Royal Caribbean, MSC cancel cruises due to Red Sea attacks
The attacks by the Iran-backed militia in Yemen since November have slowed trade between Asia and Europe.
Fri Jan 19 2024
Avoid cruise travel as Omicron cases surge, says US CDC
The CDC raised its COVID-19 travel health notice level for cruise ships to its highest warning level, citing reports of COVID-19 outbreaks.
Fri Dec 31 2021
Royal Caribbean says 48 passengers test positive for COVID-19 on ship
Royal Caribbean said 95% of the community on board were fully vaccinated, while 98% of those who tested positive were also fully vaccinated.
Tue Dec 21 2021
Hong Kong halts cruise-to-nowhere as COVID-19 suspected in crew member
The crew member tested positive for COVID-19 in M'sia in July and then tested negative for more than 10 times since returning to Hong Kong.
Fri Oct 22 2021
Major cruise lines to restart voyages for vaccinated passengers
All three companies will offer trips from Seattle to Alaska as their inaugural cruises.
Tue May 25 2021
A year after Diamond Princess, cruise industry eyes return
A year after the ship went into quarantine off Japan, the cruise industry is hoping passengers will help steer them to calmer waters.
Wed Feb 17 2021
Passengers confined to cabins after COVID-19 case on Singapore cruise
According to the cruise director Annie Chang, the passengers and crew will stay onboard in their rooms until contact tracing is complete.
Wed Dec 09 2020
One year on, New Zealand remembers volcano tragedy that killed and injured dozens
The eruption on White Island left nearly all survivors struggling with severe and long-term injuries.
Wed Dec 09 2020
Singapore 'cruise-to-nowhere' turns back after COVID-19 case aboard
Emergency response plans have been activated including immediate isolation of close contacts, contact tracing and deep-cleaning of the ship.
Wed Dec 09 2020
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
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024