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By Jailani Hasan
LABUAN, June 20 (Bernama) -- The Kemaman Port Authority, Kuantan Port Authority and Labuan Port Authority (LPA) are looking to collaborate on a recommendation paper to the Deputy Prime Minister to expand Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programmes related to the maritime and port sectors.
By Jailani Hasan
LABUAN, June 20 (Bernama) -- The Labuan Port Authority (LPA) is backing Labuan’s containerised port operator Megah Port Management Sdn Bhd (MPM) in its move to diversify its operations from core cargo handling activities to the handling of international cruise liners.
By Jailani Hasan
LABUAN, June 20 (Bernama) -- The Labuan Port Authority (LPA), Kemaman Port Authority and Kuantan Port Authority are looking to strengthen future collaboration towards becoming more competitive, well-organised and efficient port regulatory bodies in Malaysia.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s inflation increased 2.0 per cent in May 2026 with the index points rising to 137.1 from 134.4 versus a year ago, said the Statistics Department Malaysia (DOSM).
GEORGE TOWN, June 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s total trade expanded to RM3.1 trillion in 2025, comprising RM1.6 trillion in exports and RM1.5 trillion in imports, with Penang continuing to lead the nation’s export performance, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).
KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has placed under review with developing implications the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a-” (Excellent) of Malaysia’s Labuan Reinsurance (L) Ltd (Labuan Re).
KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- Businesses anticipate a softer second quarter 2026 (2Q 2026) outlook with the confidence indicator easing to negative 1.8 per cent from 4 per cent in the previous quarter, according to the Statistics Department Malaysia (DoSM).
KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- Penang, Johor, Selangor, Sarawak and Kuala Lumpur dominated Malaysia’s exports, accounting for 88.9 per cent of April 2026’s total, according to the Statistics Department Malaysia (DOSM).
PUTRAJAYA, May 25 (Bernama) -- The B15 biodiesel implementation in Peninsular Malaysia starting June 1 is set to strengthen the country’s energy security without affecting palm oil export volume while also helping to support the local palm oil industry and accelerate the national green agenda.
By Jailani Hasan
LABUAN, May 22 (Bernama) -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) held a strategic engagement session with the Labuan Chamber of Commerce (LCC) to explore Labuan’s potential as a regional platform capable of supporting economic growth and connectivity across Asian countries.
By Jailani Hasan
LABUAN, May 22 (Bernama) -- The Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) official visit to Labuan has renewed attention on the duty-free island’s strategic economic position as an offshore oil and gas support base, international financial centre and maritime gateway.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- Labuan IBFC Incorporated Sdn Bhd (Labuan IBFC Inc) has collaborated with the Association of Shariah Advisors in Islamic Finance Malaysia (ASAS) to host a knowledge-sharing session highlighting opportunities in Islamic finance.
