Malaysia risks losing privileges if citizens continue violating Saudi laws
Datuk Seri Syed Salleh Syed Abdul Rahman said if one is caught misusing tourist visas, it would tarnish Malaysia's reputation and image.
Wed May 15 2024
Malaysians stranded in Makkah for using tourist visa to perform Haj, TH looking best way to help - Dr Zulkifli
It is learnt that the prospective Haj group was deceived by the offer of cheap Haj package by using tourist visas to perform the pilgrimage.
Tue May 14 2024
Saudi Arabia allows all visa holders to perform Umrah
Saudi Arabia announced on Saturday that it has allowed all types of visitors, including those holding tourist visas, to perform Umrah in the kingdom.
Sun Aug 14 2022
India to re-open for tourists from October 15
The country had suspended all visas for foreigners in March 2020 when the pandemic took off as the government imposed a strict lockdown.
Fri Oct 08 2021
Saudi Arabia suspends umrah due to COVID-19 concerns
It has also suspended the entry of tourist visa holders coming from countries where cases of COVID-19 is on the rise.
Thu Feb 27 2020
Five reasons to make Indonesia your next destination
Here are five great reasons to pick Indonesia for your next getaway.
Mon May 09 2016
British journos jailed in Indonesia
Neil Bonner, 32, and Rebecca Prosser, 31, were sentenced Tuesday to two-and-a-half months in prison for misusing their tourist visas.
Tue Nov 03 2015
Thailand: New visa rules to be launched
Thailand's new six-month, multiple-entry tourist visas will become available from Nov 13, announced the country's Foreign Ministry.
Thu Sep 24 2015
Indonesia bars Australians from new visa-free list
Indonesia will soon allow tourists from an additional 30 countries to visit without a visa, but Australia was left off the list amid a row over looming executions.
Tue Mar 17 2015
Home Ministry prepares for US' visa waiver programme
Soon Malaysia will be the 38th country where its citizens would not need to apply for a tourist visa to the United States.
Tue Jul 08 2014
India proposes to have tourist visa-on-arrival for Malaysians
India's Tourism Ministry has proposed extending the visa-on-arrival (VOA) facility to tourists of 16 more countries, including Malaysia.
Sat Mar 02 2013
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
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024