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Friday, October 1, 2010
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Tuesday, September 28, 2010
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FAQ
Question 1:
I am from West Malaysia, should I prepare passport to enter Labuan?
NO. Since Labuan is considered a state of Malaysia, passport is not required.
Question 2:
Is Labuan island experienced any natural disaster before?
NO. Due to its strategic geographical location, Labuan is free from any natural disaster such as tsunami or flood. So it is safety for you to travel here.
Question 3:
Can I join or involve in any local traditional activities in Labuan?
Sure, because there is a feature of friendliness culture among local people in Labuan. Hence, they will always welcome the outsiders to join any traditional activities and enjoy with them.
Contact Us
Email: letsravellabuan@gmail.com
Tel: +087-8888888 / 89
Official Address:
A1/T3/U4/P2 Kolej Kediaman Alpha,
87000 W.P.Labuan, Malaysia.
Tel: +087-8888888 / 89
Official Address:
A1/T3/U4/P2 Kolej Kediaman Alpha,
87000 W.P.Labuan, Malaysia.
Culture & Food
Culture/ races:
Brunei Malay
The Brunei Malays found along the west coast of Sabah as far as Papar and in Limbang in Sarawak and the 5th District area of Brunei. They originated from the Brunei Sultanate, and mostly stay at water villages of Patau-patau and Kampung Bebuloh.
The Kedayan is not coastal people and they tend to settle more inland in Labuan. They decorate house or village follow a cluster pattern, built quite closely together with gardens radiating outwards. They don't follow Islamic inheritance laws. They speak a Malayic language which is similar to Malay, but have their own culture.
Local delicacy/ Foods:
Anjung Ketam at Tanjung Aru, Labuan
Tanjung Aru popular crab dishes. The crabs are straight from the sea to the kitchen and onto customer’s plates. There is famous in crab curry, crab in butter milk, black pepper and so on. There also has other seafood such as sotongs, prawns, and fish. The humble restaurant clings onto the edge on the Eastern shores of Labuan.
Manja Rasa
It is floating restaurant located near Labuan Sea Sport Complex. For lunch, there got buffet which is RM 9 per head, while the dinner have steamboat delicacies, RM20 to whatever you want to seafood eat. The ingredients as buffet are chicken wings, hotdogs, sotongs, vegetables, and others. There also got some cooked foods that can eat and no need cook before eat.
Mawilla Seafood Restaurant
It is the best restaurant in Labuan which has seafood delicacies like fresh fish, prawn and so on. The most popular dishes is butter milk prawn and nestum prawn.
Soto
Soto uses ground nut and rice water, which can mix with noodles. You can choose to put beef or chicken.
Ambuyat
Ambuyat made from sago and is eaten by dipping a serving in a hot and thick sauce called cacah .it can rolling the sago around two bamboo sticks then dipped into the thick sauce. It is origin from Brunei. You can get this traditional food at Sungai Labu village. It’s unique to Brunei as well as to Bruneians. It’s suitable as a snack, breakfast, tea-time or supper.
Lamban
Lamban is like little fingers of goodies. It made from the pulut rice, the tastes like the Malay’s ketupat or Chinese’s rice dumplings.
Punjung
Punjung is made from rice flour, they are little cone-sized desserts with green jelly which like the multilayer pudding– kow chang kou.
Kelupis
Kelupis id the traditional food where can find when got weeding.
Kuih penjaram
Pinjaram, penyaram or kuih UFO as some would call it, is a type of local cake that is popularized by the Bajau people. This Mexican hat-shaped cake has a nice, chewy texture with a tantalizing pandan aroma.
Kek batik biscuit merry
It is making by biscuit merry, butter and milo.
Kuih cincin
One of its ingredients is palm sugar, or what we call 'gula nipah' in Malay. 'Nipah' is a type of palm.
Kuih lidah
Aloe cake is made from wheat flour cakes tongue, milk powder, sugar, butter and cooking oil. It is origin from brunei. You can get in weeding dinner.
Amplang cracker
Amplang cracker is one of the most popular food especially in Tawau, where it is made from Spanish mackerel mixed with tapioca flour.
Monday, September 27, 2010
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Payment 1: After the reservation, customers can do their payment by bank in the amount into our account.
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Offline Payment
Payment 2: After the reservation, customers can contact the following contact due to the payment.
Contact Info. (Service Marketing Department) :
CHONG PEI WEN (+6016 8953916)
Hotel
Grand Dorsett Labuan Hotel
Strategically located in the revitalized business district of Labuan, Grand Dorsett Labuan Hotel is only minutes from Labuan's town centre and airport. The hotel has 178 luxurious guest rooms with a Royal Suite and 10 Premier Suites that can overlook the stunning harbor or views of the city. Guests staying on the Executive Floors or Premier Suites can enjoy exclusive use of the Executive Lounge on level 8 with complimentary coffee/tea from 7.00am to 10.00pm and evening cocktails, canapés, and hors d'oeuvres from 4.00pm to 7.00pm. The suites include additional features such as fax machine and hands free telephone. The Published Room Rates range from RM473.00 to RM3850.00 net per night. Rates are inclusive of 10% service charge and currently there is no government tax in Labuan. Reservation with promotion and different rate are provided. Last minute booking are allowed. The hotel also features three distinct Food & Beverage outlets and 24 hours in room dining service for guests who prefer to dine within the comfort of their own room. The convention and banquet facilities are complemented by a business centre and a boardroom which offers photocopy and facsimile services as well as internet access. A wide range of audio visual equipment is available to give functions, banquets, meetings and conventions a smooth professional edge. Alternatively, for some outdoor fun, guests can enjoy a cool dip in the swimming pool, relax in the whirlpool or the fitness club that offers aerobic classes and personalized fitness program.
Manikar Beach Resort
This is Labuan’s only resort. It is a perfect family getaway with various water sport activities like diving and fishing. The Manikar Beach Resort sits on 15 acres of private beach and beautiful gardens, on the island of Labuan which is just off the South China Sea, near the border between Sabah and Sarawak. Blessed with a breezy tropical climate, it is a fascinating island of great natural beauty and historical significance. Guests are assured of a unique and pleasant stay with superb convention facilities. The resort features 250 luxurious rooms and suites, most of which offer a panoramic view of the magnificent ocean. Room amenities include air-conditioning, ceiling fan, mini fridge, remote controlled colour television, in-ouse video, IDD telephone, bath, shower, hairdryer, coffee and tea-making facilities, radio/music selector.
Lodge /Beta Service Apartment
This place provided excellent style accommodation. All units are furnished and self contained. It located beside Financial Park which was a duty free shopping centre. The Beta Service Apartment offers excellent apertment style accommodation. Each apartment has three well appointed rooms with individual bath and shower. Other facilities include a kitchenette, dining area, a large living room, two separate toilets and a large balcony with a panoramic view of the island. It has many conference, seminar and meeting rooms, which can accommodate 30 to 400 people. A stage on its ground floor provides space for promotional activities and exhibition. Situated at the town centre’s Financial Park Complex, Beta is a place where you feel like you are going home to – from the warm smiles you get at the receptions, to the homey and comfortable interior set up. You can easily swing by the Financial Park Complex downstairs for some needed retail therapy. Close by is the beach, where one can take a casual stroll and watch the sunset. The Publish Rate is RM198.00 - RM588.00.
Homestay in Kampung Bukit Kuda
This homestay supplies the island with its fresh drinking water. Its situated in the middle of Labuan Island which with distance 8KM from Labuan town and 7KM from Labuan Airport. The Standard 2D/1N package which includes Standard Room with breakfast, lunch and dinner is RM65 per person. Kampung Bukit Kuda has excellent infrastructure and public amenities that includes an air-conditioned community hall, a grocery store, a surau (a place of worship for Muslims that is smaller than a mosque), a football field, futsal court, volleyball court, sepak takraw court and badminton court.
Homestay in Kampung Patau-patau
Kampung Patau-patau is a Water Village. The wooden houses are built on stills over water and are connected to each other by numerous wooden walkways. From 12 Jan 2009 to 31 Dec 2009, the rate per person for a 2D/1N stay is RM140 inclusive of breakfast, lunch and dinner, standard room, village tour, games and cultural show (for a minimum of 20 persons)
Tourism Spot
Dataran Labuan
Dataran Labuan, also called Labuan Square, situated at the center ofLabuan town. Its central focus is an open-air stage with tall flags poles flying the flags of Malaysia. At the other end is a replica of the “Chimney” with beautiful landscaped garden and fountains. It is a popular venue for some of Labuan’s big events and performances..
The Chimney
It is Labuan’s most well know landmark. It was built in the 1800’s. The height is 106 feet high with 23,000 pieces of red brick imported from England. The small picture is the inside view of the Chimney. Its actual purpose still a mystery.
Bird Park
Located near the Chimney at the Tanjung Kubong. It has three large dome shaped cages surrounded landscaping. It by well landscaping. It has 580 species of tropical birds such as Hornbills, kingfishers, herons, ostriches, peacocks and others.
Surrender Pointer @ Peace Park (situated at Layang-Layangan)
Surrender Point where the 37th Japanese Southern Army surrendered to the 9th Division Australian Forces which marked the end of the war in Borneo. It is also in this are that Southeast Asia’s first war crime trials were conducted. Peace Park is the landscaped park which was built as a memorial and renunciation of the horrors of war. It is symbolizes the promise of peace and harmony for human.
The World War II Memorial
The largest war grave in Malaysia. Some 3,908 heroes soldiers mostly Australians, British and Indian are buries here. A lot of veteran groups, especially from Austria who included on their battlefield will come to visit The World War II Memorial.
Labuan International Sea Sports Complex
Is a world-class water sports center. It covers an area of 5.91 acres. The facilities include a sea sports center, souvenir shops, eateries and viewing tower. The Labuan Marine museum which has variety of marine fishes also located inside this complex.
Labuan Marine Museum
It’s provided information and knowledge of the island’s rich marine life. Its has two floors of exhibits. Visitors also can touch and feel the displays placed in shallow waters such as starfish, king crabs and sea cucumbers. The 2nd floor exhibition include habitats of coral reefs, habitats of sharks and rays, marine reptiles, commercial fish, marine mammals, marlins, fishing and diving activities, and so on.
Labuan Museum
Labuan Museum is the third museum established by the Department of Museum and Antiquity in the Federal Territory of Labuan and opened in October 2004. It is display the history and culture of Labuan which include pre-historic era of Labuan, Brunei Sultanate, British colonial days, World War II, Independence, declaration of Labuan as federal territory up to the establishment of Labuan Corporation.
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