Travel to Labuan

The Blue Water Wreck

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Name : Mabini Padre
Type : Stern Trawler
Dimensions : L80 m, B12 m, DR6 m (approx)
Year Built : Unknown
Built By : Unknown

This wreck lies northeast of Kuraman Island and is 34 km from Labuan. It gets its name from the very clear ‘blue’ waters it lies. Of all the wrecks, this one has the best visibility. The wreck is the ‘MABINI PADRE’, a large Philippines fishing trawler, which caught fire and sank in 1981. It is an interesting site for divers as it is completely intact. It also supports a wealth of marine life like soft corals, grouper and bat fish.

The Cement Wreck

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Name : MV Tung Hwuang
Type : Freighter
Dimensions : L92 m, W15 m, DR7 m
Year Built : Unknown
Built By : Unknown

The “TUNG HWANG” is a freighter that sank while transporting cement to Brunei for the Sultan’s new palace. It hit the Samarang Bank and sank as it tried to reach Labuan for repairs. Fortunately, no lives were lost. The wreck now lies east of Kuraman Island and just 21 km from Labuan. It has settled in an upright position. It is the easiest wreck to navigate, making it ideal for training in wreck diving. Divers can swim around in the cargo hold and docks. There is a great variety of marine life to be found here including barracuda, turtles, lion fish and reef fish. Soft and hard corals grow on the surface of the wreck, which makes this the best Labuan wreck for underwater photography.

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The American Wreck

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Name : USS Salute
Type : US Navy Minesweeper
Dimensions : L184 ft, B33 ft, DR9 ft
Year Built : 1943
Built By : Winslow Marine Railway and Shipbuilding Co. Seattle, Washington DC, USA

This wreck lies south-east of Rusukan Kecil Island, 1.4 km away from the Australian wreck and about 24 km from Labuan. It is the “USS SALUTE”, a US Navy Minesweeper built in Seattle, Washington in 1943. It was first put into service in Hawaii in 1944 escorting convoys between Pearl Harbor and several ports in the Far East. Later it was involved in intense action, providing protection for anti-aircraft vessels and submarine, as well as minesweeping. After several minesweeping operations in the Philippines, the ship began operating in Brunei Bay where it struck a mine in 1945. Nine US sailors lost their lives when she sank.

The Australian Wreck

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Name : SS De KLERK
Type : Cargo/Passenger Steamer
Dimensions : L85 m, B12 m, DR6 m (approx)
Year Built : 1900
Built By : Unknown

This wreck lies south west of Rusukan Besar Island about 23 km from Labuan and is anything but Australian. It is the wreck of a cargo and passenger steamer originally named SS De KLERK, built in Amsterdam in 1990 and plying what was then the Dutch West Indies. During World War II the Dutch scuttled the ship to prevent it from falling into Japanese hands. But the Japanese salvaged the ship and renamed it the ‘Imbari Maru’. In 1949 while on a voyage to Manila it struck a mine off Labuan and sank. 339 passengers lost their lives, mostly workers and prisoners of war. The wreck lies on the sea bed under 21 meters of water. Experienced divers will enjoy exploring the interior of the wreck. Others will appreciate the variety of marine life around it, including soft corals, lion fish and seldom-seen frog fish. It is a good subject for underwater photography.

Profile of Labuan

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Area: 95 sq. km.

Land Use: 56% developed.

Population (2000): The Population of Labuan is 76,067 comprising 40,837 males and 35,230 females.

Religion: Islam is the official religion of Malaysia. Freedom of worship is guaranteed. Places of worship for Muslims, Hindus, Christians and Buddhists are available.

Language: Bahasa Malaysia is the national Language (Mostly in Kedayan-Brunei Slang). However English, a variety of Chinese dialects and Tamil are widely spoken.

Telecommunication: Two ground satellite connection 217 countries, International toll free service to Australia, Japan, Hong Kong, United Kingdom, USA and China. Fibre Optic cable network with 32,000 lines capacity and only 13,474 subscribers.

Education: The Island has 41 Pre-Schools, 46 Kindergartens, 17 Primary Schools, 11 Religious Schools (Primary), 9 Secondary Schools, 1 Technical Training Institute, 1 Matriculation College, 1 University, 1 International School and 1 International College.

Healthcare: 1 Hospital with 109 beds; 11 Rural Clinics, 12 Private Clinics and 4 Dental Clinics.

Hotel Rooms: 1,126 rooms. (Refer to Labuan Accomodation List)

Resource taken from www.labuantourism.com.my

Pulau Labuan Inn

2008-03-04T04:36:00.000-08:00

Address:
Lot 8, Jalan Bunga Dahlia,
P.O. Box 80054,
87010 Wilayah Persekutuan Labuan.

No. of Rooms: 35
Min Rate: RM68
Phone: +60 87 416833
Fax: +60 87 411750

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Oriental Hotel

2008-03-04T04:33:00.000-08:00

Address:
U0123-4
Jalan Bunga Mawar,
P.O. Box 80457,
87014 Wilayah Persekutuan Labuan.

No. of Rooms: 19
Min Rate: RM58 - RM78
Phone: +60 87 419019, 419020
Fax: +60 87 419408

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Mariner Hotel Labuan

2008-03-04T04:26:00.000-08:00

Address:
U0468,
Jalan Tg. Purun,
W.P.Labuan, Malaysia

No. of Rooms: 60
Min Rate: RM82
Phone:+60 87 418822
Fax:+60 87 418811
Email:
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Hotel Seri Mutiara

2008-03-04T04:22:00.000-08:00

Address:
Jalan Dewan,
P.O. Box 80236
87012 Wilayah Persekutuan Labuan.

No. of Rooms: 39
Min Rate: RM60 - RM90
Phone: +60 87 417811
Fax: +60 87 416664

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Victoria Hotel

2008-03-04T04:18:00.000-08:00

Address:
UO360 Jln Tun Mustapha,
Peti Surat 81089
87020 Wilayah Persekutuan Labuan.

No. of Rooms: 46
Min Rate: RM58 - RM88
Phone: 087-412411
Fax: 087-412550

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Sri Villa Hotel

2008-03-04T04:16:00.000-08:00

Address:
No. 15, Tingkat 1,2 & 3,
Jalan O.K.K. Awang Besar,
87008 Wilayah Persekutuan Labuan.

No. of Rooms: 19
Min Rate: RM35
Phone: +60 87 416369
Fax:

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Southern Hotel

2008-03-04T04:14:00.000-08:00

Address:
1st & 2nd Floor,

Lot 6 & 7, Jalan Anggerik,
P.O. Box 208,
87008 Wilayah Persekutuan Labuan.

No. of Rooms: 20
Min Rate: RM40
Phone: +60 87 414211
Fax: +60 87 410788

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South East Asia Hotel

2008-03-04T04:12:00.000-08:00

Address:
Lot 7,
Tang Kah Hua Shophouse,
Peti Surat 80457
87014 Wilayah Persekutuan Labuan.

No. of Rooms: 22
Min Rate: RM58 - RM68
Phone: +60 87 414211
Fax: +60 87 410788

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Pantai View Hotel

2008-03-04T04:09:00.000-08:00

Address:
Lot UD068,
Jln OKK Awang Besar
W.D.T. 60,
87018 Wilayah Persekutuan Labuan.

No. of Rooms: 33
Min Rate: RM38 - RM65
Phone: +60 87 411339
Fax: +60 87 412793

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Melati Inn

2008-03-04T04:06:00.000-08:00

Address:
Lot U0061 Tingkat 1 & 2,
Jln OKK Awang Besar
P.O.Box345
87008 Wilayah Persekutuan Labuan.

No. of Rooms: 11
Min Rate: RM35
Phone: +60 87 416307
Fax: +60 87 418027

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Klasik Hotel

2008-03-04T04:02:00.000-08:00

Address:
Ujong Pasir,
Jalan Okk Awang Besar,
Peti Surat 80956
87008 Wilayah Persekutuan Labuan.

No. of Rooms: 15
Min Rate: RM50 - RM80
Phone: +60 87 417233
Fax: +60 87 411849

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Hotel Pulau Labuan

2008-03-04T03:59:00.000-08:00

Address:
Lot 9-12,
Jln Kemajuan
P.O. Box 80056
87010 Wilayah Persekutuan Labuan

No. of Rooms: 36
Min Rate: RM82
Phone: +60 87 422388
Fax: +60 87 421422

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Hotel Ambasador

2008-03-04T03:56:00.000-08:00

Address:
Lot 21-22,
Jln Bunga Mawar
P.O. Box 80956
87019 Wilayah Persekutuan Labuan.

No. of Rooms: 17
Min Rate: RM69 - RM125
Phone: +60 87 423233, 417233
Fax: +60 87 428233

Email:
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Global Hotel Labuan

2008-03-04T03:50:00.000-08:00

Address:
U0017 Jalan OKK Awang Besar
P.O.Box 80457,
87014 Labuan F.T, Malaysia.

No. of Rooms: 50
Min Rate: RM68 - RM118
Phone: +60 87 425201
Fax: +60 87 425180

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Federal Hotel

2008-03-04T03:47:00.000-08:00

Address:
Jalan Bunga Kesuma
P.O. Box 139
87008 Labuan F.T.

No. of Rooms: 28
Min Rate: RM77 - RM99
Phone: +60 87 411711
Fax: +60 87 411337

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Manikar Beach Resort

2008-03-04T03:40:00.000-08:00

Address:
Jalan Batu Manikar,
P.O. Box 80498,
87014 Wilayah Persekutuan Labuan,
East Malaysia.

No. of Rooms: 250
Min Rate: RM270
Phone: +60 87 418700
Fax: +60 87 418740, 418732

Email:
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Asia Hotel

2008-03-04T01:32:00.000-08:00

Address:
Lot 41, Jalan Bunga Melati,
P.O. Box 80083,
87008 Wilayah Persekutuan Labuan.

No. of Rooms: 14
Min Rate: RM50 - RM58
Phone: +60 87 413605
Fax: +60 87 417712

Email:
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Labuan Hotel List

2008-03-04T01:26:00.000-08:00

Labuan Accomodation

Type: Apartment / Condominium

Name		Room Rate	No. of Room	Star
1	Tiara Labuan Hotel & Apartment	RM280	75	*****
2	Beta Service Apartment	NA

Type: Business Hotel

Name		Room Rate	No. of Room	Star
1	Grand Dorsett Labuan Hotel (formerly Sheraton Labuan Hotel)	RM300++	178	*****
2	Waterfront Financial Labuan	RM220 - RM910	94	****

Type: Budget Hotel

Name		Room Rate	No. of Room	Star
1	Asia Hotel	RM50 - RM58	14	**
2	Federal Hotel	RM77 - RM99	42	*
3	Global Hotel Labuan	RM68 - RM118	50	**
4	Hotel Ambasador	RM69 - RM125	17
5	Hotel Pulau Labuan	RM82	36	*
6	Klasik Hotel	RM50 - RM80	15
7	Melati Inn	RM35	11
8	Pantai View Hotel	RM38 - RM65	33
9	South East Asia Hotel	RM58 - RM68	22
10	Southern Hotel	RM40	18
11	Sri Villa Hotel	RM35	19
12	Victoria Hotel	RM58 - RM88	44	**
13	Hotel Seri Mutiara	RM60 - RM90	39	*
14	Mariner Hotel Labuan	RM82	60	**
15	Oriental Hotel	RM58 - RM78	19
16	Pulau Labuan Inn	RM68	53	*

Type: Beach Hotel

Name		Room Rate	No. of Room	Star
1	Manikar Beach Resort	RM270++	250	****

Waterfront Financial Labuan

2008-03-04T01:12:00.000-08:00

Address:
The Waterfront Financial Labuan
No.1, Jalan Wawasan,
87000 Labuan F.T, Malaysia.

No. of Rooms: 94
Min Rate: RM220 - RM910
Phone: +60 87 418911
Fax: +60 87 413468

Email: cslbn@tm.net.my
Website:

Grand Dorsett Labuan Hotel (formerly Sheraton Labuan Hotel)

2008-03-04T00:59:00.000-08:00

Address:
Sheraton Labuan Hotel
462, Jalan Merdeka,
87029 Labuan Malaysia

No. of Rooms: 178
Min Rate: RM430++
Phone: +60 87 422000
Fax: +60 87 422000

Email: s_labuan@tm.net.my
Website: http://www.sheraton.com/labuan

Beta Service Apartment

2008-03-04T00:50:00.000-08:00

Address:
Beta Park Tower,
Financial Park Labuan,
Jalan Merdeka,
87000 W.P. Labuan.
Malaysia.

No. of Rooms: 86
Min Rate: NA
Phone: +60 87 453333
Fax: +60 87 453355

Email: beta@fpl.com.my (Beta Service Apartment)
Website: http://www.fpl.com.my/beta.asp

Tiara Labuan Hotel & Apartment

2008-03-04T00:39:00.000-08:00

Address:
Jalan Tanjung Batu,
P.O. Box 80537,
87015 Wilayah Persekutuan Labuan.

No. of Rooms: 75
Min Rate: RM280++
Phone: +60 87 414300
Fax: +60 87 410195

Email: tiaralabuanhotel@the-tiara-labuan.com
Website: http://www.the-tiara-labuan.com/index.php