Over 23,000 Malaysians enter Thailand via Perlis border checkpoints
Malaysians who want to go on holiday are reminded to ensure that their travel documents are still valid.
Tue Sep 17 2024
Dewan Rakyat approves Malaysia Border Control and Protection Agency Bill
Malaysia Checkpoints and Border Agency will take over the functions of relevant agencies at the country's entry points.
Tue Jul 16 2024
Singapore warns of travel delays after technical issue at immigration checkpoints
The immigration said it was "experiencing system slowness at selected passenger clearance checkpoints", including at Changi Airport.
Fri Mar 31 2023
S'pore seizes 3 Malaysia-registered lorries laden with e-vaporisers, components worth over S$130,000
Singapore authorities seized more than S$130,000 worth of e-vaporisers and components at Tuas and Woodlands Checkpoints from three arriving Malaysia-registered lorries on May 9 and May 13.
Wed May 25 2022
33,700 people cleared Singapore-Malaysia land checkpoints as at 5 pm, April 1: Report
A total of 33,700 travellers cleared the Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints as of 5 pm on Friday (April 1), the first day of the reopening of the Singapore-Malaysia land border, CNA reported today.
Sat Apr 02 2022
Australia reports 1,882 COVID-19 cases as police quell protests
Thousands of police officers in Sydney and Melbourne deployed to quell planned anti-lockdown protests, set up checkpoints and barricades.
Sat Sep 18 2021
Saudi security forces commanders ready to implement security plans for this year's hajj season
The entry to the Grand Holy Mosque or holy sites will not be allowed but to those with permits through security checkpoints that were set at the entrances of the Makkah and holy sites.
Thu Jul 15 2021
Thailand announces new restrictions in Bangkok, other provinces
Authorities will set up checkpoints in Bangkok, including at the four southern provinces near Malaysia.
Mon Jun 28 2021
Total lockdown: 105 military personnel jointly manning police roadblocks in Labuan
The air force personnel were committed to assisting the police personnel in enforcing the lockdown effectively in the localities involved.
Tue Jun 15 2021
Import of meat into country not under DVS' jurisdiction
Approval for meat import is only allowed from countries and slaughterhouses that have been approved and meet the stipulated conditions.
Thu Apr 15 2021
Malaysia-Thailand border trade falls 9.1 pct in 2020
Overall border trade, including transit trade, declined 1.7 per cent last year due to closure of border checkpoints and strong baht in 2020.
Tue Mar 02 2021
COVID test at Singapore land checkpoints; all cargo drivers tested negative
Compulsory Antigen Rapid Test (ART) at Tuas and Woodlands checkpoints for cargo drivers and accompanying personnel entering the city-state from 9 am yesterday.
Sat Jan 23 2021
More than 1,400 Immigration personnel monitoring Sarawak checkpoints
Sarawak Immigration is also intensifying the installation of biometric face recognition system at Kuching International Airport.
Thu Oct 15 2020
23.18 million Malaysians, 21.23 million foreigners exit via land checkpoints
A total of 23.18 million local residents and 21.23 million foreigners exited the country via land border checkpoints from 2016 to 2019
Tue Jul 14 2020
Some 40,000 Thais repatriated from M'sia since first phase of MCO, says embassy
Some 40,000 Thai nationals have been safely repatriated from Malaysia through the air and border checkpoints back to their country since the first phase of the MCO.
Mon May 04 2020
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
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024