Moving to Labuan!

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Gaild New member

Member since 16 January 2012

GaildNew member17 January 2012 00:46:50

Hi there, just wondering if there is anyone out there living in Labuan?聽 My husband has accepted a job there and we will be making the big move from Nova Scotia, Canada in Feb.聽 Looking for some social clubs, woman's groups, child playdates for my 21 mnt old and last but not least, a shopping buddy:-)聽 I'm also wondering if any of you have travelled with your pets and how that turned out???

Looking forward to meeting some new people!!

englishstudent Member

Member since 04 December 2011

englishstudentMember17 January 2012 04:16:54

hi, I am not sure about where is Labuan but I wish it near to Kuala Lumpur

anyway ....PM for anything

Nemodot ViP

Member since 03 April 2011

NemodotViP17 January 2012 21:30:54

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Hi Labuan is tax free island used for offshore banking. Nothing really there (years ago) so It might have improved a bit now. There may be other expats there as banking field but all hush hush as lots of money goes through Labuan and banks in KL can't ask questions about it.....

Gaild New member

Member since 16 January 2012

GaildNew member17 January 2012 23:09:02

I think it has been a little more established than before, but quite boring I hear...

VPK Member

Member since 06 November 2011

VPKMember21 January 2012 03:50:54

I recently visited there. Peaceful small town feeling. Basically in the city is within walking distance. Infrastructure seems to be better cared than in other Malaysian towns - it is really clean and tidy. I heard that some islanders fly to KL for shopping as there is more variations and higher competition keeps prices more reasonable. So tax free status benefist only in alcohol, tobacco and car prices.

Anyway... can not actully answer your questions as do not live there.Hope this little bit helps for beginning. Wish you a pleasent stay in Labuan.

Gaild New member

Member since 16 January 2012

GaildNew member23 January 2012 01:57:19

Re: Moving to Labuan!
Thanks for your post:-)聽 Anyone's personal experience/views helps me to at least become more
familiar/ comfortable with the Island.

LillaKirkpatrick Member

Member since 17 October 2012

LillaKirkpatrickMember17 October 2012 04:37:19

Hi Gaild,

I'm a Brit living in Labuan and SOOOOO lonely! I'm a bit late in replying to your post but are you still here? Still looking for a shopping buddy? Let me know if you are- I also have a 19 month old son who is free for playdates!

Hope we can get in touch,

Lilla

caesar1956 Serial expat

Member since 03 October 2010

caesar1956Serial expat17 October 2012 07:07:31

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some nice fishing places in labuan

fidan0133 Member

Member since 30 November 2012

fidan0133Member30 November 2012 16:13:39

Hi Gaild,

R u still in Labuan? If yes can you tell me whats the life like in there and is there any expats. My husband just moved down and he wants to take us but he is not quite sure yet as he says there is no expat in this iland.
Your help will be appreciated,
Fidan

zfailey Member

Member since 20 March 2013

zfaileyMember20 March 2013 08:53:21

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Hi there are you now in labuan?
Thank you

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