![Travellers from 36 low-risk countries allowed to use autogate facility from June 1 Travellers from 36 low-risk countries allowed to use autogate facility from June 1](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71715179312_SaifuddinNasutionI.jpg)
Travellers from 36 low-risk countries allowed to use autogate facility from June 1
The move would expedite immigration clearance process without compromising security measures and address congestion at entry points.
Thu May 16 2024
![WHO says JN.1 COVID strain a 'variant of interest', poses low risk WHO says JN.1 COVID strain a 'variant of interest', poses low risk](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/51639827910_COVID.jpg)
WHO says JN.1 COVID strain a 'variant of interest', poses low risk
While there might be more cases with the variant, JN.1 doesn't pose a greater risk, said Andrew Pekosz, a virologist.
Wed Dec 20 2023
![MAEPS PKRC to be reactivated starting tomorrow - Khairy MAEPS PKRC to be reactivated starting tomorrow - Khairy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/51643641020_TBCOVIDMAEPS.jpg)
MAEPS PKRC to be reactivated starting tomorrow - Khairy
The COVID-19 PKRC at MAEPS will be reactivated starting tomorrow to treat low-risk COVID-19 cases.
Thu Feb 24 2022
![Hopes high as tourists touch down for Thailand re-opening Hopes high as tourists touch down for Thailand re-opening](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/81635733254_PHUKET.jpg)
Hopes high as tourists touch down for Thailand re-opening
Thai authorities have given the green light to vaccinated tourists from more than 60 "low-risk" countries to skip hotel quarantine.
Mon Nov 01 2021
![Thailand to welcome vaccinated travellers from 46 low-risk countries, including Malaysia Thailand to welcome vaccinated travellers from 46 low-risk countries, including Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/61634871665_THAILAND.jpg)
Thailand to welcome vaccinated travellers from 46 low-risk countries, including Malaysia
Visitors from the 46 low-risk countries and territories will be allowed to skip mandatory quarantine.
Fri Oct 22 2021
![Thailand to re-open to vaccinated tourists from November Thailand to re-open to vaccinated tourists from November](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/41634002193_Thaidancer.jpg)
Thailand to re-open to vaccinated tourists from November
The 10 nations considered low risk include Britain, the United States, China, Germany and Singapore.
Tue Oct 12 2021
![Touch 'n Go's Go eWallet is now Shariah-compliant Touch 'n Go's Go eWallet is now Shariah-compliant](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/81617718875_ewallet.jpg)
Touch 'n Go's Go eWallet is now Shariah-compliant
Through this Shariah-compliant fund customers will still gain access to low-risk money market investments for as low as RM10.
Wed Aug 18 2021
![Nadma looking into deploying WFH civil servants at PKRC Nadma looking into deploying WFH civil servants at PKRC](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/41628921316_KetuaPengarahNADMA.jpg)
Nadma looking into deploying WFH civil servants at PKRC
The National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma) is studying calls for civil servants working from home to help out at COVID-19 Low-Risk Treatment and Quarantine Centres (PKRCs) throughout the country.
Sat Aug 14 2021
![Govt to consider relaxing low-risk activities for Phase One states - Hishammuddin Govt to consider relaxing low-risk activities for Phase One states - Hishammuddin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/71627814021_HishammuddinTunHus.jpg)
Govt to consider relaxing low-risk activities for Phase One states - Hishammuddin
The government is considering giving relaxation to low-risk activities for residents in states under Phase One of the National Recovery Plan (PPN).
Mon Aug 09 2021
![Enough PKRC but can be increased if need arises - Mohd Redzuan Enough PKRC but can be increased if need arises - Mohd Redzuan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/51626612357_MohdRedzuanMdYusof.jpg)
Enough PKRC but can be increased if need arises - Mohd Redzuan
The government is prepared to increase the number of Low-Risk COVID-19 Quarantine and Treatment Centres (PKRC) in the country if the need arises based on the number of positive cases.
Sun Jul 18 2021
![MOH plans to open two more PKRCs in Klang Valley MOH plans to open two more PKRCs in Klang Valley](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/61622806932_TimbalanMenteriKes.jpg)
MOH plans to open two more PKRCs in Klang Valley
The Ministry of Health (MOH) will open two more COVID-19 Low-Risk Quarantine and Treatment Centres (PKRCs) in the Klang Valley if positive cases continue to surge.
Tue Jul 06 2021
![Government ready to open new PKRC according to COVID-19 needs Government ready to open new PKRC according to COVID-19 needs](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-01/81548676506_MohdRedzuanYusof.jpg)
Government ready to open new PKRC according to COVID-19 needs
The Government is ready to open new COVID-19 Low-Risk Quarantine and Treatment Centres (PKRC) according to the current needs of positive COVID-19 cases in the country.
Thu Jun 24 2021
![PKRC current occupancy rate at 60 pct nationwide - NADMA DG PKRC current occupancy rate at 60 pct nationwide - NADMA DG](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/61610830856_COVID.jpg)
PKRC current occupancy rate at 60 pct nationwide - NADMA DG
The occupancy rate at the COVID-19 Quarantine and Low-Risk Treatment Centres (PKRC) nationwide is currently at 60 per cent.
Fri Jun 11 2021
![So far, low risk of human spread of H10N3 bird flu So far, low risk of human spread of H10N3 bird flu](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/51622628747_CHINA.jpg)
So far, low risk of human spread of H10N3 bird flu
China has confirmed its first human case of infection with a rare strain of bird flu known as H10N3.
Wed Jun 02 2021
![Spike in COVID-19 cases: Kelantan to open three more PKRC Spike in COVID-19 cases: Kelantan to open three more PKRC](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/81622363980_MOHDAZMANYACOB.jpg)
Spike in COVID-19 cases: Kelantan to open three more PKRC
Three more COVID-19 Low-Risk Quarantine and Treatment Centres (PKRC) will be opened in three districts in Kelantan to cope with the growing number of COVID-19 cases in the state.
Sun May 30 2021