If you are exploring Malaysia and have not visited the island of Labuan, then it should be next on your list. The island has a population of about 100,000 people and belongs to one of the seven islands in Malaysia.
Off-shore Financial center
Labuan is mostly known for its off-shore financial center. They are an Islamic financial hub that offer financial and business services since the year 1990. It is a tax-free island and was declared an international off-shore financial center since then.
Tourist attractions
The main tourist attractions are the Cemeteries of the fallen soldiers, Peace Park and the World War II memorial. They also have a Bird Park and water village that are worth visiting. The town can be explored by foot or even by taxi. The most popular activities on the island would be snorkeling, fishing and getting your tan on at one of the Labuan beaches.
Accommodation at Labuan
There are only a handful of hotels on the island, so if you are looking for a good hotel in Labuan Malaysia, close to the financial center, then you should consider Dorsett Grand Labuan as it is right in the center of all the attractions and tourist destinations on the island.
How to get here
You can reach the island by air or by boat. There is a daily ferry coming in from the mainland – Kampung Menumbok, however most tourists arrive to the island by flights via the Labuan airport. There are many flights coming in from Kuala Lampur and it takes about 2 hours to reach the island.
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