LABUAN

There are several attractions and places of interest on Labuan. The military cemetery contains various war graves and memorials to the fallen of World War II. This includes British, Australian, Indian, Sarawaki, Bruneian, North Borneo and Empire troops. There is also a memorial celebrating the surrender of the Japanese to the Australian Forces in 1945. There are also remnants of Labuan's history as a Royal Navy Coaling station, including 'the chimney', a well known local landmark.

World war II Memorial

This is the Malaysia's largest war grave. Some 3,908 soldiers mostly Australians, Brithsh and Indian are buried here. A memorial service is held on Remeberance Day every year on a sunday closest to 11th of November. Many war veterans, families of war victims from Australia and other Commonwealth countries attend this service each year.

Peace park
Situated at Layang-layangan. This beautifully landscaped park was built as a memorial and renunciation of the horrors of war. A huge man-made mound is the focal point and there is a plaque signifying the renunciation of war.


Bird Park in Labuan
Located near the Tanjung Kubong Tunnel. This Bird Park exhibits a large variety of tropical birds from around the region such as hornbills, kingfishers, sharmas, mynas, herons and maybe even ostriches and peacocks.

Japanese Surrender Point

Also at Layang-layangan. This is where the 37th Japanese Southern Army surrendered to the 9th Division Australian Imperial Forces on 9th September 1945 which led to the end of WWII in Borneo. It is also in this area that Southeast Asia's first war crime trials were conducted.

Labuan International Sea Sports Complex

 Labuan International Sports Complex is a world class water sports center. It covers an area of 5.91 acres. Its facilities include a sea sports center, souvenir shops, eateries and viewing tower. The Labuan marine museum is also located inside this sea sports complex. The museum showcases a large variesty of marine fishes.