China, Malaysia to extend visa exemptions for travellers
China will extend visa exemptions for Malaysian travelers until 2025, and Malaysia will do the same for Chinese tourists until 2026.
Thu Jun 20 2024
UM apologises, expresses regret over controversial statements by foreign speaker
UM also lambasted the professor for saying that Malaysia is not safe for travellers in his latest post.
Thu Apr 25 2024
Thousands of trucks stuck at Afghan-Pakistan border crossing
Taliban authorities closed Torkham, the main point of transit for travellers and goods between Pakistan and landlocked Afghanistan.
Tue Feb 21 2023
COVID: No additional SOP for travellers from China entering Sabah - CM Hajiji
There will be no additional SOP imposed on travellers arriving in Sabah from China, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.
Wed Jan 11 2023
COVID: Sabah announces entry rules for travellers from China
Effective this Sunday, all travellers from China are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before entering Sabah.
Thu Jan 05 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
COVID pressures China's hospitals as countries mandate tests for travellers
The scale of the outbreak and doubts over official data prompted some countries to enact new travel rules on Chinese visitors.
Thu Dec 29 2022
US weighs new COVID rules for travellers from China, US officials say
The move comes after Japan, India and Malaysia announced stepped-up rules on travellers from China in the last 24 hours.
Wed Dec 28 2022
Why convenience is key for post-pandemic travel
From visa procedures to checking-in baggage, tomorrow's getaways will need to be seamless rather than a headache for travellers.
Sun Nov 06 2022
COVID-19 test no longer required for travellers from three categories
Effective May 1, travellers under three categories are no longer required to undergo COVID-19 test before departing for Malaysia and upon arrival.
Wed Apr 27 2022
Border reopening: Extreme joy for travellers arriving at KLIA
It was like winning a lottery ticket, said a young man from Klang, Selangor, when asked to describe his feelings upon arriving at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) from Melbourne.
Fri Apr 01 2022
Travellers to Malaysia must have minimum insurance coverage of US$20,000 - Khairy
The government has set a minimum insurance coverage (for COVID-19 and travelling) of US$20,000 for travellers arriving in Malaysia, in line with the country's border reopening on April 1.
Wed Mar 30 2022
Compulsory on-arrival COVID-19 test for travellers arriving in Singapore via land VTL from Nov 29
All travellers arriving in Singapore from Malaysia via the land VTL will be required to undertake an Antigen Rapid Test (ART) upon arrival.
Sun Nov 28 2021
Hundreds in Labuan still unable to meet their spouses in Sabah
Rozman said it was high time for the Sabah government to loosen its SOP for travellers from Labuan to enter Sabah.
Tue Aug 10 2021
Bubble burst: New Zealand suspends quarantine-free travel with Australia
The "travel bubble" had already been paused for travellers to and from New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia.
Fri Jul 23 2021
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
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