Long road to ‘paradise’: Are strict travel rules discouraging visitors to Bali?
Local businesses have expressed concern about both the visa and the quarantine requirements.
All parties in Melaka polls must follow Health Ministry SOPs, says Ronald Kiandee
The Health Ministry has issued a ban on election-related gatherings in Melaka from Oct 25 to Nov 27 over concerns of Covid-19 and SOP violations.
Malaysia and Singapore to finalise easing of travel restrictions, announcement expected soon
The Health Minister said he met with his Singapore counterpart, Ong Ye Kung, during a transit at Changi International Airport while en route to a World Health Organisation…
Tourism updated in light of new normal
On October 15, an official plan was issued to recover the tourism sector by 2022 with adjustments due to the pandemic situation, and targets to ensure safety for personnel,…
Is it the U-turn of the economy’s recovery?
The hard-earned goodwill in the business elite, won through a multi-trillion-rupee stimulus package in the wake of the Covid pandemic last year, seems to be somewhat waning.
Health head hints at Covid-19 vaccine mix and match next month
Health Minister Chen Shih-chung said that those who received the AstraZeneca vaccine as their first dose could soon apply for the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine as their second dose.
Medical specialists warn of another Covid-19 wave
Another surge followed by a lockdown will be the last nail on the coffin of an already battered economy.
Thailand to allow quarantine-free travel from 46 countries from Nov 1: PM Prayut
Passengers must be fully vaccinated and should have tested negative for Covid-19 prior to arrival.
India crosses historic 1 billion vaccination landmark
Officials said an average of 3.8 million jabs were administered daily over the past few weeks.
Russia reports COVID-19 variant believed to be more contagious than Delta
It is possible that the AY.4.2 variant will spread widely and replace the Delta variant eventually, the report said.