As COVID-hit China reopens to the world, countries put up travel barriers
With China days away from dropping border controls, countries are lining up to impose curbs on travellers from China to contain its raging COVID-19 outbreak.
Fri Jan 06 2023
Hong Kong residents rush to get vaccinated ahead of China border reopening
City government centres providing shots against COVID have in recent days been mostly booked solid, some until February.
Thu Jan 05 2023
Air traffic will increase in 2023 following China's border reopening - Anthony Loke
There will be flights going in and out of China, and Loke believes it will increase air traffic movement between both countries next year.
Wed Dec 28 2022
Over a million tourists arrivals in Malaysia since border reopening
Malaysia has managed to attract over a million tourists so far, over half of the targeted 2 million international tourists set by the government this year since the border reopening on April 1.
Sat Jun 04 2022
Malaysia Airports: International traffic surges 53 pct after border reopening
Five airlines resumed 17 international routes last month, including Vietjet Air, Scoot, AirAsia, Thai AirAsia, and AirAsia X.
Mon May 23 2022
Tears and chocolate as New Zealand opens its borders to 60 more countries
New Zealand had some of the hardest curbs on the earth in the course of the pandemic.
Mon May 02 2022
Border reopening a boon to Johor's economy - Onn Hafiz
The reopening of the Malaysia-Singapore borders on April 1 has boosted business in Johor, with thousands of Singaporeans crossing the Causeway for shopping.
Sat Apr 30 2022
Johor cops refute claims crime level up after border reopening
Johor police have refuted claims of an increase in crime after the reopening of the Malaysia-Singapore border, as the crime index is under control with no increase reflected.
Tue Apr 19 2022
Border reopening: Raya cookie traders enjoy brisk business
The reopening of the land border between Malaysia and Singapore since April 1 has provided much-needed relief to many parties, especially traders selling Aidilfitri necessities around the city.
Tue Apr 19 2022
Transition to endemic phase, border reopening help boost national economy - Mustapa
The transition to the endemic phase and the reopening of Malaysia's borders have clearly provided a positive impact on the national economy compared to the pandemic phase two years ago.
Sat Apr 16 2022
Border reopening: Sabah to receive first international flight on April 16
Jafry said apart from the flights from Singapore, Royal Brunei was also scheduled to fly into Sabah beginning May 6.
Tue Apr 05 2022
Border reopening reunites families, boosts tourism industry
Malaysia reopened her international borders to foreign travellers at midnight today, placing the country in the best position towards economic recovery, especially for the tourism sector.
Fri Apr 01 2022
Sultan Ibrahim: Border reopening will spur socio-economic recovery
The reopening of the Malaysia-Singapore border is expected to further boost the country's recovery efforts as well as the people's socio-economy.
Fri Apr 01 2022
Border reopening: Enough passport books to meet increase in applications - Hamzah
The Home Ministry has given an assurance that there is a sufficient stock of Malaysian international passport books with the Immigration Department (JIM) to meet the rise in passport applications.
Fri Apr 01 2022
Border reopening: All entry points at country's borders under control - IGP
The situation at all entry points at the country's borders is under control with no occurrence of any untoward incidents following the reopening of Malaysia's borders after two years.
Fri Apr 01 2022
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024