Labuan Island is situated at the north of Brunei Bay and facing the South China Sea. It is an international offshore financial centre, a Free Trade Zone and Malaysia's only deep-water anchorage. Declared a Federal Territory on 16 April 1984, it lies 8km off the coast of Borneo adjacent to the state of Sabah.
Labuan comprises of Labuan Island and the six islets of Rusukan Kecil, Rusukan Besar, Kuraman, Daat, Papan and Burung.
Though Labuan have many places of interests but due to time constraint, sad to say...... I've only managed to visit 2 of the places.
The ChimneySituated on a rise at Tanjung Kubong, this 106-foot high brick stacked Chimney is believed to be linked to the coal mining days of Labuan. Made from more than 23,000 pieces of red bricks imported from Ngland. The bricks layering and works are typical of British style. A thriving settlement was built at the seafront area below the Chimney which was then used as a bell tower to announce the arrival of ships to the residents below.
The structure has become an intriguing mystery that facinates locals and visitors alike.
World War II Memorial This is one of the most visited places in Labuan. The beautifully landscaped memorial garden is the final resting place of 3,908 war heroes who died in battle or captivity in Borneo during the Second World War.
Every year in November a commemoration is held (Remembrance Day) to honour the lives of the valiant men who fought during the war. Many visitors, especially those from Australia, often return to pay their respects to lost friends and relatives.
World War II Memorial
A section of this memorial ground is also dedicated to the Indian soldiers of the Punjab Regiment.
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