Labuan

Region · 🇲🇾 Malaysia

Population 95,100

Area 96 km²

Time zone Asia/Kuching

Official website www.pl.gov.my

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Labuan Essentials

Labuan is a Malaysian federal territory defined by its status as a duty-free port and its strategic WWII history. This list covers the island's coal mining heritage at the 19th-century Chimney, the maritime biodiversity showcased at the Marine Museum, and its colonial evolution through the Labuan Museum and Clock Tower. It also highlights local commerce at the Central Market and duty-free outlets, alongside natural sites like Layang-Layangan Beach and the Bornean species at the Bird Park.

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Labuan Essentials

Labuan’s identity is defined by its strategic World War II history and its serene natural landscapes. This collection highlights significant commemorative sites like the Commonwealth War Grave and Surrender Point alongside the island's northern coastline. Visitors can explore colonial-era heritage at the Labuan Museum and Botanical Garden or observe native Bornean species at the Labuan Bird Park, providing a comprehensive look at the island's historical and environmental character.

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War Memorials & History

Labuan's historical landscape is defined by its strategic role during the Second World War and its 19th-century industrial roots. This collection features the Labuan War Cemetery, the largest in Malaysia, alongside Surrender Point, where Japanese forces officially yielded to the Allied Forces in 1945. The list also explores the island’s coal mining heritage at the mysterious Chimney and its accompanying museum, as well as maritime and colonial history preserved within the Labuan and Marine Museums.

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