, with temperatures ranging between 24°C to 34°C. The weather gets wet towards year-ends.

Labuan International Business and Financial Centre (IBFC) was established in October 1990, making it Malaysia’s only offshore financial centre.

Attractions in Labuan

Below are popular tourist attractions in Labuan:

a) War Memorial Park

b) Surrender Point

c) Layang-Layang Beach

d) Chimney

e) Labuan Museum

f) Pulau Papan, Labuan Town

g) Labuan Beach

h) Financial Park

i) Internatonal Sea Sport Complex

j) An’Nur Jamek Mosque

k) Patau-patau Water Village

l) Bebuloh Water Village

As we all know, Labuan islands is one of the famous port in Malaysia. Most of seamen who only have sailing inside Malaysia have an opportunity to visit this island. As I mention before, there are few attraction place in Labuan. Besides, Labuan also duty-free island and the things I would not miss when I go to this place are buys a lot of chocolates.