Countries mandate COVID tests for China travellers, EU to discuss
Malaysia will screen all inbound travellers for fever and test wastewater from aircraft arriving from China for COVID-19.
Tue Jan 03 2023
COVID travel curbs against Chinese visitors 'discriminatory' - State media
South Korea and Spain joined a growing list of countries, including the United States, India and others, to impose COVID tests for travellers from China.
Fri Dec 30 2022
Japan to waive pre-departure COVID tests for vaccinated travellers
The requirement for tests will be lifted from Sept. 7, Kishida said.
Wed Aug 24 2022
New Zealand's borders fully open after long pandemic closure
Most visitors arriving in New Zealand still need to be vaccinated against COVID and must take two COVID tests after arriving.
Mon Aug 01 2022
Unnerved Shanghai residents brave stifling heat for mass COVID tests
Persistent small outbreaks fuels anxiety in a city that is still recovering from the painful two-month lockdown lifted a few weeks ago.
Wed Jul 13 2022
Quarantine-free travel in Vietnam for foreign visitors with negative COVID-19 test
The regulations state that visitors with negative COVID tests can enjoy quarantine-free travel from day one.
Wed Mar 16 2022
Oscars to require COVID tests for all, vaccines for most
Performers and presenters at the film industry's highest honors also must undergo PCR testing.
Sat Feb 19 2022
China's Beijing orders more COVID tests as cases mount before Olympics
Fengtai District would organise nucleic acid tests for COVID-19 for all of its residents today, the health authorities said.
Sun Jan 23 2022
Pop royalty in world-spanning gigs for climate, vaccines
Tens of thousands of spectators are due to attend the biggest concerts, on the condition of vaccination proof or negative COVID tests.
Sun Sep 26 2021
European air lobbies fear summer chaos at airports
IATA reports that people travelling at peak times now stay twice as long at airports three hours compared with 2019.
Fri Jun 04 2021
Olympics: Japan considers asking Olympic fans for negative COVID tests, vaccinations - Yomiuri
The govt was considering if spectators should be required to show a negative test result taken within a week of attending an Olympic event.
Mon May 31 2021
Britain to pilot COVID tests for care home visitors
Visitors to care homes in parts of England will be able to get tested for COVID-19 under a new pilot scheme aimed at reducing onerous restrictions in time for Christmas.
Sat Nov 14 2020
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
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024