LABUAN, April 11 (Bernama) -- Labuan is set to burst into a riot of colours in July when it hosts the Borneo Flora Festival 2025, showcasing 20 exhibition gardens featuring over 200,000 vibrant flowers and plants of diverse varieties, colours and purposes.
Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa said the event is expected to attract over 50,000 visitors from across Malaysia, with efforts underway to attract participants and tourists from neighbouring Brunei.
“This is not just a visual feast of beautiful flowers, but also a symbol of our nation’s rich biodiversity and a potential value-added boost to Malaysia’s horticulture industry,” she said at the festival’s pre-launch ceremony at the Labuan International Sea Sports Complex Recreational Park here today.
She added that the inaugural event would bring together floral enthusiasts, entrepreneurs and exhibitors from various parts of the country, supported by key strategic partners that include hotels, land and sea transport providers, government agencies, local communities and media.
Dr Zaliha emphasised the government's ongoing commitment to inclusive and sustainable development in Labuan, noting that the festival is a significant initiative under the Labuan Tourism Task Force.
“While Labuan is known for its beaches and diving sites, more engaging programmes like the Borneo Flora Festival are needed to enhance the island’s tourism appeal,” she said.
Dr Zaliha said the Labuan Sea Sports Recreational Park was a strategic venue as it offers dual benefits, allowing visitors to enjoy the floral displays while taking in the scenic view of Mawilla Beach, located right next to the event site.
She added Labuan Corporation would work closely with the Department of Federal Territories to actively promote the festival across all levels of society, including among schoolchildren.
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