Labuan Geopark
About

Governance

To safeguard Labuan’s unique natural and cultural heritage while promoting sustainable, responsible development that benefits the local community and future generations.

Governance of Labuan National Geopark

Labuan National Geopark is governed through a collaborative, multi-agency structure led by the Labuan Corporation (Perbadanan Labuan) as the principal management authority. The governance framework integrates local stakeholders, scientific experts, government agencies, and community organizations to support geopark conservation, sustainable tourism, education, and research.

Key Principles of Governance

The governance of Labuan Geopark is founded on three core principles that guide sustainable conservation and development:

01

Sustainability

Ensuring the long-term protection of natural, geological, biological, and cultural heritage while promoting balanced ecological and economic progress.

02

Inclusivity

Encouraging active participation from local communities and diverse stakeholders in planning and decision-making to ensure shared benefits.

03

Transparency & Accountability

Upholding governance integrity through clear responsibilities, open reporting, and strong public trust.

2025 to 2027

Organizational Structure

The governance is structured as follows (Labuan Geopark Organisation Chart 2025-2027):

Advisor
YB Datuk Seri Dr. Zaliha binti Mustafa
Labuan Geopark Steering Committee
Chair: YBhg. Datuk Seri Noridah Binti Abdul Rahim
Secretariat: Labuan Geopark Task Force
Labuan Geopark Implementation Committee
Co-Chairs: CEO Perbadanan Labuan & Jabatan Mineral dan Geosains, Sabah
Secretariat: PL Tourism Department · Also attending: Yayasan Sukarelawan Siswa
Labuan Geopark Working Committee

Promotion & Geotourism

Chair: En. Fadzilah bin Hj. Mahmud, Deputy CEO (Management), Perbadanan Labuan
Secretariat: Tourism, Culture & Arts Department, Perbadanan Labuan
    • Bahagian Pengurusan Maklumat (BPP), JWP
    • Bahagian Komunikasi Korporat, JWP
    • Jabatan Hal Ehwal Korporat, PL
    • Jabatan Pengurusan Maklumat, PL
    • Pejabat Pengarah dan Tanah Galian Labuan
    • Jabatan Mineral dan Geosains (JMG), Sabah
    • Jabatan Muzium Labuan
    • Tourism Malaysia Labuan
    • Yayasan Sukarelawan Siswa (YSS)

Planning & Development

Chair: YBrs. Ir. Ts. Azali bin Ardy, Deputy CEO (Development), Perbadanan Labuan
Secretariat: Coordination, Monitoring & Impact Assessment Unit, Perbadanan Labuan
    • Bahagian Pengurusan Pembangunan (BPP), JWP
    • Jabatan Ukur dan Pemetaan Labuan
    • Jabatan Pembangunan dan Kejuruteraan, Perbadanan Labuan
    • Jabatan Perkhidmatan Perbandaran, Perbadanan Labuan
    • Jabatan Perancangan dan Kawalan Bangunan, Perbadanan Labuan
    • Jabatan Pelancongan, Kebudayaan dan Kesenian, Perbadanan Labuan
    • Yayasan Sukarelawan Siswa (YSS)

Community Empowerment & Public Awareness

Chair: En. Fadzilah bin Hj. Mahmud, Deputy CEO (Management), Perbadanan Labuan
Secretariat: Socio-Economic Department, Perbadanan Labuan
    • Bahagian Sosio Ekonomi (BSE), JWP
    • Jabatan Pendidikan Labuan
    • Universiti Malaysia Sabah Kampus Labuan
    • Jabatan Perpaduan Negara dan Integrasi Nasional (JPNIN)
    • Yayasan Sukarelawan Siswa (YSS)

Technical & Scientific Work

Chair: YBrs. Prof. Dr. Che Aziz bin Ali
Secretariat: Jabatan Mineral dan Geosains (JMG), Sabah
    • P.Geol Dr. Nobert Simon
    • Bahagian Perbandaran dan Khidmat Teknikal (BPKT), JWP
    • Jabatan Perikanan Labuan
    • Jabatan Perhilitan Labuan
    • Jabatan Ukur dan Pemetaan Labuan
    • Jabatan Muzium Labuan
    • Yayasan Sukarelawan Siswa (YSS)
    • Jabatan Perancangan dan Kawalan Bangunan, Perbadanan Labuan