![AirAsia adds over 5 million seats for China, India and Malaysia flights in 2024 AirAsia adds over 5 million seats for China, India and Malaysia flights in 2024](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/61701073548_AirAsia.jpg)
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
![FMM welcomes government announcement on easing of hiring rules for foreign workers FMM welcomes government announcement on easing of hiring rules for foreign workers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/41673366930_TanSriSohThianLa.jpg)
FMM welcomes government announcement on easing of hiring rules for foreign workers
The FMM welcomes the government's announcement to ease the hiring rules for foreign workers and the extension of the recalibration programme under the IIRP 2.0.
Tue Jan 10 2023
![China reports 36,061 new COVID cases, from 37,828 previous day China reports 36,061 new COVID cases, from 37,828 previous day](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/71669863768_CHINA.jpg)
China reports 36,061 new COVID cases, from 37,828 previous day
China's cases are decreasing just as some cities announce easing of COVID curbs and lift lockdowns.
Thu Dec 01 2022
![Australia to end mandatory home isolation for COVID patients Australia to end mandatory home isolation for COVID patients](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/41664505272_albanese.jpg)
Australia to end mandatory home isolation for COVID patients
Australia began living with the virus from early this year through a staggered easing of curbs.
Fri Sep 30 2022
#KiniNews: After losing over RM2 billion a day, M'sia to reopen most businesses
The government made the decision to reopen businesses on Monday to prevent economic losses of close to RM100 billion.
In a live address, Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said the country has already lost up to RM63 billion for the duration of the movement control order (MCO) since it began on March 18.
Even so, he said the government was aware of concerns that the easing of the MCO might undo the country’s efforts in containing the COVID-19 spread and cause a new wave of infections.
In a live address, Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said the country has already lost up to RM63 billion for the duration of the movement control order (MCO) since it began on March 18.
Even so, he said the government was aware of concerns that the easing of the MCO might undo the country’s efforts in containing the COVID-19 spread and cause a new wave of infections.
Fri Mar 18 2022
![Japan set to announce easing of strict border measures Japan set to announce easing of strict border measures](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/71645071766_JapanAirlines.jpg)
Japan set to announce easing of strict border measures
Japan is set to announce on Thursday that it will ease border controls put in place to counter the spread of the coronavirus.
Thu Feb 17 2022
![Sarawak wants more direct flights following easing of travel restrictions Sarawak wants more direct flights following easing of travel restrictions](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/61638456258_DatukAbdulKarimRa.jpg)
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
![For stranded father, bittersweet reunion as Singapore-Malaysia border reopens For stranded father, bittersweet reunion as Singapore-Malaysia border reopens](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/61638417607_MALAYSIA.jpg)
For stranded father, bittersweet reunion as Singapore-Malaysia border reopens
Almost two years later, an easing of restrictions this week finally allowed Mohammad Faris to see his family again.
Thu Dec 02 2021
![Business sentiment expected to improve over next six months Business sentiment expected to improve over next six months](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/41637906950_TBUZIR.jpg)
Business sentiment expected to improve over next six months
Business confidence figures for the fourth quarter of 2021 have improved following the easing of economic restrictions in mid-October.
Fri Nov 26 2021
![Esports talent in S.Korea gets boost from big business, easing of gaming ban Esports talent in S.Korea gets boost from big business, easing of gaming ban](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/61635388882_YoonKichan.jpg)
Esports talent in S.Korea gets boost from big business, easing of gaming ban
They will also benefit from the country's announcement in August that it would abolish a decade-old law that bans those below the age of 16 from playing online games.
Thu Oct 28 2021
![Sydney readies to exit lockdown amid concerns over faster reopening plans Sydney readies to exit lockdown amid concerns over faster reopening plans](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-03/41585556487_SydneyOperaHouse.jpg)
Sydney readies to exit lockdown amid concerns over faster reopening plans
Australian doctors warned a too-rapid easing of COVID-19 restrictions in Sydney could put pressure on health systems and risk lives.
Fri Oct 08 2021
![Brisk business as tourism-related centres resume operations Brisk business as tourism-related centres resume operations](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/41633095004_produkpelancongan.jpg)
Brisk business as tourism-related centres resume operations
Tourism-based enterprises like zoos, aquariums, jungle parks, snorkelling, scuba-diving and fishing centres received an encouraging response from the public as they reopened for business today.
Fri Oct 01 2021
![Fully vaccinated status applies for relaxation in all phases of PPN Fully vaccinated status applies for relaxation in all phases of PPN](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/71633084747_KesihatanKhairy.jpg)
Fully vaccinated status applies for relaxation in all phases of PPN
The requirement for individuals to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to enjoy the easing of restrictions in social and economic sectors still applies to all phases of the PPN.
Fri Oct 01 2021
![Easing of SOP for creative industry will strengthen arts, culture ecosystem - Nancy Easing of SOP for creative industry will strengthen arts, culture ecosystem - Nancy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/41631102233_NancyShukri.jpg)
Easing of SOP for creative industry will strengthen arts, culture ecosystem - Nancy
Apart from contributing to the country's economic growth and bringing relief to industry players.
Wed Sep 08 2021
![Singapore to start gradual easing of COVID-19 border restrictions Singapore to start gradual easing of COVID-19 border restrictions](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/71629377024_singapore.jpg)
Singapore to start gradual easing of COVID-19 border restrictions
Visitors from those countries can from Sept. 8 bypass the isolation requirement if they test negative in four polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests.
Thu Aug 19 2021