LABUAN: The Labuan Chinese Chamber of Commerce welcomed the Federal government’s decision to delay the imposition of tobacco tax for duty-free islands of Langkawi, Pangkor, Tioman and Labuan for three months.

LABUAN: Inter-State travel and ship crews using illegal jetties led to a sudden surge in Covid-19 cases in Labuan.

LABUAN: Inter-state travel and ship crews using illegal jetties led to a sudden surge in Covid-19 cases in Labuan.

LABUAN: The Labuan Health Department is gearing up for the Covid-19 vaccination exercise in the duty-free island, expected to commence late February, with the ultra-cool freezers to store the vaccines due to arrive here within the next two weeks.

LABUAN: Businesses on the island urged the Government to adopt more practical  approach for the sake of jobs and the economy.

LABUAN: Vocal chairman of the Labuan Chamber of Commerce Wong Kii Yii was elected unopposed to serve a fourth term making him one of the longest serving chamber heads.

LABUAN: The Labuan Corporation is urged to provide jetty facilities for “out of job” passenger boats as these vessels deserved such facilities considering that they are providing an important maritime connection between the island and the coastal towns of Sabah and Sarawak.

LABUAN: The Hindu Sangam brought cheer to the Indian community here by distributing 100 food packages to Covid-19 stricken households.

LABUAN: The Government is urged to increase the frequency of the Menumbuk ferry service to the island or set up a new terminal in Membakut to improve ferry services pending realisation of the Labuan bridge project.

LABUAN: A rare tidal wave phenomenon has hit the water and coastal villages here, destroying the popular floating seafood restaurant of Anjung Ketam Nagalang.