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Labuan: Business and Pleasure

The Garden Island of Borneo, Labuan, offers the best of business and pleasure, catering to almost every class of traveller. From world-class resorts and five-star hotels, to facilities for corporate get-togethers, meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions to water sports, diving, game fishing or just plain relaxing, Labuan has it all. A leading international tax-free haven, Labuan also offers visitors an unspoiled tropical island paradise, with coral reefs, stunning scenery, peace and isolation. The prospects of good shopping, delicious food, interesting tours, watersports and exciting night-life make Labuan an exciting destination.

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Getting There & About

International gateways to the island are via Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu,. Malaysia Airlines and Air Asia operates daily flights from Kuala Lumpur, Kota Kinabalu, Miri and Kuching to Labuan.You can also fly directly to and from Bandar Seri Begawan in Brunei. High-speed, air-conditioned ferries are available from the Sabah mainland, Sarawak and Brunei. There are also vehicle ferries, which opera...

Heritage Discovery

Labuan Square (Dataran Merdeka) Four flame-of-the-forest trees, planted in 1953 to mark the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, shades the square where the historical events of Labuan are recorded on four commemorative headstones. Its central focus is a raised open-air stage with tall flag poles flying the flags of Malaysia. The square is a popular venue for some of Labuan's main events. ...
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Arts & Cultural Exploration

An'nur Jamek Mosque Labuan’s main mosque and source of pride for Labuan Muslims has a futuristic design. It is symbolic of the progressive spirit of the people of Labuan. Chinese Temple There are several Chinese ‘Tao’ temples on the island built mainly by the Hokkien community. The temples are a hive of activity every March, during which time devotees in colourful costumes cond...
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Eco-Adventures and Great City Destinations

National Parks & Reserves Labuan Bird Park Three large dome-shaped cages surrounded by beautiful landscaping are home to many species of Borneo birds. Located near Tanjung Kubong, the bird park houses over 580 species from diverse habitats around the region such as the hornbill, kingfishers, shamas, mynas, herons, ostriches and peacocks....
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Coasts & Beaches

Beach Fun Pohon Batu Beach is ideal for swimming and water sports. It is a beautiful beach lined with casuarinas and palm trees. Layang-Layangan beach is another popular weekend retreat. In addition to sandy beaches there are many food stalls with live musical performances every weekend. Labuan Marine Park Labuan Marine Park, located 2 kilometers off the southern part of Labuan main...
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Other Attractions

Sports & Leisure If you are a water sports fan, you will definitely love Labuan. You can go sports fishing, eco-diving, snorkelling, wreck diving, dinghy sailing, jet skiing and kayaking. Labuan also hosts the International Sea Challenge in May every year, which comprises of three events - the Underwater Treasure Hunt, Jet Sport Challenge and Big Game Fishing Tournament. Labuan Inter...
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Tourist Information Centre

Labuan Tourist Information Centre Lot 4260, Jalan Dewan / Berjaya, 87008 Federal Territory of Labuan Malaysia Tel: (6087) 423445   Fax: (6087) 423446