What to See in Labuan, Malaysia: Free Audio Guide

Looking for things to do in Labuan? This Malaysian federal territory brings together coal-mining history, Brunei Malay heritage, religious landmarks and the commercial energy of Victoria. A visit is especially worthwhile for travellers who want to understand Labuan’s past while exploring its distinctive island setting.

Neywo has a free audio guide for Labuan with five narrated places, available in 11 languages.

What to See in Labuan

Discover Labuan’s coal-mining past at the Chimney Museum

In Kubong, the Chimney Museum explores Labuan’s coal-mining era under the administration of the British North Borneo Chartered Company. The museum traces the history of Kubong when coal mining was at its peak, offering insight into an important period in the area’s development.

The visit also includes The Chimney, presented alongside the museum as part of Kubong’s coal-mining story. Together, the museum and chimney provide one of the clearest ways to explore Labuan’s industrial heritage.

Visit Labuan Museum

The Labuan Museum, also known as Muzium Labuan, introduces the island’s history and culture. It is located along Jalan Dewan in central Labuan and was officially opened to the public on October 8, 2004. The inauguration was performed by YB Dato’ Seri Utama Dr. Rais Yatim.

For anyone deciding what to see in Labuan, the museum is a useful place to build context before visiting the island’s other historical and cultural landmarks.

Explore Victoria, Labuan’s capital

Victoria, also known as Bandar Victoria or Bandar Labuan, is the capital of Labuan. The town lies on Labuan Island, in an island group off the north coast of Borneo. Its Malay name, Bandar Victoria, is commonly used to honour the reign of Queen Victoria.

Victoria combines commercial districts with older residential areas. Most commercial activity is concentrated in the southwest, while older housing, residences near Labuan Golf Club, and pockets of unclaimed land and forested terrain form part of the wider townscape.

The most modern part of Victoria is Financial Park on Jalan Merdeka. The complex includes offshore banking, insurance and international companies, as well as a meeting hall with seating for 1,500 people and a large shopping mall. It gives the town a distinctly commercial character and reflects Labuan’s role as a business and financial centre.

See An-Nur Jamek Mosque

An-Nur Jamek Mosque, also known as Masjid Jamek An-Nur, is one of Labuan’s notable Islamic landmarks. Its early construction was managed by the Sabah government through the Sabah Islamic Religious Council, known as MUIS.

The mosque was officially opened on February 1, 1988, by Sultan Iskandar of Johor, the eighth Yang di-Pertuan Agong, during Federal Territory Day. Its history connects Labuan with the wider institutions and traditions of Malaysia.

Visit Blessed Sacrament Church

Blessed Sacrament Church is a Catholic parish church in Labuan dedicated to the Blessed Sacrament. It comes under the jurisdiction of the Archdiocese of Kota Kinabalu.

A new church building was consecrated on April 29, 2026, by John Wong Soo Kau, the Archbishop of Kota Kinabalu. The church adds another dimension to Labuan’s religious and cultural landscape.

Labuan’s Brunei Malay Heritage

Labuan was once part of the powerful Brunei Sultanate, and its connection with Brunei remains visible through the island’s Brunei Malay community and traditional water settlements. Kampung Patau-Patau 2, near the urban centre, offers a glimpse into this heritage through homes built above the water.

Local culinary traditions are also part of this cultural identity. Ambuyat, in particular, reflects the continuing influence of Brunei Malay heritage on Labuan’s food and everyday life.

The island’s identity has been shaped by several influences, including its links with Brunei, Sabah and Sarawak. Maritime traditions, colonial history, modern commerce and coastal surroundings all contribute to Labuan’s distinctive character.

Explore Malaysia with Neywo

There are no scheduled group departures or fixed timetables to follow. Neywo’s free Labuan audio guide includes five narrated places, and each story plays as you reach the place, at your own pace. Choose your route, walk independently and listen to the history of each location when you arrive.

Download Neywo and explore Labuan with an audio guide that keeps the city’s stories with you as you walk. When you are ready to continue travelling through the country, discover more destinations in Malaysia, including Miri, Kuching and Langkawi.