1. UTC & Labuan Central Market
The moment I alighted from the aircraft at Labuan Airport, I have a feeling that this is one town that is almost similar to Ipoh. Both are underdeveloped and quite neglected by tourists. Well, good for us, ‘cos it means that we can maintain that certain charm.
2. inside the market
This UTC building is also not unlike the one in Ipoh. Painted in red, blue and white, it also has a large wet market on the ground floor, hence it is also Labuan Central Market, with modest shop lots on the first floor.
3. locals shopping
Although I have been to Labuan two times, it was only during the second trip that I set foot in Labuan Central Market. The first time, I thought that this is not a place for tourists to visit.
4. snacks
Indeed why?This is where visitors come to shop for local items. Honestly, there is not much that one cannot buy in other parts of Borneo but today, I am giving you a list of five items to shop for, should you visit Labuan one day.
5. Lily picking items in her shopping list
Therefore, the top five items to buy at Labuan Central Market (across both floors), in random order, are:
1) Beras Bario (rice)
2) Ikan Tahai (sun-dried fish)
3) Sayur Paha-paha (vegetables)
4) Local batik (textile)
5) Pearls (accessories)
6. anchovies
So, what did I buy? Where’s the photo of my Labuan shopping haul? Oops, I bought nothing. I’m not much of a shopper, actually. LOL These photos were just randomly taken as I made my rounds at the bazaar while my friends, armed with lists, filled one shopping bag after another.
7. flowers
Anyway, if you do go to Labuan, you won’t go wrong buying any of the five items that I have listed above. Pearls and local batik make great Labuan souvenirs.
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