No more MCO, just stricter control at borders - Hishammuddin
The government will not reimpose the Movement Control Order (MCO) but stricter control measures will be implemented at the country's entry and exit points in a bid to curb COVID-19.
Tue Jan 11 2022
Australia undaunted by mounting COVID-19 cases
Australia would not need to follow the Netherlands, which has reimposed a strict lockdown over Christmas and New Year.
Sun Dec 19 2021
Austria reimposes full COVID-19 lockdown, to make vaccinations compulsory
Austria introduced a lockdown for those who are not fully vaccinated on Monday but since then infections have continued to set new records.
Fri Nov 19 2021
Singapore looking into unusual surge after record COVID-19 cases
Authorities have reimposed curbs that include limiting social interactions and dining out to two people in order to slow virus transmission.
Thu Oct 28 2021
Kelantan residents accept second MCO, hope no further extension
Kelantan residents have accepted the Movement Control Order (MCO) that has been reimposed in the state from today until January 26 for their own sake and to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Sat Jan 16 2021
Wage Subsidy Programme 2.0 can help companies for three months if MCO reimposed
The Wage Subsidy Programme (PSU) 2.0 can help employers and employees in certain sectors affected by the COVID-19 pandemic for another three months if MCO is reimposed.
Fri Oct 02 2020
MCO may have to be reimposed if COVID-19 cases rise sharply - Muhyiddin
Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin tonight reminded the people that the Movement Control Order (MCO) may have to be reimposed if there is a sharp increase in COVID-19 cases in the country.
Tue Sep 15 2020
COVID-19: Two-week PSBB in Jakarta beginning tomorrow
The large-scale social restrictions (PSBB) will be reimposed in Jakarta for two weeks starting tomorrow following the sharp rise in COVID-19 cases in the province.
Sun Sep 13 2020
Iran hails support for nuclear deal against US
Iran has stepped up its nuclear activities in the past year in retaliation for Washington's pullout from the deal.
Wed Sep 02 2020
PM hints of hardship if lockdown reimposed due to surge in COVID-19
Muhyiddin said if the government reimposed a lockdown, it would have a very major impact especially on the economy, and the country would lose at least RM2 billion a day.
Mon Jul 20 2020
Australia's second largest city heads back into coronavirus lockdown
Lockdown measures were reimposed in Melbourne with residents confined in their homes unless undertaking essential business for six weeks.
Tue Jul 07 2020
Japan lifts Tokyo's state of emergency, eyes fresh stimulus
Abe, however, warns a state of emergency could be reimposed if the pace of infections picked up
Mon May 25 2020
U.S. envoy to U.N. demands Myanmar prosecutions, weapons curbs, over Rohingya
It was the first time the United States called for punishment of military leaders behind the repression, but stopped short of threatening to reimpose U.S. sanctions which were suspended.
Fri Sep 29 2017
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