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Police rescue four human trafficking victims in Labuan

Police rescue four human trafficking victims in Labuan

Police said the victims were allegedly forced to work in nightspots on this duty-free island.
Tue Apr 30 2024
Ustaz Zul wants to create commercial centres, lures investors to Rantau Panjang

Ustaz Zul wants to create commercial centres, lures investors to Rantau Panjang

BN candidate for Rantau Panjang Zulkarnain Yusoff is planning to develop the constituency, which is famous for its duty-free zone, with new commercial centres.
Wed Nov 09 2022
Turkish, Malaysian exports to enjoy duty-free treatment effective Jan 1, 2023

Turkish, Malaysian exports to enjoy duty-free treatment effective Jan 1, 2023

Effective Jan 1, 2023, about 99 pct of Turkish exports to Malaysia will enjoy duty-free treatment, while almost 86 pct of Malaysia's exports to Turkiye will enjoy a similar advantage under the MTFTA.
Fri Sep 30 2022
Djokovic eager to play again after deportation from Australia

Djokovic eager to play again after deportation from Australia

Djokovic will play competitively today for the first time this year in his opening Dubai Duty Free Championships match against Musetti.
Mon Feb 21 2022
COVID-19 vaccination for teens in Labuan receives encouraging response

COVID-19 vaccination for teens in Labuan receives encouraging response

The implementation of phase two of COVID-19 vaccination for students aged 13 to 15 in the duty-free island runs smoothly and has received an encouraging response from the parents.
Fri Sep 24 2021
No more new import licence for cigarettes from Jan 1, 2021

No more new import licence for cigarettes from Jan 1, 2021

There will be no more new import licence for cigarettes issued by the Royal Malaysian Customs Department effective Jan 1, 2021.
Wed Dec 30 2020
Implementation of cigarette tax will affect tourist arrivals - Tun M

Implementation of cigarette tax will affect tourist arrivals - Tun M

Langkawi Member of Parliament, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said as a tax-free island, Langkawi cannot enjoy the sale of duty-free cigarettes.
Thu Dec 03 2020
Pagoh Economic Zone spanning 1,600 hectares to be developed soon

Pagoh Economic Zone spanning 1,600 hectares to be developed soon

Muhyiddin said the duty-free zone, which will be developed by Sime Darby Property, would also identify giant companies to invest in the zone.
Fri Oct 30 2020
LADA eyes 2.5 mln tourist arrivals in Langkawi this year

LADA eyes 2.5 mln tourist arrivals in Langkawi this year

Four main packages are offered for domestic tourists -- honeymoon, family, meetings, incentives conferences and exhibitions.
Sat Aug 29 2020
Chenang beach packed with tourists as Langkawi shows positive signs of tourism

Chenang beach packed with tourists as Langkawi shows positive signs of tourism

Chenang Beach, the favourite destination among tourists on the duty-free island, is beginning to enjoy positive response when it is open to the public due to the government's decision to allow domesti
Fri Jun 12 2020
Lake Kenyir to remain as Islamic tourism centre - Ahmad Razif

Lake Kenyir to remain as Islamic tourism centre - Ahmad Razif

Lake Kenyir will continue to be a syariah-compliant tourism area , despite it being declared a duty-free zone, said Terengganu Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Ahmad Razif Abd Rahman.
Mon Sep 04 2017
Holistic approach to turn Labuan into premier tourist spot

Holistic approach to turn Labuan into premier tourist spot

The duty-free island of Labuan has taken a holistic approach to include sport facilities in its urban planning and integrate them to develop an international profile as a tourist destination.
Tue Apr 25 2017
Duty Free Zone will boost Bukit Kayu Hitam - state exco

Duty Free Zone will boost Bukit Kayu Hitam - state exco

The Duty Free Zone would have facilities and infrastructure such as hotels, housing, shopping malls and schools in an area spanning 2,428 hectares.
Mon Apr 10 2017
Crime rate in Labuan one of the lowest in country - Police

Crime rate in Labuan one of the lowest in country - Police

Duty-free Labuan, despite being an international financial centre, continues to enjoy one of the lowest crime rate in the country.
Tue Apr 04 2017
Prosecutors probe conglomerates over Park scandal

Prosecutors probe conglomerates over Park scandal

A prosecution team looking into an influence-peddling scandal that led to Park's ouster grilled the employees in charge of duty-free shops on Monday.
Thu Mar 16 2017
The battle to reduce road deaths

The battle to reduce road deaths

In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel

Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel

The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?

How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?

Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024