Only cargo flights allowed to and from India since April 28: Wee
Wee said converting passenger flights to cargo-only flights had been a practice for many months now due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mon May 03 2021
MASkargo to receive China's Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine at KLIA tomorrow
The experience of managing the delivery of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines last Sunday, has contributed to the MASkargo being better equipped.
Fri Feb 26 2021
'It was the most nerve-wracking hour of my career', says pilot who flew vaccines to M'sia
It was the most nerve-racking hour in Captain Hamdan Che Ismail's 29-year career in the aviation industry, as he navigated flight MH604 carrying the first batch of COVID-19 vaccines to Malaysia.
Sun Feb 21 2021
COVID-19 Immunisation Program will increase investment - Economist
The National COVID-19 Immunisation Program will increase investment, thus making consumers spend more in the national market.
Sun Feb 21 2021
Vaccine arrives, takes Malaysia's battle against COVID-19 to next level
MOH has identified and prepared about 600 vaccination stations nationwide.
Sun Feb 21 2021
First batch of COVID-19 vaccine for Malaysia arrives today
The first batch of COVID-19 Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines arrived at 10 this morning via MasKargo at KLIA.
Sun Feb 21 2021
First batch of COVID-19 vaccine for Malaysia arrives today
This historic moment is expected to happen at about 10 am with the arrival of the first batch of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine on a Malaysia Airlines flight MH604.
Sun Feb 21 2021
Special team set up to coordinate process of receiving COVID-19 vaccine - MASkargo
Mohd Zulkefly said the team set up two months ago comprises 30 members who have expertise in vaccine management.
Sat Feb 20 2021
Malaysia Airlines plane to bring in COVID-19 vaccine
A Malaysia Airlines Airbus A330-300 plane emblazoned with the livery of the national flag has been tasked to fly in the COVID-19 Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for Malaysians on Sunday (Feb 21).
Thu Feb 18 2021
COVID: MASkargo steps up preparation to receive Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine
MASkargo had conducted a series of training to ferry the vaccine at -70 degree Celsius over the past five months.
Thu Feb 18 2021
MASkargo delivers COVID-19 test kits in first charter flight of the year
MASkargo recently delivered its first charter flight for the year, transporting about 20 tonnes of COVID-19 test kits from Seoul to Jakarta.
Mon Jan 11 2021
Lufthansa Cargo considers Malaysia an 'interesting market'
The announcement by MASKargo,to discontinue its freighter service to Frankfurt has spurred interest in Malaysia by European carriers.
Sat Jun 13 2015
MASKargo to fly giant pandas with newly adorned freighter
MASKargo has adorned its two-year-old A330 freighter to carry the two giant pandas from Chengdu to Kuala Lumpur.
Mon May 19 2014
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024