AM Best Affirms Excellent Ratings For Malaysia’s Labuan Re 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed Malaysia’s Labuan Reinsurance (L) Ltd (Labuan Re) financial strength rating of A- (excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a-” (excellent). 

DOSM: Malaysia's Construction Sector Continues Positive Growth, Up 22.9 Pct To RM41.1 Bln In 3Q

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- The construction sector sustains its momentum with positive growth of 22.9 per cent, reaching RM41.1 billion in the third quarter of 2024 (3Q 2024) compared to a 20.2 per cent increase, amounting to RM38.9 billion in the 2Q 2024.

Transport Ministry To Prioritise Improvement At Labuan Port

By Jailani Hasan

LABUAN, Nov 9 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Transport is committed to advancing Labuan’s port facilities to make it a highly competitive port, bolstering its role as the island’s economic gateway.

Labuan FSA Advances Islamic Fintech, Captive Insurance With Shariah Blockchain, Zero-tax Incentive

By Jailani Hasan

LABUAN, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- The Labuan Financial Services Authority (Labuan FSA) is strengthening its digital and Islamic finance landscape with the launch of a Shariah-compliant blockchain masterplan and new tax incentives, aiming to transform Labuan into a leading digital financial hub.

Labuan’s IDAC on Track To Achieve US$1 Bln In Shariah-compliant digital Assets

LABUAN, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- Labuan’s Islamic Digital Asset Centre (IDAC), launched in 2022, has marked major milestones, with digital assets now collectively valued at US$820 million.

Chinese Investors Eye Opportunities In Labuan -- Zaliha Mustafa

LABUAN, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- Several industrial firms in China are eyeing investment opportunities in Labuan, particularly within the island's financial and development sectors. 

Integrating Biomethane Into Labuan’s O&G Sector Can Help Malaysia Achieve ESG Goals

LABUAN, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Bioethanol is emerging as a promising alternative fuel in Malaysia’s oil and gas (O&G) sector, underscoring the nation’s commitment to environmental sustainability.

MMAG Aviation Consortium Gets Nod To Establish Leasing Business In Labuan

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- MMAG Holdings Bhd's subsidiary MMAG Aviation Consortium Sdn Bhd (MAC) has received the Labuan Financial Services Authority’s (Labuan FSA) approval to establish a wholly-owned subsidiary in Labuan to carry on a leasing business.

Budget 2025's Significant Agricultural Funding Set To Propel Sabah’s Rice Industry - Academician

By Jailani Hasan

LABUAN, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Sabah’s rice industry is expected to greatly benefit from various agricultural initiatives announced in Budget 2025, said University Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Assoc Prof Dr Bonaventure Boniface.

Govt Proposing 2.0 Pct Dividend Tax On High-Income Shareholders

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- The government is proposing to impose a 2.0 per cent dividend tax on taxable dividend income, after considering allowable exemptions and deductions, effective from the 2025 assessment year.

Tax Break Proposed For Labuan Takaful, Islamic Finance - MoF

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- The government is proposing an income tax exemption for Labuan commercial entities conducting Islamic financial activities, including Labuan takaful and eligible related businesses, according to the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

Labuan’s Asia International Exchange Launches Revolutionary Digital Asset Platform

LABUAN, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The Asia International Exchange (AIX) marked a significant milestone today with the soft launch of its digital asset platform, positioning Labuan as a key financial technology (fintech) hub in the region.