Death of Indonesian detainees in Sabah Immigration depots due to delays in repatriation
Malaysia and Indonesia introduced strict quarantines, movement controls, border closures and travel bans since 2020 to curb COVID-19 cases.
Thu Jun 30 2022
Johor worst-affected by border closure - Muhyiddin
Muhyiddin said about 300,000 Johor residents who commuted to S'pore for work lost their source of income as a result of the border closure.
Sat Mar 05 2022
Brunei extends border closure with Malaysia for 15 more days
The conditions for the consideration of entry and exit are subject to be reviewed by the COVID-19 Steering Committee from time to time.
Fri Dec 31 2021
Tourism Malaysia gears up to woo Indonesian travellers
Tourism Malaysia welcomes fully vaccinated Indonesian travellers to Langkawi after nearly two years of border closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sun Nov 28 2021
Singapore set for slow recovery from pandemic after worst recession
The financial and transport hub was hit hard last year by local virus-related restrictions, border closures around the world.
Mon Jan 04 2021
Mired in crises, North Korea's Kim to open big party meeting
As a result of the border closure, North Koreas trade volume with China in the first 10 months of this year fell by 75%.
Mon Dec 28 2020
'Sick man of Europe': UK cut off over fears about new COVID strain
The United Kingdom was shut off from much of Europe after its closest allies cut transport ties due to fears about a new strain of the coronavirus.
Mon Dec 21 2020
A lifeline for Malaysia Airlines?
Hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, airlines around the world are battling cash crunch amid plunging demand caused by travel restrictions and border closures.
Tue Nov 24 2020
COVID-19: Foreign Ministry to assist affected Malaysians in Africa
The Foreign Ministry through its missions in Africa continues to provide the best alternative for Malaysians in the continent who are affected by the border closure and temporary suspension of flights
Sun Jun 07 2020
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend
A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
Tue Nov 26 2024
TikTok decision coming soon as Jan. 19 divestment deadline looms
Judges are reviewing TikTok's challenge to a law requiring ByteDance to sell its US assets by Jan. 19 or face a ban.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Lebanese sources: Biden, Macron set to announce Israel-Hezbollah truce
In Washington, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said, "We're close" but "nothing is done until everything is done".
Tue Nov 26 2024
PM meets chaebol tycoon to attract more FDI to Malaysia
Chaebols are prominent figures from South Korea's family-owned conglomerates.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Govt won't allow non-citizen vehicles to enjoy RON95 subsidy - Economy Ministry
The implementation of the RON95 subsidy in 2025 is expected to provide savings of RM3.6 billion to government expenditure.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Ringgit opens lower as greenback gains ground
Dr Mohd Afzanizam says the market responded positively to news of hedge fund manager Scott Bessent heading the US Treasury Department.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Management of low-cost housing, gov't quarters, focus at Dewan Rakyat today
Also among the highlights, UNICEF report on 12.3pct of teenagers in Klang Valley's PPR face mental health issues and suicidal tendencies.
Tue Nov 26 2024