![Japan contributes COVID-19 prevention items to Malaysian Prison Department Japan contributes COVID-19 prevention items to Malaysian Prison Department](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/51645173142_Japan.jpg)
Japan contributes COVID-19 prevention items to Malaysian Prison Department
The Japanese government today donated COVID-19 prevention items worth RM1.88 million which includes 20,000 units of COVID-19 self-test kits.
Fri Feb 18 2022
![Former Bernama chairman Azman Ujang conferred Japan's prestigious award Former Bernama chairman Azman Ujang conferred Japan's prestigious award](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/51645108849_AzmanUjang.jpg)
Former Bernama chairman Azman Ujang conferred Japan's prestigious award
Datuk Seri Azman Ujang was today conferred with the Japanese government's prestigious award, The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon.
Thu Feb 17 2022
![New Japanese government to be heavy with ex-PM Abe's allies New Japanese government to be heavy with ex-PM Abe's allies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/41633313874_kishida.jpg)
New Japanese government to be heavy with ex-PM Abe's allies
Japan's incoming prime minister Fumio Kishida will formally take office on Monday.
Mon Oct 04 2021
![King expresses appreciation to Japanese government for vaccine donation King expresses appreciation to Japanese government for vaccine donation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/41621943843_YangdiPertuanAgon.jpg)
King expresses appreciation to Japanese government for vaccine donation
Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, today expressed his appreciation to the Japanese government for donating one million doses of AstraZeneca vaccine.
Fri Jul 02 2021
![Olympians from six countries required to take pre-departure COVID-19 tests for seven days Olympians from six countries required to take pre-departure COVID-19 tests for seven days](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/41618470282_olimpikjepun.jpg)
Olympians from six countries required to take pre-departure COVID-19 tests for seven days
The latest step also requires participants from Egypt, Vietnam, Malaysia, Britain and Bangladesh to be tested every day for three days prior to departure.
Sun Jun 27 2021
![Japan welcomes Malaysian athletes to Tokyo Olympics, Paralympics Japan welcomes Malaysian athletes to Tokyo Olympics, Paralympics](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/61623251628_Olimpik.jpg)
Japan welcomes Malaysian athletes to Tokyo Olympics, Paralympics
The Japanese Government had never requested the Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games to deny entry of athletes from countries including Malaysia.
Wed Jun 09 2021
![Japan PM Suga seen calling snap election after Tokyo Games - Asahi Japan PM Suga seen calling snap election after Tokyo Games - Asahi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/81603435054_YoshihideSuga.jpg)
Japan PM Suga seen calling snap election after Tokyo Games - Asahi
The Japanese government is considering crafting a new economic stimulus package before the expected snap election.
Thu Jun 03 2021
![Japan to tighten border control for visitors from Vietnam, Malaysia Japan to tighten border control for visitors from Vietnam, Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2015-12/61450236976_JapanAirlines.jpg)
Japan to tighten border control for visitors from Vietnam, Malaysia
The Japanese Government plans to impose these measures from June 4.
Tue Jun 01 2021
![Tokyo 2020: Malaysian contingent must abide by regulations, including daily COVID-19 screening - NSC Tokyo 2020: Malaysian contingent must abide by regulations, including daily COVID-19 screening - NSC](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/41619699903_TbMSN.jpg)
Tokyo 2020: Malaysian contingent must abide by regulations, including daily COVID-19 screening - NSC
The Malaysian contingent to the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games must abide by all regulations stipulated by the organiser, including daily COVID-19 screening.
Thu Apr 29 2021
![Seoul court orders Japan to compensate 12 Korean sex slaves Seoul court orders Japan to compensate 12 Korean sex slaves](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/41610080464_NamGwanpyo.jpg)
Seoul court orders Japan to compensate 12 Korean sex slaves
The Seoul Central District Court ruled the Japanese government must give 100 million won ($91,360) each to the 12 women who filed the lawsuits in 2013.
Fri Jan 08 2021
![Simplify procedures to boost new investments, says Japanese Ambassador Simplify procedures to boost new investments, says Japanese Ambassador](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/41601785314_HiroshiOka.jpg)
Simplify procedures to boost new investments, says Japanese Ambassador
Japanese government was also doing everything possible on its part to promote new investments into Malaysia.
Mon Oct 12 2020
![Documents show Indian hero Subhas Chandra Bose died in Taipei plane crash Documents show Indian hero Subhas Chandra Bose died in Taipei plane crash](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-10/41475475347_SubhasChandraBose.jpg)
Documents show Indian hero Subhas Chandra Bose died in Taipei plane crash
The Japanese government recently declassified archival materials to help settle the long-held controversy over the death of Subhas Chandra Bose, a hero of India's independence movement.
Mon Oct 03 2016
![Japan develops new radar to rapidly detect torrential rains Japan develops new radar to rapidly detect torrential rains](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/81473779723_flooding.jpg)
Japan develops new radar to rapidly detect torrential rains
The Japanese government has developed a weather notification system that will allow local governments to detect signs of isolated torrential rain using a small radar and alert residents.
Wed Sep 28 2016
![Tokyo shares dip but Nintendo soars on Apple tie-up Tokyo shares dip but Nintendo soars on Apple tie-up](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/41473305723_iPhone.jpg)
Tokyo shares dip but Nintendo soars on Apple tie-up
Shortly before markets opened, Japanese government figures showed that the world's number three economy expanded by a tepid 0.2 percent in the April-June quarter.
Thu Sep 08 2016
![Abe orders tighter security at Japan's airports, subways Abe orders tighter security at Japan's airports, subways](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-10/51444630232_ShinzoAbe.jpg)
Abe orders tighter security at Japan's airports, subways
Following the recent terrorist attacks in Belgium, the Japanese government will step up measures to tighten security in airports and subways.
Sun Apr 03 2016