Labuan was under the rule of Brunei became the shelter for the ships from storms and pirate attacks.

Labuan was officially handed over to British by Raja Muda Hasim pada 18 December 1846 and was declared as a free trade port.

Labuans administration was handed over to British North Borneo Company which was known as The Chartered Company.

Labuan was placed under the administration of Straits Settlements. .

The Japanese Army invaded Labuan and took control of the island. The name was later changed into Maida Island.

Jeneral Masao Baba signed a surrender letter at Layang-layangan Beach in front of Jeneral Mejar George F. Wootten, 9th Division Commander of the Australian Allied Forces

Town Syndicate was founded to administer Labuan.

Labuan was proclaimed as the Federal Territory of Labuan.

Labuan was pronounced as the International Offshore Financial Centre. (IOFC).