Courtesy of Labuan Tourism Action Council

The events for the year 2009 held on the Pearl of Borneo, Labuan - where business and leisure meet, so much exciting and fascinating events held for the year 2009. 'Read more' for the details.

Labuan Calendar of Events 2009 - Labuan Silver Jubilee

The events for the year 2009 held on the Pearl of Borneo, Labuan :

 1 January 2009 - 31 December 2009 : Labuan Silver Jubilee Celebration Sambutan Jubli Perak Wilayah Persekutuan Labuan

Venue : Throughout Labuan Island

Labuan Federal Territory marks its 25th Silver Jubilee on 16 April 2009. A host of exciting events, entertainments and cultural performances will be held throughout the year to celebrate this important milestone. Pada 16 April 2009, WP Labuan akan menyambut ulangtahun yang ke-25. Pelbagai acara dan aktiviti yang menarik akan diadakan sepanjang tahun 2009 bagi memeriahkan Sambutan Jubli Perak Labuan sebagai Wilayah Persekutuan.

1 February 2009 : Federal Territory Day Celebration    Sambutan Hari Wilayah Persekutuan

Venue : Labuan Square / Labuan International Sea Sports Complex

Labuan together with Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya celebrating the Federal Territory Day on 1 February each year. Various cultural performances and sports carnival will be held at the Labuan Square and Labuan Sea Sports Complex.    Hari Wilayah Persekutuan disambut bersama-sama Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur dan Putrajaya pada 1 Februari setiap tahun. Pelbagai acara kebudayaan, sukaneka dan aktiviti sukan diadakan di Dataran Labuan dan Kompleks Sukan Laut Antarabangsa Labuan.

15 April 2009 : Eve of Labuan Silver Jubilee   Malam Ambang Jubli Perak Labuan 25 Tahun

Venue : Labuan Square

Everyone gathers at the Labuan Square to celebrate the 25th years of Labuan as Federal Territory. They are so many things to do and to see during the celebration. Enjoy an evening of entartaining stage shows, cultural performances, floats parade and captivating fireworks.   Penduduk Labuan berkumpul beramai-ramai di Dataran Labuan menantikan detik 12.00 malam sambutan ambang Jubli Perak Labuan 25 tahun sambil menyaksikan pelbagai acara berwarna warni seperti perarakan kereta berhias, persembahan kebudayaan dan pertunjukan bunga api.

16 April 2009 : Labuan Public Feast   Jamuan Rakyat Sempena Sambutan Labuan 25 Tahun

Venue : Labuan Square

Everyone is welcome! Variety of local dishes will be served to the public and for visitors during this occasion.    Pelbagai juadah tradisi tempatan akan dihidangkan kepada rakyat Labuan dan pengunjung-pengunjung yang datang ke Labuan di Majlis Jamuan Rakyat bersama Pemimpin.

28 April 2009 - 3 May 2009 : IGFA Labuan International Game Fishing Tournament      Pertandingan Memancing Laut Dalam Antarabangsa Labuan

Venue : Layang-Layang Island

The prestigious and challenging event in the Asian region with six days five nights fishing expedition in waters around Layang - Layang Island, offers an attractive cash prizes and a chance to compete in other IGFA world class deep sea fishing circuit.    Pertandingan Memancing Antarabangsa kategori Laut Dalam yang berprestij dan mencabar di rantau Asia. Ekspedisi memancing laut dalam selama 6 hari 5 malam ini menawarkan hadiah wang tunai dan peluang untuk menyertai pertandingan memancing IGFA peringkat dunia.

1 May 2009 : Labuan International Sea Challenge 2009 (LISC'09) - Labuan Cross Channel Swimming Challenge    Cabaran Berenang Merentasi Selat

Venue : Labuan - Papan Island - Labuan

Local and international swimmers compete in 5.4 km of open sea free style swimming from Labuan to Papan Island and back. Winners will stand a chance to win attractive cash prizes, trophies and certificates.   Cabaran berenang gaya bebas di laut merentasi selat sejauh 5.4 km menuju ke Pulau Papan dan balik ke Pulau Labuan memberi peluang kepada perenang tempatan dan antarabangsa memenangi hadiah wang tunai yang lumayan beserta trofi dan sijil.

1 May 2009 - 3 May 2009 : Labuan International Sea Challenge 2009 - Photography Contest     Pertandingan Fotografi LISC'09

Venue : Labuan International Sea Sports Complex

A photography contest is held during LISC'09 as part of Labuan Silver Jubilee Celebration. The public are invited to participate in this contest. Capture the special moments of LISC'09 and stand a chance to win big cash prizes.    Sempena perayaan ulangtahun Labuan yang ke 25, satu pertandingan fotografi akan diadakan semasa acara LISC'09 berlangsung. Orang awam yang berminat dijemput untuk menyertai pertandingan ini yang menawarkan hadiah wang tunai yang lumayan.

1 May 2009 - 3 May 2009 : Labuan International Sea Challenge 2009 - Beach Carnival and Stage Shows    Acara Sukaneka Pantai dan Acara Pentas

Venue : Labuan International Sea Sports Complex

The Labuan International Sea Challenge is not all about big event, there are plenty of other fun filled events such as beach rugby tournament, underwater treasure hunt, sandcastle building contest, the slippery pole climbing, pillow fighting, shore fishing, hermit crab racing and for the kids, there will be the colouring contest, singing contest, storytelling contest and all are with cash prizes to be won.    Pelbagai acara sukaneka pantai dan acara-acara sokongan lain yang menarik akan diadakan sebagai pengisian acara LISC'09 - acara pentas, acara anjuran PUSPANITA, rugbi pantai, memancing pesisir pantai, tangkap itik, pukul bantal, memanjat tiang licin, membina istana pasir dsb.

1 May 2009 - 3 May 2009 : Labuan Silver Jubilee Exhibition (1984 - 2009)    Pameran Jubli Perak Labuan Sebagai Wilayah Persekutuan (1984-2009)

Venue : Labuan International Sea Sports Complex

This is a unique exhibition that gives you a fascinating view of Labuan's accomplishments spanning 25 years of dynamic growth as a Federal Territory of Malaysia.    Pameran Jubli Perak Labuan memaparkan sejarah kejayaan dan pembangunan di Labuan sepanjang 25 tahun semenjak Labuan diisytiharkan sebagai Wilayah Persekutuan pada tahun 1984.

2 May 2009 : Labuan International Sea Challenge 2009 - Labuan Round Island Kayak Challenge     Cabaran Kayak Mengelilingi Pulau Labuan

Venue : Around Labuan Island

This 50 km kayak race along the perimeter shoreline of Labuan Island is one of the toughest challenges in the region. It tests the skills and stamina of the contestants. It consists of the individual, double and mix categories. Cash prizes together with trophies and certificates are for grabs.     Perlumbaan kayak antarabangsa mengelilingi Pulau Labuan sejauh 50 km ini bukan sahaja menguji kemahiran malah mencabar stamina para peserta. Pertandingan terdiri daripada ketegori individu, berpasangan dan campuran. Peluang memenagi hadiah wang tunai, trofi dan sijil

3 May 2009 : Labuan International Sea Challenge 2009 - Kayak Sprint    Lumba Kayak

Venue : Labuan International Sea Sports Complex

Crank up the stroke rate and keep it there! This is a race that challenges the skills and endurance level of every fit paddler. Winners will receive cash prizes and certificates.    Cabaran kayak sprint antarabangsa di Laut China Selatan ini mencabar kekuatan fizikal dan kemahiran berkayak para peserta. Pemenang akan menerima hadiah wang tunai dan sijil.

15 August 2009 - 16 September 2009 : The 52nd National Day Celebration    Sambutan Kemerdekaan Negara Ke-52

Venue : Throughout Labuan Island

A month-long celebration of Malaysia 52nd year of nationhood. Many events are organized to promote unity among Malaysians. Visitors must not miss the followings : National Day Celebration, National Day Parade, "Merdeka" Expedition and etc.    Pelbagai acara diatur sempena Sambutan Kemerdekaan Negara Ke-52. Program yang diatur bertujuan memupuk semangat perpaduan dan jati diri warga Malaysia. Pelancong juga berpeluang menyaksikan dan menyertai pelbagai acara menarik seperti - sambutan ambang merdeka, kembara merdeka, sukaneka merdeka, pertandingan nyanyian lagu-lagu patriotik.

21 August 2009 - 19 September 2009 : Ramadhan Bazaar    Bazar Ramadhan

Venue : Jalan Dewan, Jalan Batu Arang and Jalan Bunga Mawar

A perfect time for visitors to savour the real tastes of Labuan. The bazaar offers a wide selection of scrumptious delights for breaking of fast during the holy month of Ramadhan.     Bazar sepanjang satu bulan ini menawarkan pelbagai juadah berbuka puasa dan keperluan menjelang Hari Raya. Para pelancong juga berpeluang menikmati pelbagai juadah masakan tempatan dan kuih muih aneka rasa.

8 November 2009 : Remembrance Day Ceremony    Hari Memperingati Tamat Perang Dunia Kedua

Venue : Labuan World War 2 Memorial

Friends and relatives of World War 2 victims from the Commonwealth Countries pay tributes to 3,908 fallen heroes who sacrificed their lives for the liberation of Borneo. Come and observe this elaborate ceremony which conducted in full military tradition in the serenity of one of the largest war memorials in Malaysia.      Upacara yang penuh istiadat ini dihadiri oleh pelbagai bangsa dari Negara Negara Komanwel yang terdiri daripada ahli keluarga mangsa perang dan sahabat handai bagi menghadiahkan kalungan bunga dan doa mengikut kepercayaan masing-masing sebagai mengingati wira-wira yang tumpas semasa Perang Dunia Kedua di Borneo. Wakil kedutaan dan Persuruhjaya Tinggi di Malaysia beserta anggota tentera masing-masing akan datang ke Labuan dan turut memberikan penghormatan.

For more information of above events, please feel free to contact the organiser :

Labuan Corporation

Tel : +60-87-408 740 or +60-87-408 741     Fax :+60-87-426 582

Labuan Tourism Action Council

Tel : +60-87-422 622     Fax : +60-87-419 622

E-Mail :

WWW : www.labuantourism.com.my