![No more COVID-19 tests for certain travellers - Khairy No more COVID-19 tests for certain travellers - Khairy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/51650288569_MenteriKesihatanK.jpg)
No more COVID-19 tests for certain travellers - Khairy
The requirement for COVID-19 testing before departure to Malaysia and upon arrival for certain categories of travellers has been dropped starting today, said Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.
Sun May 01 2022
![COVID-19 test no longer required for travellers from three categories COVID-19 test no longer required for travellers from three categories](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/51651067333_TBKJ.jpg)
COVID-19 test no longer required for travellers from three categories
Effective May 1, travellers under three categories are no longer required to undergo COVID-19 test before departing for Malaysia and upon arrival.
Wed Apr 27 2022
![Airlines need to ensure passengers download MySejahtera, obtain traveller card Airlines need to ensure passengers download MySejahtera, obtain traveller card](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/71648823758_TBKJENDEMIK.jpg)
Airlines need to ensure passengers download MySejahtera, obtain traveller card
Airlines need to ensure that passengers to Malaysia have already downloaded the MySejahtera app and obtained their traveller cards before departure, Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said.
Fri Apr 01 2022
![MPN recommends reopening of borders as early as March 1 MPN recommends reopening of borders as early as March 1](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/51644226095_TBMuhyiddin.jpg)
MPN recommends reopening of borders as early as March 1
Muhyiddin said the COVID-19 swab test should still be required before departure and upon arrival in accordance with the MOH recommendations.
Tue Feb 08 2022
![COVID-testing rules spark Christmas travel chaos in Australia as cases hit records COVID-testing rules spark Christmas travel chaos in Australia as cases hit records](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/81640226874_sydney.jpg)
COVID-testing rules spark Christmas travel chaos in Australia as cases hit records
Most states require travellers to have a negative test result 72 hours before departure in order to be allowed entry.
Thu Dec 23 2021
![Singapore, Malaysia reopen land border amid worries over the Omicron variant Singapore, Malaysia reopen land border amid worries over the Omicron variant](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-10/41477484578_Woodlands.jpg)
Singapore, Malaysia reopen land border amid worries over the Omicron variant
Travellers must test negative for COVID-19 before departure, and Malaysia also requires travellers to pass the on-arrival COVID-19 test.
Mon Nov 29 2021
![Tourists to Langkawi must undergo COVID-19 screening before departure - Khairy Tourists to Langkawi must undergo COVID-19 screening before departure - Khairy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/51631601306_KhairyJamaluddi.jpg)
Tourists to Langkawi must undergo COVID-19 screening before departure - Khairy
Starting tomorrow, travellers intending to visit Langkawi are required to undergo screening for COVID-19 before departure.
Wed Sep 15 2021
![No need for COVID-19 test three days before departure to Sarawak No need for COVID-19 test three days before departure to Sarawak](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/71616241687_SwabTest.jpg)
No need for COVID-19 test three days before departure to Sarawak
Individuals wishing to enter Sarawak from the Peninsula, Sabah and Labuan will no longer have to undergo the COVID-19 screening test three days before travelling to the state, effective Monday.
Sat Mar 20 2021
![AirAsia's domestic flights remain operational during MCO, police approval needed AirAsia's domestic flights remain operational during MCO, police approval needed](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/71591598251_Airasia.jpg)
AirAsia's domestic flights remain operational during MCO, police approval needed
AirAsia said for essential travel, passengers must obtain a valid approval from police before departure.
Tue Jan 12 2021
![Urine trouble: Japan train driver 'pees' on track causes furore Urine trouble: Japan train driver 'pees' on track causes furore](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/41474192988_JREast.jpg)
Urine trouble: Japan train driver 'pees' on track causes furore
The driver urinated over the rails before departure as he did not want to cause a delay by going to the restroom.
Sun Sep 18 2016
![Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739948701_TBYaroun.jpg)
Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws
Hezbollah says Israel was still occupying Lebanese territory and put the onus on the Lebanese state to get Israeli forces out.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41691592123_WangYi.jpg)
China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739935395_tbVladimirPutinDon.jpg)
Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739950345_PopeFrancis.jpg)
Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738903885_TBSaraDuterte.jpg)
Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/41733723992_LewisHamilton.jpg)
Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739962942_SheikhMohamedbinZ.jpg)
UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739940935_TBTaylorSwift.jpg)
Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/71737096454_palestinegazaisr.jpg)
More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739939398_TBLiewChinTong.jpg)
Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025