
Why is everyone talking about 'bleisure"?
"Bleisure" is fast becoming the major travel trend of the future.
Wed Apr 07 2021

Passenger traffic falls in January, cargo recovers - IATA
Global standards to securely record test and vaccination data in formats that will be internationally recognised are urgently needed.
Wed Mar 03 2021

Airlines: Costs slash not sufficient to neutralise cash burn - IATA
IATA reiterated its call for government relief measures to sustain airlines financially and avoid massive employment terminations.
Wed Oct 28 2020

IATA calls for countries to reopen borders, continue relief measures
IATA's call reflected deep industry frustration as government policies such as closed borders, travel restrictions and quarantines continue to annihilate travel demand.
Wed Sep 02 2020

IATA proposes alternatives to quarantine
The association is promoting a layered approach of measures to reduce the risk of countries importing COVID-19 via air travel.
Thu Jun 25 2020

A disastrous March for aviation as passenger demand plunge - IATA
IATA says Chinese airlines continued to see the steepest declines, with domestic demand down 65.5 per cent in March compared to March 2019.
Wed Apr 29 2020

Air France CEO wanted: Must have stomach for a fight, pay lousy
Alexandre de Juniac's exit as chief executive officer of Air France-KLM Group leaves the company with the unenviable task of finding a successor.
Thu Apr 07 2016

Air pollution responsible for nearly 7 million deaths annually worldwide
A report by the World Air Quality Index indicated that only 17 per cent of cities worldwide meet the recommended air quality standards.
Wed Mar 12 2025

At least 137 Gazans killed in Israeli attacks since ceasefire
According to the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor , Israel has been killing an average of seven Palestinians every two days.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Malaysia strengthens semiconductor supply chain with ASEAN member countries - Liew
Malaysia does not intend to compete with neighbouring countries or other ASEAN member states in its efforts to strengthen supply chains.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Six men arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil in Semenyih
Six men, including five foreigners in their 30s, were arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Hamas says new round of Gaza ceasefire talks has begun
expressing optimism that the talks could lead to "tangible progress"
Wed Mar 12 2025

Ukraine says ready to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia
Ukraine conveyed its readiness to accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, as delegations from Kyiv and Washington met in Saudi Arabia.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Musk's SpaceX agrees Starlink cooperation with Airtel in India
Tech billionaire Elon Musk plans to enter the Indian internet market with his Starlink satellite system, reported German news agency dpa.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Trump announces higher steel and aluminium tariffs for Canada
US President Donald Trump plans to impose additional high tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from Canada.
Wed Mar 12 2025
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[COLUMNIST] The futility of resisting English: A barrier to national progress
Promoting Malay language doesn't mean disparaging or undermining other languages, we can uplift it without diminishing others.
Wed Mar 12 2025

What is driving the bloodshed in Syria?
The violence has pitted the Islamist-led government's security forces against fighters from Assad's Alawite minority.
Wed Mar 12 2025