Americans gather in Kuala Lumpur for tense 2024 US presidential election watch
The event brought together expatriates, diplomats, and local political enthusiasts to watch the election results live.
Wed Nov 06 2024
Audit: Unsatisfactory management of tax collection, 15,293 expatriates do not have tax files
The recruitment of expatriates has contributed to the country's revenue but several weaknesses need to be given attention including the unsatisfactory tax collection management involving them.
Tue Mar 22 2022
Expats head for the exit as 'easy' Singapore's COVID controls bite
Some compare its strict COVID rules with more freedom back home or bemoan the inability to travel freely to visit family.
Thu Jan 27 2022
The best place to be an expat this year is Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur boasts many advantages when it comes to picking a home base for a new life abroad.
Tue Dec 14 2021
ESC speeds issue of expatriate immigration passes - Hamzah
Expatriates arriving in Malaysia through KLIA can now obtain Immigration pass stickers at the Expatriate Services Division (ESD) Satellite Centre at the airport upon arrival.
Tue Nov 30 2021
Expats wait anxiously as Singapore weighs COVID-19 reopening
Singapore has had especially strict border controls, quarantine and contact tracing.
Thu Aug 05 2021
Hong Kong's tough COVID-19 rules see babies isolated, families cramped in tiny spaces
Many expatriate families with young children were among the hundreds of residents sent to quarantine last week after an outbreak at a gym.
Mon Mar 15 2021
Govt to discuss free vaccination for foreign workers, expatriates
The Special Vaccine Supply Access Guarantee Committee (JKJAV) will discuss whether to vaccinate foreign workers and expatriates for free to effectively curb COVID-19 outbreaks.
Tue Jan 05 2021
Govt to discuss free vaccination for foreign workers, expatriates
Khairy said the measures were important to encourage employers to ensure their employees get vaccinated.
Tue Jan 05 2021
Govt identifying countries willing to receive refugees - Mastura
The humanitarian policy must be considered at all times although Malaysia was not a member of the 1951 Refugee Convention under the UN.
Tue Sep 08 2020
Six cars submerged in flash flood in Taman Negara
The five cars were among six vehicles involved in the incident at about 5.30 am. The sixth car belonged to a resort worker.
Mon Jul 13 2020
Expatriates in top management position allowed to enter Malaysia - Ismail Sabri
The expatriates would have to undergo COVID-19 screening in their home country before leaving for Malaysia or the screening could be conducted on their arrival here.
Fri Jun 19 2020
The country's borders are still shut to foreigners - Ismail Sabri
The national borders remain shut to foreigners and only returning Malaysians are allowed in.
Tue Jun 09 2020
Free movement of people to continue for at least two years after Brexit - media
The first full round of talks to extricate Britain from the EU ended on Thursday with few compromises and differences over how to protect the future of expatriate citizens.
Fri Jul 21 2017
Ops Lavish: Main suspect released on MACC bond
The main suspect in a bribery case involving professional work permits for expatriates and foreigners worth more than RM20 million, was released today.
Sun May 21 2017
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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