JANUARY 2017
Chinese New Year (28th-29th Jan 2017)
FEBRUARY 2017
MARCH 2017
Labuan Theater Festival (1st-31st Mar 2017)
This performing art highlight the talents of the local artists.
They performed on stage and reenact the story of the local people
based on myth and legend from the olden days.
Venue : Indoor Hall
Organiser : Labuan Corporation
Borneo Amateur Challenge (4th-5th Mar 2017)
The participation is open to K1 (Kickboxing) and MMA (Mix Martial Art)
member’s from whole Malaysian and overseas
Venue : Borneo Combat Gym, 5th Floor, Labuan Times Square
Organiser : Labuan Corporation
National Literature Day (17th-20th Mar 2017)
Organiser : Labuan Corporation
Tel : (+60)87-408740 / 1
APRIL 2017
Labuan Masters (21st-23rd Apr 2017)
International Amateur Championship
Venue : Labuan International Golf Club
Boneo Sea Challenge (BSC) (22nd-23rd Apr 2017)
This event is to promote water activities as a yearly event for the selected location
around Malaysia. Its a great splashing time in Labuan with lots of water and beach
activities / events. LISC’14 will once again feature its successfully and established
international events such as the Labuan International Game Fishing Tournament, Round
Island Kayak Challenge and Cross Channel Swimming Challenge.
Venue : Labuan International Sea Sport Complex,
Organiser : Ministry Of Tourism & Culture (Labuan Office)
Tel : (+60)87-422622 Fax : (+60)87-419622
Email : motourlabuan@gmail.com
MAY 2017
Gawai Dayak Celebration (6th May 2017)
Organiser : Peratuan Dayak WP Labuan
Contact : Andrew Lamit HP : (+60)12-8878505
Labuan Keamatan Festival (Harvest Festival) (14th May 2017)
Harvest Festival is the largest festival for the Kadazans, Dusuns and other ethnic
tribes of Sabah. Held on the 30th and 31st of May every year, it marks the coming
together of the tribes of Borneo in celebration. Labuan also recognises the Harvest
Festival as a meaningful occasion that gives thanks for the bountiful rice harvest.
Venue : Blessed Sacrament Labuan Church Hall
Organiser : Kadazan Dusun Cultural Association
Contact : Mr. Paul Ipoh Leokin (+60)19-8822558 / Mr. Jerome Mijin (+60)19-8222899
National Youth Day (Hari Belia Negara) (20th May 2017)
Venue : Kompleks Sukan Labuan
Tel : (+60)87-415344 HP : (+60)168353510 (Idi)
Ramadhan Bazaar (27th May-24th Jun 2017)
In Labuan, the community looks forward to the Ramadhan Bazaar along Labuan Walk. During
this time, local folks will set up stalls displaying an array of savory Brunei-Malay
fares, tasty home cooked food and assortment of traditional Malay kueh and puddings.
Tourist may try out local affairs like punjung, lamban, jelurut and many more.
Tadau Ka’amatan Celebration (30th-31st May 2017)
Venue : Throughout Labuan
Organiser : Ministry of Information, Communication and Culture
JUNE 2017
Hari Raya Aidilfitri (Eid Ul-Fitr) (26th-27th Jun 2017)
JULY 2017
Ngiling Bidai (8th Jul 2017)
AUGUST 2017
Borneo Amateur Challenge 5 (1st-31st Aug 2017)
The participation is open to K1 (Kickboxing) and MMA (Mix Martial Art)
member’s from whole Malaysian and overseas
Venue : Borneo Combat Gym, 5th Floor, Labuan Times Square
Organiser : Labuan Corporation
Cycling Event “Kenali Jiran” (6th Aug 2017)
Venue : Labuan Square
2017 PGM Lauan Championship (16th-19th Aug 2017)
Venue : Labuan International Golf Club
Tel : (+60)87-468468
Mesra Merdeka Run (26th Aug 2017)
Venue : Labuan Sea Sports Complex
Organiser : Labuan Corporation Department of Tourism, Culture & Arts
Labuan Duathlon Challenge (26th-27th Aug 2017)
This event which will showcase the best Labuan’s natural landscape and
tourist attractions. Live the excitement of a cycle and run race route
that passes the iconic city landmarks and cheering supporters.
Organiser : Labuan Corporation Department of Tourism, Culture & Arts
Hibiscus Fiesta (27th Aug 2017)
Venue : Labuan Square
Organiser : Labuan Corporation Department of Tourism, Culture & Arts
Merdeka Trophy (31st Aug 2017)
Venue : Labuan International Golf Club
Organiser : Labuan Corporation Department of Tourism, Culture & Arts
Bukit Kubong Run (31st Aug 2017)
Venue : Bukit Kubong
Organiser : Labuan Corporation Department of Tourism, Culture & Arts
National Day Celebration (30th-31st Aug 2017)
Highlights of the ceremony include bicycle convoy, walk for peace, stage shows and parade.
Venue : Labuan Square
Organiser : Labuan Corporation
Tel : (+60)87-408741/744 Fax : (+60)87-426582
Email : explore@labuantourism.my
SEPTEMBER 2017
Damai Sunset Musical Concert (3rd Sept 2017)
Venue : Peace Park
Organiser : Labuan Corporation Department of Tourism, Culture & Arts
Celebration for Unity (3rd Sept 2017)
Venue : Taman Damai Layang-Layangan
Contact : Shazuwan HP : (+60)17-5626117 Tel : (+60)87-413366
Health Program “I want to be healthy & fresh and 10,000 steps” (9th Sept 2017)
Malaysia Day (16th Sept 2017)
Venue : Labuan Square
Organiser : Labuan Corporation
Tel : (+60)87-408741/744 Fax : (+60)87-426582
Email : explore@labuantourism.my
Awal Muharram (Maal Hijrah 1438H) (22nd Sept 2017)
Labuan Rugby Carnival (23rd-24th Sept 2017)
Venue : Labuan Square
Tel : (+60)87-408471
Email : labuanrugbyassociation@gmail.com
Labuan International Conference on Educational Research (LICER) (28th Sept 2017)
An international education conference held annually in Labuan.
Venue : Dorsett Grand Labuan | 纳闽帝盛君豪酒店
Borneo Arts Festival (29th Sept-1st Oct 2017)
Arts Performances (Music, Dance, Photography, Craft Expo, Visual Arts,
Illuminate (Sculptures and fairy lights) Flora Run, Drum Symphony.
Organiser : Labuan Corporation Department of Tourism, Culture & Arts
Tel : (+60)87-408741 Facebook : Page
OCTOBER 2017
Borneo Arts Festival (29th Sept-1st Oct 2017)
Arts Performances (Music, Dance, Photography, Craft Expo, Visual Arts,
Illuminate (Sculptures and fairy lights) Flora Run, Drum Symphony.
Organiser : Labuan Corporation Department of Tourism, Culture & Arts
Tel : (+60)87-408741 Facebook : Page
Ethnic Family Day between Sabah and Sarawak (7th Oct 2017)
Various traditional games and sports events will be showcased during the program.
Venue : Padang Majal, Kg Pohon Batu
National Sport Day (14th Oct 2017)
Venue : Kompleks Sukan Labuan
Tel : (+60)87-415344 HP : (+60)168353510 (Idi)
Unity Program “Art Unites Us” (22nd Oct 2017)
Venue : Dewan Arena Bukit Kuda
Tel : (+60)87-413366 HP : (+60)17-5626117 (Shazuwan)
Moon Cake Festival / Chinese Lantern Festival (Oct 2017)
Venue : Kampung Sungai Keling (Pasar Sungai Keling)
NOVEMBER 2017
2nd Labuan International Swimming Championship (3rd-4th Sept 2017)
Venue : TSI Swimming Pool, Labuan International School
Tel : (+60)87-597303 HP : (+60)16-2637001 (Clement David)
Email : clement@ali.edu.my
Victoria Bike Festival (3rd-5th Nov 2017)
Venue : Lawn Ball Arena
Organiser : Labuan Corporation Department of Tourism, Culture & Arts
Contact : Maraffandie (+60)19-8301575
Traditional Sports Day (5th Nov 2017)
Among the traditional games that will be competed are : Rampanau, Tug of war, Coconuts peel
Venue : Padang Majal, Kampung Pohon Batu
Organiser : Labuan Kadazan Dusun Cultural Association
Contact : Peter Pikul HP : (+60)13-8771551
Email : peterpikul@gmail.com
Remembrance Day (12th Nov 2017)
Also known as “Poppy Day”, it is commemorated on Sunday closest to
November 11 every year. War veterans from the Commonwealth Countries
as well as locals and visitors from all over the world gather in WWII
Memorial to pay tribute to the brave souls of yesteryears.
Venue : Labuan War Memorial
Organiser : Labuan Corporation Department of Tourism, Culture & Arts
Tel : (+60)87-408741
Carnival 1Malaysia Culture & Heritage (25th-26th Nov 2017)
Venue : Labuan International Sea Sports Complex
Contact : MOTAC Labuan @ (+60)87-422622 / Labuan Society @ (+60)87-412878
DECEMBER 2017
Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday (Maulidur Rasul) (1st Dec 2017)
ISKA K1 National Championship (1st-31st Dec 2017)
The participation is open to K1 (Kickboxing) and MMA (Mix Martial Art)
member’s from whole Malaysian and overseas
Venue : Labuan Square
Organiser : Labuan Corporation