Thailand's visa waiver for Chinese tourists under fire after string of crimes
The visa-free policy has increased transnational crime, partly from Chinese criminals who use Thailand as a base, the Senator says.
Fri Jan 24 2025
China agrees to extend visa exemption for Malaysian tourists
China has extended the visa-free policy for short-term visits to the republic for Malaysia and 11 other nations until the end of 2025.
Fri May 31 2024
China keen on mutual permanent visa-free policy with Malaysia
The introduction of reciprocal visa waivers between China and Malaysia has helped to promote tourism and people-to-people exchanges.
Thu Mar 07 2024
China's visa-free policy facilitates travels from six countries
Around 214,000 people from France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and Malaysia entered China in December 2023.
Tue Jan 02 2024
No visa hike for Malaysians visiting India, says PM Najib
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak says there is no change in Malaysia's new visa-free policy for Indian tourists staying in the country for 15 days or less.
Tue Apr 04 2017
Crypto markets lose steam as Trump begins tentatively
Cryptocurrencies notch small gains after US President Donald Trump commissioned a report on regulation and potential crypto reserves.
Fri Jan 24 2025
North Korea suspected of preparing to send more troops to Russia, Seoul says
South Korea suspects North Korea may send more troops to Russia to fight in Ukraine, despite past losses and captured soldiers.
Fri Jan 24 2025
French divorcee who stopped having sex with husband wins appeal at European court
The ECHR ruled that the French courts had violated the woman's right to respect for private and family life.
Fri Jan 24 2025
KLIA Aerotrain service expected to resume in Q2 2025
Datuk Mohd Izani Ghani says ongoing technical evaluations are important and expected to be completed by April.
Fri Jan 24 2025
Malaysian palm oil to trade around 4,000 ringgit/T in 2025, says Mistry
Palm oil consumption tends to rise during Ramadan, which is expected to start in early March, as Muslims gather at dusk to break their fast.
Fri Jan 24 2025
Trump says he is not sure US should be spending anything on NATO
Washington finances 15.8% of the 32-member military alliance's yearly expenditure of around $3.5 billion.
Fri Jan 24 2025
Police record comedian's statement over 'Ham' posting
Tan Sri Razarudin Husain stated that the police have received 16 reports regarding the 'ham' issue and have opened an investigation paper.
Fri Jan 24 2025
UK teenager jailed for minimum of 52 years for 'harrowing' Southport girls' murders
Axel Rudakubana admitted killing the girls and stabbing 10 others last July in the northern English town of Southport.
Fri Jan 24 2025
Gaza ceasefire traps Netanyahu between Trump and far-right allies
Netanyahu must balance keeping his coalition intact and satisfying Trump, who seeks to use the ceasefire to expand Israel's Mideast ties.
Fri Jan 24 2025
Syria's new leaders turn to Islamic law in effort to rebuild Assad's police
Ensuring stability and winning the trust of people across Syria will be crucial for the Sunni Muslim Islamists to cement their rule.
Fri Jan 24 2025