As in the first MCO, essential economic services registered with the relevant Ministry / Agency are allowed to continue operations.

There is a popular Malaysian adage – "When elephants fight each other, the mousedeer dies in the middle" – where conflict between "big" entities leads to collateral damage on the "smaller" entities.

This was highlighted in conjunction with the launch of Labuan IBFC-MICCI Malaysian Roadshow for 2016 in Kuala Lumpur today.

On 14 August 2023, the Indonesian Anti-Dumping Committee ("KADI") initiated an anti-dumping investigation against the exports of Polypropylene Copolymer ("Product")...

In a move to foster stronger economic relations, combat global business slowdown and improve bilateral connectivity, Malaysia and Singapore...

When 2020 began, the key challenge which faced the shipping industry was the implementation of the Fuel Standards of IMO 2020 mandating lower Sulphur Fuel Content.

Craig Shepherd and Arnold Hoong have recently published an article in the Global Arbitration Review's Asia-Pacific Arbitration Review 2023 on the contractual effects of sanctions on construction projects.

On December 28, 2022, Malaysia issued a notice to initiate an anti-dumping duty review on some cold rolled steel products originating from Vietnam and Korea.

How two professional services firms, housed in a Labuan domiciled company, scaled up its ASEAN presence via Labuan IBFC.

The Labuan Financial Services Authority (Labuan FSA) announced the release of its Annual Report for 2015 (AR2015) which highlighted Labuan International Business and Financial Centre's (Labuan IBFC) continued growth trajectory in 2015 and its strengthened position as a viable IBFC in expanding its foot print in the Asia and the Pacific region.

The 8th Asian Captive Conference 2026 will convene global regulators, captive owners, and risk professionals in Kuala Lumpur to examine how captive insurance is evolving as a strategic tool for managing complex risks in today's volatile business environment. The conference will feature regulatory perspectives from across Asia, explore opportunities for Chinese enterprises, and examine innovative solutions including captive takaful and parametric insurance for addressing climate-related and operational chall

The agreement allows banks in both countries to operate in either country, through a mutual recognition to boost trade and investment between the two nations.

The Labuan Development Blueprint 2030 launched by the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak recently, will create the pathway to the growth and development of the Federal Territory Labuan.

Hoy, 7 de abril de 2026, la Secretaría de Economía publicó la resolución de inicio de la investigación antidumping sobre las importaciones de poliéster resina originarias de Malasia y Vietnam, independientemente del país...

Malaysia entered into the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) together with 11 other countries on 5 October 2015.

The events post 2020 saw how critical shipping was to trade and the daily life of consumers and business worldwide.

On 31.7.2023, the Brazilian Ministry of Development, Industry, Trade and Services ("Brazilian MDITS") initiated an anti-dumping investigation against the exports of gloves for non-surgical procedures...

The manufacturing industry in Malaysia is governed by the Industrial Co-ordination Act 1975. The Industrial Co-ordination Act 1975 imposes several requirements on companies...

In 2015, the global economic recovery remained modest. The unfolding developments going into 2016 indicate a challenging financial and economic environment.

Labuan International Business and Financial Centre sees Vietnam as a potential market and confident that its diverse offerings and transparent structures will attract business enterprises in this emerging economy.