![Japan's Space One Kairos rocket explodes on inaugural flight Japan's Space One Kairos rocket explodes on inaugural flight](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/51710303497_TBrocketexploded.jpg)
Japan's Space One Kairos rocket explodes on inaugural flight
The 18-metre solid-fuel rocket exploded seconds after lifting off, leaving behind large cloud of smoke, a fire and fragments of the rocket.
Wed Mar 13 2024
![No lifting of ban on issuance of liquor licences - DBKL No lifting of ban on issuance of liquor licences - DBKL](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/81622543458_Alcohol.jpg)
No lifting of ban on issuance of liquor licences - DBKL
The new Excise Licensing Board has carried out its existing functions and is only considering licence renewal applications.
Tue Dec 05 2023
![IATA's Geneva gathering to chart airline industry's future IATA's Geneva gathering to chart airline industry's future](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/81670217613_KAPTENIZHAMISMAIL.jpg)
IATA's Geneva gathering to chart airline industry's future
While the lifting of travel restrictions has brought relief to the aviation industry, airlines continue to see threats from inflation, the risk of recession, and foreign exchange volatility.
Mon Dec 05 2022
![Wheat can't be 'weapon of war', Pope says, urging lifting of Ukraine block Wheat can't be 'weapon of war', Pope says, urging lifting of Ukraine block](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/61654073763_ROME.jpg)
Wheat can't be 'weapon of war', Pope says, urging lifting of Ukraine block
Western leaders blames Russia for holding the world to ransom by blockading Ukrainian ports.
Wed Jun 01 2022
![Malaysia hopes more Malaysians to perform umrah, haj with lifting of COVID-19 restrictions by Saudi Arabia Malaysia hopes more Malaysians to perform umrah, haj with lifting of COVID-19 restrictions by Saudi Arabia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/61646643049_umrah.jpg)
Malaysia hopes more Malaysians to perform umrah, haj with lifting of COVID-19 restrictions by Saudi Arabia
Idris said M'sia would always extend its cooperation to the Saudi Arabian govt to ensure the safety and health of umrah and haj pilgrims.
Thu Mar 24 2022
![Kazakhstan government resigns after violent protests over fuel price Kazakhstan government resigns after violent protests over fuel price](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/51641367351_almaty.jpg)
Kazakhstan government resigns after violent protests over fuel price
The protests began in the oil-producing western province of Mangistau on Sunday following the lifting of price caps on liquefied petroleum gas.
Wed Jan 05 2022
![Lifting of Emergency: Dr Annuar expects state polls in mid-December or earlier Lifting of Emergency: Dr Annuar expects state polls in mid-December or earlier](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/61635953080_DUNSarawak.jpg)
Lifting of Emergency: Dr Annuar expects state polls in mid-December or earlier
PBB vice-president Dr Annuar Rapaee expects the 12th Sarawak State Election to be held by mid-December, following the royal consent for the lifting of the Proclamation of Emergency in Sarawak today.
Wed Nov 03 2021
![Lifting of Emergency: Sarawak State Assembly automatically dissolved - Experts Lifting of Emergency: Sarawak State Assembly automatically dissolved - Experts](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/61635953206_DunSarawak.jpg)
Lifting of Emergency: Sarawak State Assembly automatically dissolved - Experts
Speculation on the dissolution of the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly which has been swirling became a reality after Yang di-Pertuan Agong today consented to the lifting of the Emergency.
Wed Nov 03 2021
![Tourism Malaysia to boost tourist arrivals in northern states Tourism Malaysia to boost tourist arrivals in northern states](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2017-03/61490243247_KelliesCastle.jpg)
Tourism Malaysia to boost tourist arrivals in northern states
With the lifting of interstate travel ban, the tourism sector is set for recovery.
Sat Oct 23 2021
![Interstate travel: Smooth traffic on most main highways Interstate travel: Smooth traffic on most main highways](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/61634387834_TBRentasNegeri.jpg)
Interstate travel: Smooth traffic on most main highways
Traffic flow has been reported to be smooth with no traffic jams at main expressways following the lifting of the interstate travel ban.
Sat Oct 16 2021
![Approval letter to operate no longer required - KPDNHEP Approval letter to operate no longer required - KPDNHEP](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/61633661197_AlexanderNantaLing.jpg)
Approval letter to operate no longer required - KPDNHEP
Businesses in the distribution sector will no longer need the approval letter obtained from the COVID-19 Intelligent Management System (CIMS) to operate following the lifting of the interstate travel.
Mon Oct 11 2021
![Interstate travel: Malaysians thrilled, hotel operators anticipate surge in bookings Interstate travel: Malaysians thrilled, hotel operators anticipate surge in bookings](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/51620463797_TBS.jpg)
Interstate travel: Malaysians thrilled, hotel operators anticipate surge in bookings
The announcement on the lifting of the interstate travel restrictions from tomorrow was the happiest news for the Malaysian Family after the long wait to meet their loved ones in their hometowns.
Sun Oct 10 2021
![Factbox - England ends lockdown: No facemasks, no distancing, no WFH order Factbox - England ends lockdown: No facemasks, no distancing, no WFH order](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/71625529304_lockdown.jpg)
Factbox - England ends lockdown: No facemasks, no distancing, no WFH order
Johnson said he expected the lifting of restrictions to go ahead on July 19.
Tue Jul 06 2021
![MOH proposes interstate travel for Aidilfitri be postponed MOH proposes interstate travel for Aidilfitri be postponed](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/41618471872_DrAdhamBaba.jpg)
MOH proposes interstate travel for Aidilfitri be postponed
The proposal was also following complaints and appeals from various quarters for the government to postpone the lifting of the interstate travel ban.
Thu Apr 15 2021
![China condemns US as Taiwan welcomes lifting of curbs on ties China condemns US as Taiwan welcomes lifting of curbs on ties](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/51610353540_ChinaTaiwan.jpg)
China condemns US as Taiwan welcomes lifting of curbs on ties
China, which claims democratic Taiwan as its own territory, said it was "resolutely opposed" to the decision and strongly condemned it.
Mon Jan 11 2021