Olympics: Japan considers asking Olympic fans for negative COVID tests, vaccinations - Yomiuri
The govt was considering if spectators should be required to show a negative test result taken within a week of attending an Olympic event.
Mon May 31 2021
Olympics: Poll shows 60 pct of Japanese want Games cancelled
Japan has extended a state of emergency in Tokyo until the end of May and is struggling to contain a surge in COVID-19 cases.
Mon May 10 2021
Most in Japan 'interested in Olympics' but don't want them to happen - Yomiuri poll
If the Games were to go ahead as scheduled, 91 pct of respondents said spectators should be kept to a minimum or not allowed at all.
Wed Mar 03 2021
By the pool or ferris wheel? Japanese theme park becomes new office for teleworkers
Some Japanese firms are reassessing using offices as 65 per cent of firms allowed or encouraged employees to work from home due to the pandemic.
Thu Oct 15 2020
Japan to remove travel ban for 12 countries including China next month - Yomiuri
Japan is planning to remove a ban on overseas travel to China and 11 other countries, including Malaysia, next month.
Thu Oct 08 2020
Japanese PM Suga seen holding off on calling snap election this year - Yomiuri
Suga's intention is to focus on measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus and cushion the economic blow from the pandemic.
Thu Oct 01 2020
Japan PM contender Suga suggests overhaul of health ministry
Suga also told it was essential to streamline the government's digital strategies, managed separately by each respective ministry.
Mon Sep 07 2020
Secrets advisory council chief stresses freedom of press
Japans secrets council advisory panel has urged the government to do away laws that suppress freedom of speech and freedom of the press.
Sat Jan 18 2014
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
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