Labuan is a tiny island town off Sabah’s coast that was formerly known as Victoria Town.
Once a part of the Sultanate of Brunei, Labuan was ceded to the British in 1846. It remained under the British rule for 115 years except for the three years when it was under the Japanese Occupation. With the increasing change in colonization, Labuan was ceded to the state of Sabah in 1963. Subequently, its administration was handed to the Federal Government of Malaysia in 1984. Because of its proximity to Brunei, Labuan attracts many visitors from there frequently as well as avid scuba divers for its rich marine life.
Places of interests to visit while there such as Museum square, Chimney, Labuan War Cemetery, Surrender point , Peace Park, St Michael All Angels Church. Not forgetting visit to Labuan Bird Park, An Nur Jamek Mosque, Chinmey and the Chinese temple.
Today, it is a hub for duty-free goods and boasts some nice cultural touches and landmarks.
To visit Labuan, one can take a ferry from Jesselton Point ( 3 hours ferry ride), or from Menumbok or by plane, 20 minutes flight.
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