Advanced Labuan Quiz 2

Labuan was historically known by another name before becoming a Federal Territory. What was it?

• Pulau Singgahmata

• Pulau Maida

• Pulau Victoria

• Pulau Borneo

Which of the following countries did NOT have colonial influence over Labuan?

• Britain

• Japan

• Portugal

• Brunei

What is the significance of the "Surrender Point" in Labuan?

• It was the site where the British first arrived.

• It marks the location where the Japanese forces surrendered in WWII.

• It was the meeting point for trade negotiations in the 1800s.

• It was the former capital of Labuan before Victoria.

What is the primary reason Labuan is considered an important offshore financial center?

• Its strategic location in the South China Sea

• Its tax incentives and regulatory framework

• Its large number of multinational banks

• Its high population density and economic demand

The Labuan Marine Park consists of three main islands. Which of the following is NOT part of the marine park?

• Pulau Kuraman

• Pulau Papan

• Pulau Rusukan Besar

• Pulau Rusukan Kecil

In which year did Labuan officially become a Federal Territory of Malaysia?

• 1963

• 1972

• 1984

• 1990

What is the name of the annual festival held in Labuan that showcases its maritime culture and tourism?

• Labuan International Sea Festival

• Labuan Water Sports Carnival

• Labuan Regatta Extravaganza

• Borneo Ocean Fest

Which historical figure is associated with the establishment of Labuan as a British colony in 1846?

• James Brooke

• Stamford Raffles

• Alfred Dent

• Francis Light

What unique feature distinguishes the Labuan War Cemetery from other war cemeteries in Malaysia?

• It contains the graves of unknown soldiers from multiple countries.

• It is the largest WWII cemetery in Malaysia.

• It has a hidden underground bunker beneath the memorial.

• It is the only cemetery with British royalty buried there.

The Chimney Tower, one of Labuan's most iconic landmarks, is believed to be linked to which historical activity?

• Japanese military operations during WWII

• British coal mining industry

• A former lighthouse guiding ships

• An old telecommunications tower