"The fruits of victory are tumbling into our mouths too quickly."
- Emperor Hirohito (1901 - 1989); speaks on his birthday on 29th April 1942 regarding Japan progress in World War II.
- Emperor Hirohito (1901 - 1989); speaks on his birthday on 29th April 1942 regarding Japan progress in World War II.
Water-VillageLabuan Island, SABAH
May 2007, and yet another visit by family to Sabah. But this time a bit different as one of my aunt actually moved to Labuan island earlier. AlhamduliLlah, at least I've some relatives here cross the South China Sea in case of anything happen. The family decided to stop-by Labuan for several days before going to Kota Kinabalu.
From left : Labuan International Ferry Terminal - you can get to Brunei, Sabah and Sarawak from this terminal; walking by the beach during sunset.
From left : one of the water-village - looks nicer compare to Kota Kinabalu's; hmm can I say that my sister's photo look photogenic?
Labuan island is part of Malaysian Federal territory, which consisted with the other 2 territory - Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya. Its located about 8 km off the coast of Borneo island, made into Federal territory in 1984. Its the only offshore financial centre offering international financial and business services via Labuan International Business and Financial Centre (IBFC). Its one of the 3 islands so far that made as a free-trade zone. Meaning cheaper car, cigarettes and alcohol!
From left : Japan Surrender Point - a memorial for those who had fall in protecting the island; Labuan Bird Park - a huge bird cage that you can actually walk into and have a direct-contact with the birds.
From left : the Chimney - still considered as mysterious in origin as nobody knows the purpose of this structure; with aunt on the ferry from Labuan to Menumbok.
A lot of interesting places in Labuan; and the best part most of the attractions are free! But the most adventurous activities will be scuba-diving as Labuan's marine area offer vast collection of sink-ships from the World War II periods. Since I didn't have scuba license, I couldn't experienced it - sigh!
Most will agree that this is a nice picture. Syok sendiri!
While enjoying sea breeze on the ferry from Labuan to Menumbok. Background is the Federal Territory flag.
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