China to reopen borders to foreign tourists for first time since 2020
Areas in China that required no visas prior to the pandemic will revert to visa-free entry, the foreign ministry said
Tue Mar 14 2023
Singapore to reopen borders on April 1 to all fully vaccinated travellers
Singapore's PM Lee said the republic will ease up cross-border travel substantially as the Omicron situation is now well under control.
Thu Mar 24 2022
New Zealand to reopen borders sooner than planned after years of COVID isolation
Tourists from visa-waiver countries including the United States, Britain and Singapore will now be able to visit from May 1.
Wed Mar 16 2022
Malaysia to reopen borders from April 1 - PM Ismail Sabri
The borders of the country will be reopened on April 1, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, in line with the plan on entering the Transition to Endemic Phase.
Tue Mar 08 2022
Malaysia to enter 'transition to endemic' phase, reopen borders from April 1 - PM Ismail Sabri
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob today announced that Malaysia will enter the 'Transition to Endemic' phase and will reopen its borders starting April 1.
Tue Mar 08 2022
Malaysia to reopen borders from April with quarantine waiver
Ismail Sabri said the country will also transition to the endemic phase of COVID-19 from next month.
Tue Mar 08 2022
Cabinet yet to discuss MPN proposal to reopen borders - PM
The Cabinet has yet to discuss the National Recovery Council (MPN)'s proposal to reopen the country's borders by March 1, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
Fri Feb 11 2022
Australia's reopening plans stumble as Omicron cases rise
Australia would review plans to reopen borders to skilled migrants and students from Dec. 1.
Mon Nov 29 2021
Thailand to welcome vaccinated travellers from 46 low-risk countries, including Malaysia
Visitors from the 46 low-risk countries and territories will be allowed to skip mandatory quarantine.
Fri Oct 22 2021
COVID-19: Singapore may reopen borders by year-end - BBC interview
Singapore is also discussing the mutual recognition of vaccine certificates with other nations.
Sun Mar 14 2021
IATA calls for countries to reopen borders, continue relief measures
IATA's call reflected deep industry frustration as government policies such as closed borders, travel restrictions and quarantines continue to annihilate travel demand.
Wed Sep 02 2020
COVID-19: Thailand draws up guidelines to reopen borders
Thailand is drawing up guidelines to reopen its borders for business travellers and tourists from low-risk countries.
Wed Jun 10 2020
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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