![Police rescue four human trafficking victims in Labuan Police rescue four human trafficking victims in Labuan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51714453111_Filipinowomenjpg.jpg)
Police rescue four human trafficking victims in Labuan
Police said the victims were allegedly forced to work in nightspots on this duty-free island.
Tue Apr 30 2024
![Ustaz Zul wants to create commercial centres, lures investors to Rantau Panjang Ustaz Zul wants to create commercial centres, lures investors to Rantau Panjang](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/41667982133_TBustazzul.jpg)
Ustaz Zul wants to create commercial centres, lures investors to Rantau Panjang
BN candidate for Rantau Panjang Zulkarnain Yusoff is planning to develop the constituency, which is famous for its duty-free zone, with new commercial centres.
Wed Nov 09 2022
![Turkish, Malaysian exports to enjoy duty-free treatment effective Jan 1, 2023 Turkish, Malaysian exports to enjoy duty-free treatment effective Jan 1, 2023](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/71664507371_JointEconomic.jpg)
Turkish, Malaysian exports to enjoy duty-free treatment effective Jan 1, 2023
Effective Jan 1, 2023, about 99 pct of Turkish exports to Malaysia will enjoy duty-free treatment, while almost 86 pct of Malaysia's exports to Turkiye will enjoy a similar advantage under the MTFTA.
Fri Sep 30 2022
![Djokovic eager to play again after deportation from Australia Djokovic eager to play again after deportation from Australia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/51645406864_DUBAI.jpg)
Djokovic eager to play again after deportation from Australia
Djokovic will play competitively today for the first time this year in his opening Dubai Duty Free Championships match against Musetti.
Mon Feb 21 2022
![COVID-19 vaccination for teens in Labuan receives encouraging response COVID-19 vaccination for teens in Labuan receives encouraging response](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/81632470292_tbppvremajajpg.jpg)
COVID-19 vaccination for teens in Labuan receives encouraging response
The implementation of phase two of COVID-19 vaccination for students aged 13 to 15 in the duty-free island runs smoothly and has received an encouraging response from the parents.
Fri Sep 24 2021
![No more new import licence for cigarettes from Jan 1, 2021 No more new import licence for cigarettes from Jan 1, 2021](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/61590812157_Rokok.jpg)
No more new import licence for cigarettes from Jan 1, 2021
There will be no more new import licence for cigarettes issued by the Royal Malaysian Customs Department effective Jan 1, 2021.
Wed Dec 30 2020
![Implementation of cigarette tax will affect tourist arrivals - Tun M Implementation of cigarette tax will affect tourist arrivals - Tun M](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/81599130206_sidangmedia.jpg)
Implementation of cigarette tax will affect tourist arrivals - Tun M
Langkawi Member of Parliament, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said as a tax-free island, Langkawi cannot enjoy the sale of duty-free cigarettes.
Thu Dec 03 2020
![Pagoh Economic Zone spanning 1,600 hectares to be developed soon Pagoh Economic Zone spanning 1,600 hectares to be developed soon](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/71604050179_MuhyiddinYassin.jpg)
Pagoh Economic Zone spanning 1,600 hectares to be developed soon
Muhyiddin said the duty-free zone, which will be developed by Sime Darby Property, would also identify giant companies to invest in the zone.
Fri Oct 30 2020
![LADA eyes 2.5 mln tourist arrivals in Langkawi this year LADA eyes 2.5 mln tourist arrivals in Langkawi this year](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/51598692039_LADA.jpg)
LADA eyes 2.5 mln tourist arrivals in Langkawi this year
Four main packages are offered for domestic tourists -- honeymoon, family, meetings, incentives conferences and exhibitions.
Sat Aug 29 2020
![Chenang beach packed with tourists as Langkawi shows positive signs of tourism Chenang beach packed with tourists as Langkawi shows positive signs of tourism](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/71591763156_KeadaandiPantaiC.jpg)
Chenang beach packed with tourists as Langkawi shows positive signs of tourism
Chenang Beach, the favourite destination among tourists on the duty-free island, is beginning to enjoy positive response when it is open to the public due to the government's decision to allow domesti
Fri Jun 12 2020
![Pulau Pangkor belum 'nampak' perubahan? MB Perak tidak mahu langkah diambil terburu-buru Pulau Pangkor belum 'nampak' perubahan? MB Perak tidak mahu langkah diambil terburu-buru](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-01/61577840352_PulauPangkor.jpg)
Pulau Pangkor belum 'nampak' perubahan? MB Perak tidak mahu langkah diambil terburu-buru
Pembangunan akan dilakukan secara berperingkat-peringkat agar penduduk tempatan lebih bersedia dan dapat menikmati manfaatnya.
Wed Jan 15 2020
![#DduDuDduDu ais krim buat peminat BLACKPINK sebagai tanda minta maaf #DduDuDduDu ais krim buat peminat BLACKPINK sebagai tanda minta maaf](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2018-06/81530019461_Blackpink.jpg)
#DduDuDduDu ais krim buat peminat BLACKPINK sebagai tanda minta maaf
Disebabkan tidak dapat selesaikan persembahan mereka di 'Lotte Duty Free Family Festival' 22 Jun lalu, kumpulan K-pop terkemuka itu beri hadiah kepada peminat mereka.
Wed Jun 27 2018
![Lotte Duty Free bakal buka cawangan kedua di Vietnam Lotte Duty Free bakal buka cawangan kedua di Vietnam](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-11/51511782793_Lotte.jpg)
Lotte Duty Free bakal buka cawangan kedua di Vietnam
Pihaknya memperoleh hak eksklusif untuk menjalankan perniagaan di terminal baharu Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Cam Ranh sehingga 2018.
Mon Nov 27 2017
![Lake Kenyir to remain as Islamic tourism centre - Ahmad Razif Lake Kenyir to remain as Islamic tourism centre - Ahmad Razif](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-09/51504493529_TasikKenyir.jpg)
Lake Kenyir to remain as Islamic tourism centre - Ahmad Razif
Lake Kenyir will continue to be a syariah-compliant tourism area , despite it being declared a duty-free zone, said Terengganu Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Ahmad Razif Abd Rahman.
Mon Sep 04 2017
![Holistic approach to turn Labuan into premier tourist spot Holistic approach to turn Labuan into premier tourist spot](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-04/81493083253_PerahuLayar.jpg)
Holistic approach to turn Labuan into premier tourist spot
The duty-free island of Labuan has taken a holistic approach to include sport facilities in its urban planning and integrate them to develop an international profile as a tourist destination.
Tue Apr 25 2017