Selangor records highest applications for RTK 2.0, more than RM100 million collection in revenue
The collection was made through applications and registration of a total of 182,754 illegal immigrants.
Fri May 12 2023
Indonesia hopes Malaysia can issue RTK 2.0 SOP soonest
Indonesia hopes that Malaysia can quickly issue a SOP for the foreign worker recalibration programme (RTK) 2.0 announced on January 10.
Mon Jan 30 2023
RTK syndicate raking in RM2 million busted
The Immigration Department recently foiled the activities of a syndicate that used registered companies allegedly involved in the Labour Recalibration (RTK) programme to cheat foreign workers.
Fri Jun 10 2022
COVID: RTK-Ag test kits to be distributed to 59 Perak ADUN service centres - Exco
The Perak government has prepared 1,000 free self-test COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test Kits (RTK-Ag) for each of 59 ADUN service centres.
Tue May 03 2022
Individuals undergoing HSO can be released on fourth day if confirmed negative - Khairy
COVID-19 positive individuals who are undergoing HSO order can be released on the fourth day if confirmed negative through COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test (RTK-Ag) supervised by a medical practitioner.
Wed Apr 27 2022
Four men arrested for RTK programme fraud - Immigration
Three foreign men and a local man were arrested for allegedly operating a fraudulent outsourcing syndicate to make a profit of RM2 million from the government's Labour Recalibration Programme (RTK).
Tue Apr 19 2022
RTK-AG TESTS can be done at any private health facilities in Malaysia within 24 hours upon arrival
Screening can be done at any private health facilities including clinics and hospitals within 24 hours of arrival in Malaysia.
Fri Apr 08 2022
COVID: MOH can take action against individuals falsifying test results - Khairy
The Ministry of Health (MOH) can take legal action against individuals who falsify antigen rapid test kit (RTK) results in the MySejahtera application, said its Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.
Sat Mar 26 2022
Travellers who fail to do professional RTK-AG test could face deportation - Khairy
Travellers who fail to undergo a professional RTK-Ag test for COVID-19 within 24 hours upon arrival in Malaysia could face deportation, said Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.
Thu Mar 24 2022
Public urged not to be influenced by dubious RTK antigen test results
The public has been advised not to be influenced by the various videos on social media showing COVID-19 rapid test kits (RTK) giving dubious results.
Sun Mar 06 2022
No need for quarantine upon arrival for fully vaccinated travellers who had COVID-19 before - Khairy
Travellers who had been infected with COVID-19 and have completed their vaccination do not need to undergo quarantine upon arrival in Malaysia but are still required to take the RTK Antigen (Ag) test.
Wed Jan 12 2022
Employers must immediately hire foreign workers under RTK programme - Hamzah
Employers have been given two weeks for the placement of 280,088 foreign workers who have registered under the Labour Recalibration Programme (RTK), said Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin.
Tue Nov 30 2021
One COVID-19 positive case detected in first day of M'sia-S'pore VTL - Khairy
The case was detected through RTK-Antigen on-arrival testing conducted at the international entry point.
Mon Nov 29 2021
Sabah allows interstate travel from Nov 1 - Chief Minister
The Sabah government would allow cross-state travel for social visits and tourism starting Nov 1, said Chief Minister Datuk Hajiji Noor.
Wed Oct 13 2021
Reporting of Langkawi tourism bubble infections should be limited to domestic tourists only
A sign of good things to come for the recovery of the tourism industry when as of today the tourism bubble infection still remains at one.
Thu Oct 07 2021
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?
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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