Australia to limit foreign student enrolments in migration crackdown
The government looks to rein in record migration that has contributed to a spike in home rental prices.
Tue Aug 27 2024
Australia doubles foreign student visa fee in migration crackdown
From July 1, international student visa fees increases, while onshore applications barred for visitor visa holders.
Mon Jul 01 2024
Reports of Saudi Arabia withdrawing new visa fee not true - Wisma Putra
Recent local and international media reports of Saudi Arabia withdrawing the new visa fee implemented on Oct 2 is not true, said the Foreign Ministry.
Thu Dec 08 2016
Cancellation of Haj, Umrah visa fees alleviates burden of pilgrims
The cancellation of visa fees for Umrah and Haj announced by the Saudi Arabian government will definitely alleviate the burden of pilgrims and encourage more to perform the pilgrimage.
Tue Dec 06 2016
Saudi visa fees no deterrent to investors: minister
Majed al-Qasabi "confirms the charges for entry visas will not affect the flow of foreign investments to the kingdom, which seeks to attract quality investment."
Fri Nov 18 2016
'Crazy' hike in Saudi visa fees could impact business ties
A seven-fold hike in visa fees to do business in Saudi Arabia risks deterring the foreign investment needed to transform its oil-dependent economy, diplomats and other sources say.
Fri Oct 21 2016
Saudi raises hajj and umrah fees effective Oct 2
The Saudi Government will increase the visa charges for hajj and umrah effective October 2.
Wed Aug 10 2016
South Korea waives visa fees to attract tourists amid MERS
South Korea on Wednesday said it would waive visa fees for visitors from China and Southeast Asia as it struggles to recover from the MERS outbreak which has seen tourist numbers plummet.
Wed Jul 01 2015
Nazri to propose visa fee waiver for Chinese tourists
The move aims to help achieve the target of MyFest 2015 to attract 29.4 million tourist arrivals and tourism receipts totalling RM89 billion next year.
Sat Nov 15 2014
Australia waives visa fees for passengers' families
Australia will waive the visa fees for the families of the passengers of a lost Malaysian airliner if they wish to visit the country.
Tue Mar 25 2014
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