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Navigating the Hari Raya Aidilfitri festivities: Essential travel tips and advisory
Here are WHO's recommended 5 main Safety Tips for all travellers during this festive period.
Wed Apr 10 2024
![COVID: Sabah announces entry rules for travellers from China COVID: Sabah announces entry rules for travellers from China](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/71652452421_TBmasidimanjun.jpg)
COVID: Sabah announces entry rules for travellers from China
Effective this Sunday, all travellers from China are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before entering Sabah.
Thu Jan 05 2023
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Travellers entering Malaysia must go through fever screening - Dr Zaliha
All travellers arriving from abroad, including from China, must go through a fever screening at the International Entry Points in Malaysia.
Fri Dec 30 2022
![Khairy: Traveller's card no longer needed to enter Malaysia Khairy: Traveller's card no longer needed to enter Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/81656328637_KhairyJamaluddin.jpg)
Khairy: Traveller's card no longer needed to enter Malaysia
Effective Monday (Aug 1), all travellers entering Malaysia no longer need to fill in and complete the traveller's card feature in the MySejahtera application.
Sat Jul 30 2022
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Compulsory on-arrival COVID-19 test for travellers arriving in Singapore via land VTL from Nov 29
All travellers arriving in Singapore from Malaysia via the land VTL will be required to undertake an Antigen Rapid Test (ART) upon arrival.
Sun Nov 28 2021
![New Zealand suspends entry for travellers from India due to high COVID-19 cases New Zealand suspends entry for travellers from India due to high COVID-19 cases](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/41605843468_NewZealandPrimeMi.jpg)
New Zealand suspends entry for travellers from India due to high COVID-19 cases
New Zealand temporarily suspended entry for all travellers from India, including its own citizens.
Thu Apr 08 2021
![COVID-19: Undergo screening three days before leaving Sabah - Dr Adham Baba COVID-19: Undergo screening three days before leaving Sabah - Dr Adham Baba](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/51601805321_TBAdhamBaba.jpg)
COVID-19: Undergo screening three days before leaving Sabah - Dr Adham Baba
Effective tomorrow (25 Nov), all travellers from Sabah will have to undergo COVID-19 screenings three days before leaving for other states, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba.
Tue Nov 24 2020
![Singapore to tighten border measures with Malaysia Singapore to tighten border measures with Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/41603677164_singapore.jpg)
Singapore to tighten border measures with Malaysia
All travellers entering Singapore "from Nov 22, 2020, 2359 hours" who have a travel history in the past 14 days to Malaysia will be required to serve a 14-day SHN at dedicated facilities.
Fri Nov 20 2020
![Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738813756_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security
Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
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Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?
Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739535661_Congolesepeople.jpg)
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter
Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen? How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/41736248917_TBCANADAPM.jpg)
How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?
The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51720518165_OhmatdytChildrenK.jpg)
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns
Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-09/51725854695_ArtificialIntellige.jpg)
AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says
Over the next decade, AI is expected to redefine job roles rather than eliminate them.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41739334203_OpenAIlogo.jpg)
OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert
While OpenAI claims its tool rivals human analysts, AI inevitably lacks judgement, scrutiny and expertise that make good research valuable.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/81473819684_Headphone.jpg)
Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood
The power of music comes from our choices in what to listen to and the human agency we express in this act.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs? Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/41733826427_MigrantscrosstheE.jpg)
Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?
Nearly 700 boats carrying more than 36,800 people crossed the Channel between France and Britain in 2024.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste? US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/51733387237_DonaldTrump.jpg)
US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?
Sovereign wealth funds are usually associated with great wealth - Norway's 'oil fund' is estimated to be worth US$1.7 trillion.
Sat Feb 15 2025