Check travel restriction status before travelling abroad - IRB
If taxpayers have tax arrears records and are subject to travel restrictions, they are requested to make a payment or contact IRB office.
Fri Feb 09 2024
AirAsia adds over 5 million seats for China, India and Malaysia flights in 2024
The announcement also coincides with the recent announcement of the easing of travel restrictions for Malaysians to China, from Dec 1, 2023.
Mon Nov 27 2023
As COVID-hit China reopens to the world, countries put up travel barriers
With China days away from dropping border controls, countries are lining up to impose curbs on travellers from China to contain its raging COVID-19 outbreak.
Fri Jan 06 2023
IATA urges govts to take experts' against travel restrictions advice
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has urged governments to listen to experts, including the World Health Organisation (WHO), that advised against travel restrictions.
Wed Jan 04 2023
IATA's Geneva gathering to chart airline industry's future
While the lifting of travel restrictions has brought relief to the aviation industry, airlines continue to see threats from inflation, the risk of recession, and foreign exchange volatility.
Mon Dec 05 2022
Canada to remove all COVID travel restrictions from Oct 1
The country had passed the peak of the latest wave of coronavirus infections, the government said.
Tue Sep 27 2022
Singapore to drop most indoor mask requirements next week
The health ministry also updated rules for non-vaccinated travellers, dropping a 7-day quarantine requirement starting next week.
Wed Aug 24 2022
Capital A calls on Asian governments to further ease travel restrictions
Bo Lingam said the COVID-19 testing requirements should constantly be reviewed to ensure that they remain relevant.
Mon Apr 18 2022
Travellers from countries with travel restrictions allowed to enter Sabah with conditions
Masidi said they had to take a COVID-19 RT-PCR test two days prior to departure from the countries.
Sat Dec 25 2021
Sarawak wants more direct flights following easing of travel restrictions
Sarawak is looking forward to seeing more new direct routes and increased frequency of direct flights from Penang, Kuala Lumpur, Johor and Kota Kinabalu as travel restrictions eased up in the state.
Thu Dec 02 2021
Eight countries are on Malaysia's travel ban list
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has listed eight countries on temporary travel restriction with Malawi being the latest on the list following the spread of a new COVID-19 variant known as Omicron.
Wed Dec 01 2021
FACTBOX: Global spread of Omicron cases and associated travel curbs
Following is a selected country-by-country snapshot of confirmed Omicron cases and travel restrictions imposed.
Mon Nov 29 2021
US expects delays Monday when COVID-19 travel restriction lifts, official says
The United States on Monday is lifting travel restrictions for fully vaccinated air travellers from 33 countries.
Sat Nov 06 2021
Thailand reopens: What you need to know
On Monday, Thailand will reopen its doors to vaccinated travellers from more than 40 countries.
Sat Oct 30 2021
KLCC expects full resumption of business events following travel restrictions ease
Alan Pryor hopes that the reopening of the industry will be expedited based on the progress made.
Wed Oct 13 2021
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
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