Australian World War Two History, Labuan Island, Borneo, Malaysia
I visit the Labaun War Memorial and Surrender Point with local expat Australian Peter Searle.
Peter discusses the Sandakan Death March, the greatest single atrocity committed against Australians in war. It is believed that almost
3,600 Indonesians, 1,787 Australians, and 641 British prisoners died at, or between, Sandakan and Ranau.
At Surrender Point on Labuan, the 32nd Japanese Southern Army surrendered to the 9th Division Australian Imperial Forces on 9th September 1945 which led to the end of World War II in Borneo.
The Australian 9th Division, Rats of Tobruk, were heavily involved in reconstructing British North Borneo and rebuilt and re-established a considerable amount of civil infrastructure. The division developed a warm relationship with the local people and its efforts were recognised by the incorporation of the division's colour patch in the coat of arms of the new Colony of British Borneo. These arms were used until British Borneo became the Malaysian state of Sabah in 1963.
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A pretty ordinary copy of a 60 minutes story on the Sandakan Death March gives a little more insight
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Labuan Island/ Malaysia/Sabah to Labuan/Labuan War Cemetery/Peace Park/The Chimney/Surrender Point
Labuan, a triangular-shaped island with six smaller islands, is located 10 km off the coastal waters of Sabah. The Federal Territory of Labuan comprises Labuan Island (75 km²) and six other smaller islands which are Pulau Burung, Pulau Daat, Pulau Kuraman, Pulau Papan, Pulau Rusukan Kecil, and Pulau Rusukan Besar. I visited Labuan War Cemetery/Peace Park/The Chimney/Surrender Point/Museum/center point and I stayed at Perdana hotel near the international ferry terminal Labuan.
Labuan Surrender Point, Labuan (2016).
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Best Attractions and Places to See in Labuan Island, Malaysia
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List of Best Things to do in Labuan Island, Malaysia
Labuan War Cemetery
World War II Memorial
Surrender Point
Labuan Museum
Layang-layang Beach
Chimney
Labuan Marine Park
Peace Park
International Sea Sport Complex
Labuan Bird Park
Wewak surrender ceremonies
Activities of Japanese personnel on Muschu Island prior to surrender ceremony held on Cape Wom Airstrip, Wewak, 13th September 1945. Also surrender ceremony held at 1000 hours on airstrip at Wewak, 13th September 1945 before a Division Ceremonial Parade of 6th Australian Division AIF. Approximately 3,000 troops paraded. Also identified: Captain Noto Chief of the Japanese Naval Staff; MO Colonel Maruyama; Lieutenant General Adachi; 34 (VX20321, VX80578) Major General Horace Clement Hugh Robertson CBE DSO; Captain Monkura; Rear Admiral Sato.
Surrender to Major-General Wootten at Labuan
As a result of leaflets dropped by RAAF over Sapong Estate on mainland of Borneo, contact was made with Lieutenant General Maso Baba, Supreme Commander of Japanese forces in Borneo. He was instructed to fly to Labuan and surrender to 351001 (NX7) Major General George Frederick Wootten CB CBE DSO, General Officer Commanding 9th Australian Division. Also identified: Private L Taylor, Military Police, armed with Owen gun, patrols outside Japanese general's quarters and tent where rest of Japanese party is billetted. [Scenes from No 12 onwards were shot at the silent speed of 16 frames per second.]
Labuan - Peace Park
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On September 9, 1945, the Japanese officially surrendered Labuan to the Australian. The commander of the Japanese 37th Army, Lieutenant General Masao Baba was flown to the shores of Layang-Layangan Beach in the Tachikawa K154C (HICKORY). And in a small wooden shack under the shelter of the coconut trees some 50 meters South-west of the Surrender Point, the handover signing ceremony took place.
He surrendered his sword formally to Major General George Wootten, commanding officer of the Australian 9th Division, under the witness of Group Captain C.W Pearce and Squadron Leader J.S St Heaps of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) in Sydney, Australia.
Nearby, camps were set up for trials on the officers and servicemen of the Japanese unit for atrocities at the POW camps in Sabah and Sarawak. The war trials in Layang-Layangan were the first in Southeast Asia, led by Lieutenant L.J Morshead of the Commanding First Australian Corps. Subsequently, Labuan reclaimed her initial name from Maida Island, and was placed under the British Military Administration.
To show that they are genuinely sorry for the trouble their forefathers have caused, the Japanese decided to build the Peace Park next to the Surrender Point. The Peace Park pays tribute to the ones who have sacrificed their lives in Borneo during WWII. It is also a memento of friendship between Malaysia and Japan, and a promise of peace and harmony for all mankind that such war-like cruelty will not happen again in the future.
The Peace Park was heavily funded by the Japan Shipbuilding Industry Foundation, chaired by Ryoishi Sasagawa, as well as by families of the dead and comrades in arm from some industrial firms. On April 14, 1984, Mitsunori Ueki of the South Pacific Memorial Association Incorporation in Japan handed over the Peace Park ceremonially to the Sabah Chief Minister, Datuk Harris Salleh. Till this day, funding still comes in abundantly from Japan to keep the Peace Park in good shape.
With serene waters under arched bridges and around shaded gazebos that embrace the large raised mound with two outstanding curved walls that is the centre of attention in the Peace Park. At the entrance of the Park stood a distinguishable stone slab, and on it carved clearly to echo till the end of time Peace is the best.
Yes, peace is at last at Labuan Island.
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War Memorial, Surrender Point & Chimney Museum Labuan.
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Road Trip Around Labuan Island + Walking at the Layang Layangan Beach Labuan Malaysia
Layang-Layangan is a small town in Federal Territory of Labuan, Malaysia. One of famous features is Surrender Point and Labuan Peace Park.
Layang-Layangan Beach is a beautiful and spotlessly clean beach on the west coast of Labuan. It faces the South China Sea and is famed for beautiful sunsets.
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LABUAN NORTH OF BORNEO, SABAH, MALAYSIA
PLACES TO VISIT IN LABUAN
PEACE PARK
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Peace Park at Layang-Layangan is situated close to Surrender Point,
the place where the 32nd Japanese Southern Army surrendered to the 9th Australian Imperial Forces on 9 September 1945.
The Japanese arrived at Labuan on January 1, 1942, less than a month after they had started their campaign in Malaya at Kota Bharu.
They took formal possession of the island on the 3rd, having faced no resistance.
The Peace Park was built as a memorial and also as a renunciation of the horrors of war.
It is dominated by the memorial mound which is surrounded by landscaped gardens and pavilions.
Small ponds with stone bridges and park seats are all Japanese-inspired.
A bronze plaque commemorating the surrender is mounted on a stone slab near the entrance.
SURRENDER POINT
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On 10 june 1945 Australian soldiers landed on Labuan Island and Brunei Bay.
The objectives were to clear the Japanese from the region, establish and advanced naval base and secure oil and rubber resources.
In a well co-coordinated assault, the Australians greatly outnumbered the Japanese and within a week all major local resistance
had been eliminated.
On 10 September 1945, Labuan, Borneo, Lieutenant General Masao Baba, Commander of the Japanese 7 Army and Supreme Commander of Japanese Forces in Borneo, arrived at Labuan to surrender the forces under his command to Major General Wootten.
The official surrender ceremony was held in this very spot on the afternoon of 10 September 1945 and attended by
group Captain C.W Pearce and Squadron leader J.S. St. Heaps of Sydney representing the R.A.A.F.
LABUAN BIRD PARK
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The Labuan Bird Park is located near the Chimney at Tanjung Kubong.
It has three large dome-shaped cages surrounded by beautiful landscaping.
The park is home to many species of Borneo birds most likely to be encountered by bird watchers.
There are plans to collect a good percentage of the 580 species of birds found in Borneo's diverse habitats,
from mangroves along the coast to forest in the mountains.
WORLD WAR II MEMORIAL
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This beautifully landscaped memorial garden is the final resting place of 3,908 war heroes who either died in battle or captivity in Borneo during World War ll.
Most were Australian and British which some from the Punjab Signal Corp, New Zealand and a few locals.
The remains of the Allied troops were gathered from all over Borneo to be interned at the memorial garden.
Row upon row of white headstones mark the graves of the dead.
Many of the stones bear poignant messages from families while others are inscribed simple, 'known unto God'
LABUAN MARINE MUSEUM
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The Labuan Marine Museum consists of two levels of galleries.
The interior design of the gallery is inspired from the naval ship structure.
The lower level is divided into 4 sections which begin from the marine life exhibition showing various species of local fish in Labuan, information section showing facts of the 4 famous shipwrecks in Labuan water, coral and fish section and mangrove section showcased that features habitats found in mangrove in the form of a diorama.
LABUAN CLOCK TOWER
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This clock tower is a resemblance and acts as a replica of the original clock built in 1906.
This tower is one of the monuments that were built in the period of WWII.
LABUAN BOTANICAL GARDEN
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Labuan Botanical Garden is one of many famous attractions in Labuan Island.
This famous Botanical Gardens was previously the grounds of the Government House that is locally known as the 'Bumbung 12'.
THE CHIMNEY
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Situated on a rise at Tanjung Kubong is the famous 'Chimney',
a 106 feet high red brick stack believed to be linked to the coal mining days of Labuan. The Chimney, 106 feet tall, was made from more than 23,000 pieces of red bricks imported from England. The bricks layering and works are typical of British style.
The 'Chimney' is still very much a mystery until today. Various hypotheses have been put forward to its purpose. Some said it was an unfinished mansion. While others said it was a light house beaconing passing ships. In its heyday, a thriving settlement was built at the sea front area below the Chimney. It was then used as a bell tower to announce the arrival of ships to the residents below. It has become an intriguing riddle that fascinates locals and visitors alike.
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Landing on Labuan by 24 Australian Infantry Brigade
Activities of troops on board Landing Ship, Tank (LST) 637-1 on Saturday 9th June 1945 (D-1) prior to landing on Labaun Island. Australian troops in Victoria Town. VX67583 Lieutenant Neil Herbert Payne outlining plan for landing. Lance Corporal Bayless shaving before the landing. Private Round inserting fuse in one of his hand grenades. 515951 (WX3421) Lieutenant Colonel Colin Hugh Boyd Norman DSO MC, CO of 2/28th Australian Infantry Battalion, speaking from wheelhouse to men of his Battalion. Troops on Alligator, amphibious tracked vehicle, approaching shore. Troops of 1 Australian Welding Platoon wander through colonade of bombed building. VX92511 Sapper Clive Robinson Coram and VX92512 Sapper Jack Berry Coram (twin brothers) of 1 Australian Welding Platoon gazing from balcony at Victoria Town.
Labuan bound invasion convoy
On 4 June 1945 Oboe 6 sailed from Morotai on an one thousand one hundred mile voyage to make an amphibous landing on North Borneo. This item covers the 24th Australian Infantry Brigade en route to their objective - Victoria Harbour, Labuan Island. Identified personnel are: Driver W Long, Sergeant Fisher and Private George Neil. Troopships HMAS Westralia and Manoora.
What to do In Labuan, Malaysia
My compilations on what to do and where to go while in the Federal Territory of Labuan, Malaysia:
1. World War II War Memorial
2. Lunch at Raff Restaurant ????????????????????????
3. Masjid Jamek Labuan (macam kapal angkasa)
4. Peace Park
5. Layang-layangan Beach (UN Beach)
6. Japanese Surrender Point Memorial
7. Eating out at Batu Manikar Beach (UN Beach)
8. Stay at Hotel Aifa
9. Daytrip to ????????!!
10. Eat crabs at Anjung Ketam
11. Eat seafood at Anjung Ikan Bakar
12. The Chimney
13. Labuan Bird Park
14. Duty free at Ujana Kewangan
15. Souvenirs at Central Market
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Japanese Peace Park - Labuan, Malaysia
Japanese Peace Park situated near the final surrender point was built as an expression by the Japanese Government for the sorrow and guilt felt towards the actions of their forefathers.
Battle of North Borneo
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The Battle of North Borneo took place during the Second World War between Allied and Japanese forces.Part of the wider Borneo campaign of the Pacific War, it was fought between 10 June and 15 August 1945 in North Borneo .The battle involved a series of amphibious landings by Australian forces on various points on the mainland around Brunei Bay and upon islands situated around the bay.Japanese opposition to the landings was sporadic initially, although as the campaign progressed a number of considerable clashes occurred and both sides suffered relatively significant casualties.
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Labuan Bird Park
This tranquil bird park is beautifully landscaped garden and walking paths. It has 3 big dome-shaped cages surrounded by stunning timber and flowering crops. A slow, relaxing walk within the bird park is recommended if you wish to escape to a more peaceful knowledge exactly where you may absorb the splendor of the flora and marvel at a big wide variety of tropical birds from across the area, less than one particular roof covering. Labuan Bird Park is residence to many species of Borneo birds only probably to be encountered deep from the forests of Borneo. You'll find options to gather a good percentage of the 580 species of birds found in Borneos diverse habitats. In contrast to bird watching from the wild, right here on the bird park, dynamics lovers can view birds with out the arduous treks from the jungle or towing heavy tools.
Peace Park
Peace Park at Layang-Layangan is situated close to Surrender Point, the area exactly where the 32nd Japanese Southern Army surrendered for the 9th Australian Imperial Forces on 9 September 1945. The Japanese arrived at Labuan on January 1, 1942, significantly less than a thirty day period right after they acquired started their marketing campaign in Malaya at Kota Bharu. They took formal possession of the island around the third, having faced no resistance. The Peace Park was designed as a memorial and also as a renunciation of the horrors of struggle. It can be dominated through the memorial mound which can be surrounded by landscaped gardens and pavilions. Little ponds with stone bridges and park seats are all Japanese-inspired. A bronze plaque commemorating the surrender is mounted on the stone slab near the entrance.
Tanjung Kubong Tunnel
The Tunnel was as soon as a website hectic with coal mining actions for in excess of half a century from 1849 through 1911. This expansive community of underground tunnels is one of many vital historical landmarks in Labuan. Operated by different British companies for 64 several years, it had been during the administration of the New Central Borneo, that an 8-mile extended railway track was installed from right here to Victoria Port to facilitate the export of coal, resulting inside a flourishing coal mining operation right here. Having said that, an unfortunate string of mining mishaps led for the closure of the mine in 1911. Currently, what even now remains from the area are pits and tunnels dug extended ago, old bricks and parts of rail tracks and rusted cables strewn around the floor. Readers may enter a low tunnel using the assist of your quick rope and emerge through the leading, although this really should only be attempted with excellent caution. Throughout the road following for the Chimney, is actually a vertical properly that is ten ft vast, measuring some hundred ft deep. Entrances to additional tunnels, which might be nonetheless to be explored, is usually identified on the bottom of this properly.
Water Village
A trip to Labuan would not be full if one particular would not visit Kampung Air (Water Village). You'll find two most important water villages on Labuan - Kampung Bebuloh and Kampung Patau-Patau which might be generally inhabited by Brunei Malays. The houses right here, which might be designed correct on the water's edge, are product of wood and sit on high stilts, joined jointly having a maze of wooden walkways. Readers are cost-free to roam across the vicinity of the water villages and observe the humble way of living of the predominantly angling neighbourhood. Nearly each and every home manager right here has his own boat. The houses is usually quite big and they all have cool decorated verandahs.
You'll find lots of good accommodations in Labuan, ranging from bugdet to 4 star hotel category. Grand Dorsett is the 4 star hotel. Make certain you choose the correct Labuan resort in your following trip !
WW2 in South-East Asia | Battle of Borneo (1941-1942)
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Battle of Southern Borneo: [23:07]
Conclusion: [34:42]
The Battle of Borneo was a successful campaign by Japanese Imperial forces for control of Borneo island and concentrated mainly on the subjugation of the Kingdom of Sarawak, Brunei, North Borneo, and the western part of Kalimantan that was part of the Dutch East Indies.
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Recalling the Japanese Occupation in North Borneo pt 1
Japanese activist and researcher Risa Tokunaga interviews cousins Rosnanie Sugundo and Odu Lasimbang from Kampung Nampasan, Penampang to ask about their experiences during World War II under Japanese Occupation.
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Labuan
Labuan is a federal territory of Malaysia off the coast of Borneo in East Malaysia. It is made up of the homonymous Labuan Island and six smaller islands, and is located off the coast of the state of Sabah. Labuan's capital is Victoria and is best known as an offshore financial centre offering international financial and business services via Labuan IBFC since 1990 as well as being an offshore support hub for deepwater oil and gas activities in the region. It is also a tourist destination for people travelling through Sabah, nearby Bruneians and scuba divers. The name Labuan derives from the Malay word labuhan which means harbour.
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