AirAsia adds over 5 million seats for China, India and Malaysia flights in 2024
The announcement also coincides with the recent announcement of the easing of travel restrictions for Malaysians to China, from Dec 1, 2023.
Mon Nov 27 2023
FMM welcomes government announcement on easing of hiring rules for foreign workers
The FMM welcomes the government's announcement to ease the hiring rules for foreign workers and the extension of the recalibration programme under the IIRP 2.0.
Tue Jan 10 2023
China reports 36,061 new COVID cases, from 37,828 previous day
China's cases are decreasing just as some cities announce easing of COVID curbs and lift lockdowns.
Thu Dec 01 2022
Australia to end mandatory home isolation for COVID patients
Australia began living with the virus from early this year through a staggered easing of curbs.
Fri Sep 30 2022
Japan set to announce easing of strict border measures
Japan is set to announce on Thursday that it will ease border controls put in place to counter the spread of the coronavirus.
Thu Feb 17 2022
Sarawak wants more direct flights following easing of travel restrictions
Sarawak is looking forward to seeing more new direct routes and increased frequency of direct flights from Penang, Kuala Lumpur, Johor and Kota Kinabalu as travel restrictions eased up in the state.
Thu Dec 02 2021
For stranded father, bittersweet reunion as Singapore-Malaysia border reopens
Almost two years later, an easing of restrictions this week finally allowed Mohammad Faris to see his family again.
Thu Dec 02 2021
Business sentiment expected to improve over next six months
Business confidence figures for the fourth quarter of 2021 have improved following the easing of economic restrictions in mid-October.
Fri Nov 26 2021
Esports talent in S.Korea gets boost from big business, easing of gaming ban
They will also benefit from the country's announcement in August that it would abolish a decade-old law that bans those below the age of 16 from playing online games.
Thu Oct 28 2021
Sydney readies to exit lockdown amid concerns over faster reopening plans
Australian doctors warned a too-rapid easing of COVID-19 restrictions in Sydney could put pressure on health systems and risk lives.
Fri Oct 08 2021
Brisk business as tourism-related centres resume operations
Tourism-based enterprises like zoos, aquariums, jungle parks, snorkelling, scuba-diving and fishing centres received an encouraging response from the public as they reopened for business today.
Fri Oct 01 2021
Fully vaccinated status applies for relaxation in all phases of PPN
The requirement for individuals to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to enjoy the easing of restrictions in social and economic sectors still applies to all phases of the PPN.
Fri Oct 01 2021
Easing of SOP for creative industry will strengthen arts, culture ecosystem - Nancy
Apart from contributing to the country's economic growth and bringing relief to industry players.
Wed Sep 08 2021
Singapore to start gradual easing of COVID-19 border restrictions
Visitors from those countries can from Sept. 8 bypass the isolation requirement if they test negative in four polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests.
Thu Aug 19 2021
Easing of restrictions timely for MSMEs - Wan Junaidi
The easing restrictions to allow businesses to operate in stages is timely, especially for micro, small and medium enterprises.
Sun Aug 15 2021
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
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