LABUAN: It was an inauspicious start of the auspicious and important “Chap Goh Mei” (the15th day of the lunar month) for a number of Chinese families here as their preparations for the occasion were tossed into disarray due to blackout hitting several zones as early as 6.30am.

LABUAN: The RM24 million Labuan healthcare staff quarters “sick project” is undergoing a comprehensive review for a retendering process, said Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni.

LABUAN: Some 500 illegal settlers at Kampong Gersik are appealing to the Sabah Islamic Religious Council (Muis) to extend the given deadline of Feb 28 2024 to vacate from the area stating that they were unable to find alternate houses with affordable rental and need time.

LABUAN: The Chairman of the Labuan Chinese Chamber of Commerce, Datuk Wong Kii Yii, regretted that Labuan doesn’t seem to be in the radar of the Ministry of Transport. .

LABUAN: A group of smugglers ditched cartons of contraband beer into the sea before escaping from the marine police in a high speed chase in Labuan waters on Monday (Feb 19) night.

LABUAN: The Labuan Corporation  (LC) has been urged to speed-up its solution  for the derelict Hotel Labuan as the sight was staining the image of the island.

LABUAN: The Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chairman Datuk Dahlif Singh commended Customs for its projection of a lucrative collection of RM56 billion in revenue national-wide, saying with such a target any loss due to the sale of cigarettes tax-free should be considered a “trivial matter” and the island’s full duty-free status restored.

LABUAN: The oil and gas (O&G) crew change operations at Asian Supply Base (ASB) Sdn Bhd here are facing delays in meeting the April 1 deadline due to the yet-to-be ready immigration screening system. .

LABUAN: Chinese Chamber of Commerce Chairman Datuk Wong Kii Hii suggested that the government discuss with the new owner  of nearby Pulau Daat on the possibility of building a bridge saying such physical connection will generate spin off benefits to both the points.

LABUAN: The stationary stainless steel globe at the centre of the island Federal Territory’s new landmark (pic above) is seen by critics as aptly reflecting its standstill economy, rather than an International financial hub.