The History Of F.T. Labuan

Labuan was declared Federal Territory in 1984. In 1990 the Federal Territory of Labuan was declared IOFC (International Offshore Financial Centre).

• 1800
  

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

• 1846
  

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

• 1888
  

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

• 1907
  

  Labuan was placed under the administration of Straits Settlements.

• 1942
  

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

• 1945
  

  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

• 1947
  

  Town Syndicate was founded to administer Labuan.

• 16 April 1984
  

  Labuan was proclaimed as the Federal Territory of Labuan.

• 1 Oktober 1990
  

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