8. Labuan Bird Park

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           For this last post, I want to introduce you with the most nature place in Labuan, The Labuan Bird Park. This place are so beautiful yet a little bit far from the city. This park located at Bukit Kubong. If you not sure about my information you can also go to google map to find the exact location of it. Trust me is you new to this island, this park a little tricky to be find so I suggest you to take taxi or grab instead of go there by yourself. For your additional information this park have it entrance fee. The way I see, this fee actually reasonable because for adult only RM 3 and children only RM 1, there also have some great offers for students and senior citizen. However, if you are from outside of Malaysia the fee become RM 5 but no worries because the money exchange from other country to Malaysia is quite nice, $1 there almost equals to RM 5.
         Lets we get back to business, "why should I visit this place?". good question. For people that are not from Malaysia, they are not really expose to nature so much as we do. With only the great building view in their country this place might give you the feels of nature again. From the most easiest species to find to the hardest this place has what it calls as life. This place has more than 25 exotic species and some here are rarely be found nowadays. What I can say here, this park are worth your money.
       Other than bird watching this park also organize some fun activities especially during celebration. So if you come here in the right time you might get an amazing offers or gift.

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7. Labuan Peace Park

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      As the people who lives here, this place never stop be in people' mouths. Peace Park, one of the most historical place other than the Labuan Cemetery. Peace Park or locally known as Taman Damai was built to commemorate the fallen soldiers whom fought in Borneo Island and its surrounding waters during the World War  This park also mark as a symbol or prayer to world peace with hopes of building a better relationship and prosperity between two countries, that are Malaysia and Japan.  

        The park construction was completed with the collaboration from Malaysian Government, Sabah State, Labuan Corporation and Japan Government. The park construction was finalized with contributions from Japan Shipbuilding Industry Foundation and from the support of the fallen’s families,  comrades and industrial firms. For a little historical lesson, 10 June 1945 an Australian assault force commenced landing at Labuan Island’s Victoria Harbor. Supported by the naval gunfire, mortars and artillery the Australians met no resistance as they came ashore on a strip of sand code-named ‘Brown Beach’. The Battalion suffered just a handful of casualties in occupying the airfield and a company of the 2/28th battalion were similarly successful in taking the town of Labuan. But elsewhere Australian units found themselves engaged in heavy fighting.

    Australian tanks and infantry engaged well dug-in Japanese troops who, by 12 June, were retreating into a natural stronghold which became known as ‘the Pocket’. Within two days of the Australian landings this remained the only area of Japanese resistance on Labuan. It became the target of a fierce bombardment from land, sea and air while infantry, supported by tanks, engaged the Japanese on the ground. On 10 September 1945 the Australian Major General George Wooten accepted the unconditional surrender of Lieutenant General Masao Baba, the Supreme Japanese Commander in Borneo and Commander of the 37th Japanese Army of the Southern Area, during a surrender ceremony, held at the headquarters on the 9th Australian Division of Labuan island. Peace Park is not really so quite place because not far from it there are some restaurant nearby follow with recreation park for kids. This place not only a place to remember but also to socialize with people. This place also known by its good meals, satay. So, if you come here, I suggest you  taste it. If want to know more about this place, feel free to ask me in the comment section below.

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6. Labuan Marine Museum

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       Today I am presenting you the one and only marine base in Labuan, the Labuan Marine Museum. This place must be on your top 10 list if you want to visit here because other than the gift of magnificent view, Labuan also known with the marine life. This photo was taken when they open this facility however I am not saying that today this place looks old, no do not think that. Its just now this place look so colorful with the mural and all the modern stuff in it. I took this photo from the internet just to show you how big this place and plain before.

         The Labuan Marine Museum was officially launched on January 26, 2003 by the Minister of Culture, Arts, and Tourism Malaysia, YB. Dato’ Paduka Abdul Kadir B. Sheikh Fadzil. The Labuan Marine Museum specialized in marine life exhibition and it is the first museum of this concept in Malaysia. This museum was planned to be established in early 1990s, but it’s becoming reality in 2000s after the Labuan Corporation offered a space in Labuan International Sea Sports Complex. The construction works of this museum started in August 2001 and completed in July 2002. 

            The Labuan Marine Museum consists of two levels of galleries. The interior design of the gallery is inspired from the naval ship structure. The lower level is divided into 4 sections which begin from the marine life exhibition showing various species of local fish in Labuan, information section showing facts of the 4 famous shipwrecks in Labuan water, coral and fish section and mangrove section showcased that features habitats found in mangrove in the form of a diorama. 

          This gallery also houses 14 aquariums of varying sizes and a touch pool that offers visitors with a unique opportunity to touch and experience a varieties creature such as sand shark, black tip shark, king crab, starfish, snails, and stingrays. The upper level displays information on coral reef biodiversity, invertebrate marine animals, stingrays, sharks, sea reptiles, crustaceans, sea mammals, sailfish, diving gears, traditional and modern fishing tools, as well as fishing devices for dangerous creatures. Also 3 aquariums for coral reefs and one for the popular Spotted Murray Eels.

              This museum features 572 collections consisting of marine specimens and contemporary items such as fishing tools, diving gear, and oceanography technologies. The main attraction of the gallery is the 100 years old, 42-foot skeleton of an Indian Fin whale. It was once exhibited in Raffles Museum, Singapore and the National Museum of Malaysia before transporting to the Labuan Marine Museum. Other collections include a replica of Dugong and 2 Spotted Murray Eels, which have been exhibited since 2003. For your additional information this museum is free to enter, so no worries free information will be given. So, do not forget to come at 8:30 a.m till 5 p.m.

          This place actually a really busy place as this place always been chose to set up a carnival or any big events, if you come here with bus there will be no problem. However, if you come by car this place have a parking lot and if you hungry it only take a few step to reach the food court or local say 'medan'. Come to this place will ease your day as this place will connect you to many different tourism place. So what are you waiting for, pack up your thing, book the flight or ferry ticket and bring your friends and family here.

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5. Ujana Kewangan

As I promise this is the second place for this day so enjoy my writing okay.
     

     This is the biggest mall yet in Labuan. Even if compare this mall to the newest building named The Paragon, Ujana Kewangan still the most popular mall here. Ujana Kewangan or known as the Financial Park Complex was officially opened on 29 August 1996 by the Malaysian Prime Minister. It is located on 11 acres of prime land in the Labuan town center. It is just a walking distance from the seafront and only a few minutes drive away from the airport.

              The complex is self-contained with areas for working, living, shopping, leisure and convention. It has a two-floor podium and three office towers. The podium houses 130 commercial and retail outlets, including a supermarket (Giant) and department store (Parkson Ria), boutiques and food courts. Two of the office towers are 16 stores high while the main one is 18 stores. The Main Office Tower is occupied mainly by companies involved in the offshore businesses, like banks, insurance and insurance-related companies, trust, accounting and legal firms and also support services companies. There are two condominium blocks in the complex. They are the Alpha and Beta Park Tower. Residential facilities available include swimming pool, gymnasium, sauna, putting green and 24-hour security.

            From the image on the right, this is what its look like on the in side. This mall is where the foot traffic are because from local store until world wide brand is in here. However, this place not only called as a mall but also a place that usually held small program at the middle of the mall. If not my mistake the image on the left actually a tournament of PES19 in 14 April 2019. I know about this tournament because as you can see there are only one girl that took part in that game, and that girl is me. However I did not win, maybe next time I will. In this mall, there are more than 500 store in here. So when you arrive in Labuan do not forget to come by here because what ever you are trying to fine, I can assure you that this place has everything you need.

Im so sorry if this information is not compact for you but if you want to know more about Ujana Kewangan feel free to ask me in the comment section bellow

4. Botanical Garden

Hi everyone. I am so sorry not constantly post lately, so for redeem my mistake I want to post 2 places today. 

         Today I am going to introduce you with the most loveliest place in Labuan, the Botanical Garden. This place either be a jog track or sight seeing place because here you will be shows a different part of Labuan that include the beauty of the garden obviously. Have no worries everyone, this beautiful garden are free to enter.

taken from google

                  This beautiful park was once the estate of a stately government mansion, affectionately called “bumbung 12” (twelve roofs) by the locals. It was built in 1852 as the official residence for Labuan’s first governor, Sir James Brooke, and the island’s succeeding Residents. It served as the guesthouse for many dignitaries visiting the island. The Prince of Wales, also stayed here when he visited Labuan in 1922. A corner of this park was also used by one of the Residents to raise dairy cows and produce butter at that time. A century later on 10 June 1945, the old manor together with a large section of this park was destroyed under heavy artillery bombardment by the Allied forces to liberate Labuan from Japanese occupation.This historical park was rehabilitated and developed into a recreation park by Labuan Corporation in 2001.

         In here, there are more that 6 types of plants been planted here. As you enter the sign you can choose any path you want as you will see a different types of flora in each section. Here will be 9 different path, either you choose hibiscus, palm, orchids, lilies, bougainvillea, or etc the results will satisfy you. Therefor, take your time while enjoying the beautiful sight surround you. If you ask me when is the right time to be there I suggest you before 10 a.m because the more early you arrive the more fresh the air will be. If you not really into nature, trust me this place will change your mind and if you a photographer there are some part of here that can worth your time to get a perfect shot.

               Hard landscaping has added a skate ramp, reflexology path, gazebos, boardwalks, bridges, water features, a children's playground and a reading corner. An attractive feature is a tree house perched on the branches of a mature tree overlooking the lake. There are two lakes, one of which has a boat house. As you can see in image beside there is a bridge that across the lake that will lead you to a statue. Labuan Botanical Garden is one of the most attraction in Labuan Island. It is located near to the town of Labuan so if you want to drive this place is right in front of Sm St. Anthony.

Again I am so sorry not posting regularly, this image of Botanical Garden also not mine because I do not have chance to take picture inside. As the above image was my last drop of batteries left.

3. Dataran Labuan

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              This is Dataran (plains) Labuan. One of the most popular place if you come here because is in here most of the festivals or sports being recommend. With it stood in the middle of Labuan City and have the area of the football's court with the sits that can load up to 800 people not include the site road, no wonder this place become a main place here for big events. If not my mistake, before we enter 2012, the Labuan Corporation held on big events for the New Year's Celebration that required a big amounts of fireworks and lights. I could not lie that in that time Dataran Labuan is one of the most beautiful place in Labuan. However, for the newcomers you should have no worries because every years Labuan Corporation will make the big celebration like that here.

                As for this statue, its the symbol of love from the people to this beautiful island and mostly anyone including the people
here will not miss a chance to take their photo here because this one of the landmarks that shows the nationalism in it. Even this statue still fresh but I can say that being at here, this statue that will catch eyes of tourist.
                 You guys also can find this chimney's landmark not far away from the love above. Here stood four chimney that hold the sign of Dataran Labuan in the middle. This chimneys actually base on the monuments that have been left here after the war. I will let you guys know more about chimneys in other update.

           There is more, only 2 minutes walk you will find Labuan Walk besides The Department of Labuan's Corporation. From that plains to there only be 190 m so there will be no problem for you guys. You know, Labuan Walk actually pretty nice place if you want to hangout with your friends or family. Every weekend Labuan Walk also have Farmers market which make it more popular because all the fruits that are on sale is fresh from the garden. Other that, Labuan Walk also

famous with the bundle of shirts that still new. A little tip if you want to shopping in bundle, you must have the bargaining skills. Trust me, with this skill even the highest price will be reasonable.
           From here you also can easily go to Labuan Museum, Police Station Labuan,  Malaysia POS Office and even to Ujana Kewangan. If you tired to walk you can easily download Grab Apps or Maxeem Apps for the reasonable price of taxi here.

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2. Labuan War Cemetery

Labuan War Cemetery- Wikipedia

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           Not so far from the previous place, stood this very old place called Labuan War Cemetery. I know for some people that want a beautiful places to go for their vacation this is not a place they will pick. However before you jump to a decision let me convince you why this place is so cool to visit. 

              Labuan War Cemetery is a place that holds a history besides the body of army when Japanese invasion first came to Borneo in 1942-1945. This very place also includes those people who have perish in Sandakan Death Marches and the prisoner war. Here also sigh the Victoria Cross's hero which is Jack Mackey and Tom Derrick so the total burials are more than 3,000 but only 1,752 grave that have been recognized, this make the other 2,000 left unknown.

     
    Now you know some of the important history that this place had. However that is not so interesting, isn't? because only a few people will come here just for historical purpose. What makes this place more popular is not because the history but the beautiful and peaceful vibe that you can not have anywhere. Who knows, maybe you might found your great great grandfather lies here in one of the peaceful place here. As for me, a person that only come to remember all the heroes, I am so happy they did what they do and let us go from the claws of war.

Well that is all I can tell  if you want to know more about this place you can click here: https://en.m.wikipedia.org › wiki Labuan War Cemetery - Wikipedia

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1. Tanjung Purun

                    Tanjung Purun is a place that located not far from the main area here. Tanjung Purun has been built beside of the beach and this not only make this place feel so piece and a place to capture your beautiful moment but also a place to socialize with everyone. This very beautiful place will never be exist without cooperation with Malaysia Landscape Department, Ministry of City, Housing and Local Government Welfare and Department of Corporation Labuan.                                                  

                    Tanjung Purun is one of the area here in Labuan that have this public park in city. All the equipment here also fully maintenance each month so what I can say here that there will be no worries if you come here with your family as the place are so clean. Believe me you will feel so comfortable with the fresh air blowing through your hair.

                  I actually really love to take picture however I'm not a professional photographer and this photo also taken using a phone only so that is why it was not showing the full landscape of the park.But as you can see, there are many type of variety that have been put in this park to suits our desire of exercise even to capture a perfect scenery. this public park are equipped with gazebo, a multipurpose cottage. Who knows maybe after 20 minutes you spend for walk you want to take a brake or maybe you want to take your family for picnic this gazebo is the nice spot even to enjoy the beautiful sunset too.

 

                     As all the park from all over the world there must have a toilet. Well i want to know what your presumption about public toilet, do share it in the comment section. Even it was the public toilet but it is not the same as every public toilet. Hold my words, public toilet here are clean, have no worries if that butt of your want to puke.

             Among all the great location in Labuan without this landmark I think Labuan are not more than just a place. This Landmark that said "Ya Allah, Rahmatilah Labuan" really make us as the people that live here are so proud. I can tell that every tourist that come here will not miss the very chance to take picture and keep this beautiful moment in their life forever.

That is all for now. If you want to know more about all the places in Labuan don't ever miss my daily update. If there is more you want to know or ask about Labuan feel free to ask in the comment section below.

What is Labuan?

              

               Labuan is an island that can not be described by one word. Labuan can be many things as the island are free from all taxes that have upon all others countries in Malaysia. This island are the place for finding work, start a new life, and shopping some duty free stuff (chocolates, liquids, etc). Yes, chocolates! Labuan also known as 'Chocolate's Paradise' as the price is far more cheaper among all the countries in Malaysia. 

                However, this beautiful island is not so popular as Kuala Lumpur or Putrajaya only because Labuan stood beside Sabah, the very rich country that produce half of Malaysian profits. This makes everyone, yes, everyone even Malaysian people wondering about Labuan's location or even the existent itself and sometimes all the citizen will burst with laugh after they know that majority of people will say Labuan are Sabah.

If you were interested in knowing more Labuan itself clicks here: https://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Labuan

For now, I will keep posting one beautiful place in Labuan per day.. So, stay tune!