Sabah mulls reducing quarantine period for individuals from abroad
Masidi said it would be applicable to citizens and non-citizens who arrived in Sabah from abroad.
Tue Nov 02 2021
14-day compulsory quarantine for individuals entering Sabah
Non-Sabahans are required to undergo the quarantine at designated hotels, namely 16 in Kota Kinabalu and one in Tawau at their own expenses.
Wed May 19 2021
COVID: Sarawak will consider scrapping 14-day quarantine if situation improves
The Sarawak government will consider the suggested scrapping of the 14-day compulsory quarantine for entry into the state if the COVID-19 situation in Malaysia improves.
Sun Apr 11 2021
Five main focus of Ismail Sabri's press conference today
A total of 7,805 individuals are undergoing compulsory quarantine while 540 individuals have been sent to hospital for treatment.
Tue Jan 05 2021
COVID-19: Thailand detects UK virus strain
The father, mother and two children travelled from Kent, southeastern England are undergoing compulsory quarantine at a private hospital in Thailand.
Mon Jan 04 2021
Hong Kong imposes 21-day quarantine for visitors, adds South Africa to banned list
Hong Kong extended a compulsory quarantine by an extra seven days to 21 days for all visitors outside China, effective Friday.
Fri Dec 25 2020
81,240 individuals quarantined on return since July 24 - Ismail Sabri
11,682 individuals were currently undergoing compulsory quarantine and 509 had been sent to the hospital for treatment.
Fri Dec 04 2020
Tested negative thrice, Hishammuddin given exception from compulsory quarantine
Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein has been released from compulsory quarantine at his home after all three COVID-19 screening tests that he had undergone were found negative.
Mon Oct 05 2020
Alor Setar Prison area under 14-day TEMCO from Oct 6 - Ismail Sabri
The Health Ministry (MOH) has confirmed a rise in positive COVID-19 cases in the prison area.
Sun Oct 04 2020
COVID-19: Professional footballer tests positive in Thailand
The 29-year-old Buriram United Football Club midfielder who is from Uzbekistan arrived in Thailand on Aug 13, and had completed a 14-day compulsory quarantine.
Sat Sep 12 2020
COVID-19: Thailand records three new cases, including 2 foreigners
Thailand reported three new COVID-19 cases and zero fatalities over the last 24 hours.
Sun Aug 09 2020
People returning from overseas not allowed to choose quarantine stations
The government has made it compulsory for anyone returning to Malaysia from overseas to undergo a compulsory quarantine procedure for 14 days at designated quarantine stations.
Fri Jul 24 2020
Back to quarantine stations for returnees - Ismail Sabri
The government decided to impose the compulsory quarantine because there were still cases of people violating the SOP for home quarantine.
Tue Jul 21 2020
Travellers risk action if they remove quarantine wristband
Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said action would be taken on any individual who removed the wristband before the end of the observation period.
Sat Jun 13 2020
Isolate yourself even when undergoing home quarantine
The action needed to be taken to avoid those quarantined from infecting other family members.
Sat Jun 13 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