12 places to discover
The Chimney Museum is a history museum at Tanjung Kubong in northern Labuan, Federal Territory of Labuan, Malaysia. It is built adjacent to the historic 32-metre brick Chimney, a well-preserved industrial structure from Labuan's coal mining era. The museum documents the island's coal mining history under British administration and displays artifacts, photographs and information panels explaining the chimney's function and mining operations.
Labuan Bird Park is a dedicated avian park located on Jalan Tanjung Batu in the Federal Territory of Labuan, Malaysia. Situated near Labuan town, it houses a collection of Bornean and exotic bird species in large walk-in aviaries and landscaped enclosures. The park is notable for its conservation, education and recreation role, offering visitors close viewing of diverse birds within a tropical garden setting managed by the Labuan Corporation.
Labuan Clock Tower is a historic landmark located in the centre of Bandar Labuan in the Federal Territory of Labuan, Malaysia. Originally constructed in 1906 during the British colonial period and later reconstructed in 1982, the white four-sided tower stands at a busy town intersection near Labuan Square and the waterfront. It serves as a prominent town symbol and orientation point, noted for its simple colonial design and central location within the island's administrative and commercial area.
Labuan Financial Park, known locally as Ujana Kewangan, is a modern commercial complex in Victoria, the capital of the Federal Territory of Labuan, Malaysia. Developed in the 1990s as the centre of Labuan's International Offshore Financial Centre, it houses offices, financial institutions, a shopping mall, and open plazas. Located along Jalan Merdeka near the waterfront, it serves as a business, shopping and leisure hub for visitors and residents.
The Labuan Marine Museum is a marine-themed museum located at the Labuan International Sea Sports Complex in Bandar Labuan, Federal Territory of Labuan, Malaysia. Opened in 2003, it showcases the marine biodiversity of Labuan and Borneo waters through aquariums, coral reef dioramas, shell collections and shipwreck artifacts. The two-storey building serves as an educational centre for marine conservation and is notable for its extensive exhibits on local fish species and marine habitats.
Labuan Marine Park is a protected marine area off the coast of the Federal Territory of Labuan, Malaysia, comprising Pulau Kuraman, Pulau Rusukan Besar and Pulau Rusukan Kecil. Gazetted in 1994, it protects coral reefs, seagrass beds and marine life. Known for clear waters, fringing reefs and four nearby shipwrecks, it is a popular destination for snorkeling and diving, accessible by boat from Labuan Island.
Labuan Museum is a history museum located in Victoria, the main town of the Federal Territory of Labuan, Malaysia. Housed in a restored two-storey colonial building on Jalan Dewan, it documents the history of Labuan from the Brunei Sultanate era through British colonial rule, World War II and modern development. The museum is notable for its chronological exhibits, artifacts and photographs illustrating Labuan's role as a coal station and strategic island.
Labuan War Cemetery is a Commonwealth War Graves Commission cemetery at Tanjung Batu on Labuan Island, Federal Territory of Labuan, Malaysia. It contains 3,908 graves of Commonwealth service personnel who died during World War II, primarily during the Borneo campaign and while prisoners of war. Notable for its rows of white headstones, Cross of Sacrifice and Stone of Remembrance, it is the largest war cemetery in Malaysia and a major site of remembrance.
Pantai Batu Manikar is a public beach located on the northern coast of Labuan Island in the Federal Territory of Labuan, Malaysia. Known for its long sandy shoreline interspersed with distinctive rock formations, it is a popular local recreation area. The beach offers open sea views of the South China Sea, sunset vistas, and a relatively quiet environment compared to more developed beaches on the island, serving as a leisure spot for picnics and coastal walks.
Patau-Patau Water Village is a traditional stilt-house settlement located on the southeastern coast of Labuan Island in the Federal Territory of Labuan, Malaysia. Built over shallow coastal waters, it consists of wooden houses connected by walkways and bridges. Inhabited predominantly by the Brunei Malay community, the village preserves traditional fishing lifestyles and vernacular architecture. It is notable as one of Labuan's main cultural attractions, offering insight into water-based living and local heritage close to Labuan town centre.
Peace Park (Taman Damai) is a landscaped memorial park located at Layang-Layangan on Labuan Island, Federal Territory of Labuan, Malaysia. Built by the Japanese government and located near the Surrender Point of World War II, it commemorates those who lost their lives in Borneo during the war. The park features a central memorial mound, stone walls, landscaped gardens and waterfront views, serving as a place of remembrance and peace.
Surrender Point is a small open-air memorial on the coast of Labuan Island in the Federal Territory of Labuan, Malaysia. It marks the site where the Japanese forces in North Borneo surrendered to the Australian 9th Division on 10 September 1945. The site features commemorative plaques and stone markers overlooking the beach, set within a landscaped area near Peace Park, and is visited for its World War II historical significance.