Its another milestone in the history of the temple, which has served as a spiritual centre for the Hindu community in Labuan for more than five decades. (Bernama pic)PETALING JAYA: A Hindu temple in Labuan has been officially recognised for having the country's tallest Vel icon structure, standing at 13.18m.

The Thirumurugan Temple Labuan secured a place in the Malaysia Book of Records (MBR) for the achievement with the 13.18m-tall statue, Bernama reported.

The MBR certificate was presented at a ceremony at the temple grounds here today.

This is another milestone in the history of the temple, which has served as a spiritual centre for the Hindu community in Labuan for more than five decades.