Labuan Federal Terrritory Profile

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Geography
Labuan comprises one main island and six smaller islets covering an area of 95 sq. km. It is located off the coast of Borneo at Latitude 5 N and Longitude 115 E.

The island is mainly flat and undulating and the highest point is 85 meters above sea level. More than 70 percent of the island is still under vegetation. Land utility is concentrated more on property and industrial use with minimal agricultural activity. Most of the island's prime land, waterfront and suburbs are utilized for residential and tourism development. A sizeable area on the south western side of the island is allocated for shipbuilding,
oil and gas industries and manufacturing activities.

History
Labuan had a glorious history under the rule of various empires. After the demise of the Majapahit Empire in the 14th century, Labuan came under the rule of the Brunei Sultanate. The Island was ceded to the British by the Brunei Sultanate in 1846. The British then officially declared Labuan a colony of the British Empire in 1849 and renamed it Victoria. The British lost its hold over Labuan in 1942 when the Japanese Army occupied the island. The Island was renamed Maeda Island during the Japanese rule. After World War II, the British resumed control of the island until 1963 when Labuan joined Malaysia and became a part of Sabah. The Island became a Federal Territory of Malaysia in 1984. Labuan was declared an International Offshore Financial Centre in 1990.

Time
Local time is GMT + 8 hours.
Sunrise is 0600 hours while sunset is 1830 hours.

Climate
Labuan has a tropical balmy climate with two annual monsoon seasons - the South West monsoon from April to June and the North East monsoon from September to December. It is free from hurricanes and typhoons and enjoys good climate all year round. Daily temperatures average between 28 to 32 degrees Celsius.

Currency
Malaysia Ringgit (RM) is the legal medium of exchange in Malaysia. Traveller抯 cheques and foreign currency can be converted to RM with commercial banks or authorized money changers. (USD = RM3.8)

Politics
Labuan is a Federal Territory of Malaysia, which is a democracy based on the parliamentary system of government. Labuan is a strategic naval and air force base for East Malaysia, which makes it one of the safest places to visit in the region.

Population (year 2000)
The population of Labuan is 78,000 comprising of 41,900 males and 36,100 females.
Malay - 24,400
Chinese - 9,400
Indian - 900
Other races - 20,900
Foreigners - 22,400

Breakdown By Groups (year 2000)
Under 5 years (10,800)
5 - 14 years (17,900)
15 - 24 years (13,200)
25 - 64 years (34,400)
65 years and above (1,700)

Labor Force (Year 1999)
Males - 16,300 (95% employed)
Females - 15,100 (90% employed)
(Source: Jabatan Perangkaan Malaysia, cawangan Sabah)

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 Melayu is the national language. However, English, Chinese and Tamil are widely spoken.

Education
The Island has 1 International School, 14 Primary Schools, 7 Secondary Schools, 1 Technical School, 1 Matriculation College and 1 University.

Conveniences
Registered automobiles (Year 1999) - 23,638
Hotel Rooms (Year 2001) - 959

Exchange Control
There is no exchange control in Labuan. There is no restrictions in foreign currency dealings. Funds are freely remitted in any currency other than Malaysian Ringgit.

Land Use
56% developed. Balance 44% in secondary jungle or swamp.

Electricity
122 mw is of which 60 mw is supplied to Sabah. Daily consumption is rated at 39 mw.This means Labuan has an excess capacity of 23 mw.

Water Supply
Present demand rated at 6 million gallons per day (MGD) - 4.2 MGD from Sabah and 2 MGD from Bukit Kuda and Kerupang reservoirs.

Telecommunication
Fibre optic cable enabled.
Network capacity - 15,000 lines.
Present 10,369 telephone Subscribers.

Healthcare
1 hospital with 109 beds; 13 government doctors; 15 private practitioners.

awizz

Cekpoin, ni saya paste sejarah labuan. Bagi tacang ekk...


Pada 1844, James Brooke berunding dengan Sultan Brunei tentang penyerahan pulau Labuan untuk digunakan oleh British sebagai tempat melombong batu arang di samping menjadikan satu pangkalan untuk membenteras kegiatan lanun serta meningkatkan perdagangan.

Pada 18 Disember 1846, satu perjanjian telah ditandatangani yang menyebabkan pulau Labuan dan pulau-pulau kecil yang berhampiran diserahkan buat selamanya oleh Sultan Brunei kepada pihak British. Brooke telah menjadi Gabenor Labuan yang pertama dan Konsul Besar di Borneo. William Napier dilantik menjadi Timbalan Gabenor, Hugh Low sebagai Setiausaha Kolonial dan Spencer St. John sebagai setiausaha sulit kepada Brooke. Labuan tidak mampu berkembang seperti mini Singapura atau Pulau Pinang, seperti yang diharapkan oleh pengasasnya.

Iklim yang tidak memuaskan, serangan malaria dan kekurangan kemudahan asas telah menjadi faktor penghalang kepada pembangunan pulau tersebut. Rentetan sejarah Labuan boleh dilihat daripada pelbagai perubahan pentadbirannya. Pada tahun 1890, Labuan telah diletakkan di bawah pentadbiran Syarikat Berpiagam Borneo Utara British. Pada 1907, ia diletakkan di bawah kerajaan Negeri-negeri Selat. Selepas Perang Dunia Kedua, Labuan menjadi sebahagian daripada jajahan Borneo Utara. Kemudian pada 16 April 1984, Labuan telah menjadi sebahagian daripada Wilayah Persekutuan Malaysia.

[ Last edited by  cekpoin at 18-9-2006 03:29 PM ]

awizz

awizz

-edited- pada 20 Ogos 2006 bendera ini telah ditukarkan kepada bendera Wilayah Persekutuan mewakili Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya dan Labuan...lihat artikel dibawah

[ Last edited by  cekpoin at 18-9-2006 03:52 PM ]

awizz

Agong isytihar bendera, lagu baru Wilayah Persekutuan

KUALA LUMPUR 20 Ogos

CIRI-CIRI BENDERA WILAYAH PERSEKUTUAN

Menerapkan warna asas Bendera Malaysia yang melambangkan Wilayah Persekutuan adalah milik Kerajaan Persekutuan dan seluruh rakyat Malaysia:

Kuning Kedudukan yang dihormati, dimuliakan dan kedaulatan
   
Biru Perpaduan, keikhlasan, kestabilan, keharmonian dan kebenaran  
   
Merah  Semangat waja, kekuatan, keberanian dan bertenaga.
   
Jata Negara (Lambang harimau berjuang) melambangkan Wilayah Persekutuan
  sebagai jajahan penting yang meneraju pemerintahan, pentadbiran
  dan pusat perniagaan negara.  
   
Tiga (3) bintang  di bawah Jata Negara membawa maksud 3 Wilayah Persekutuan terpenting  
  iaitu Kuala Lumpur, Labuan dan Putrajaya yang bernaung dan mendokong
  Wilayah Persekutuan

[ Last edited by  cekpoin at 18-9-2006 03:48 PM ]

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