Job worries sour mood for Chinese heading home for holidays
People are expected to make a record 9 bln journeys before and after the Feb. 10-17 break - usually a time for celebration and relaxation.
Tue Feb 06 2024
Buletin Diraja: ‘I was extremely nervous, Permaisuri more relaxed’, says Agong
His Majesty said that the experience of reading the news was more difficult than 'berucap' (giving speeches).
Thu Jan 18 2024
Aviation industry to see robust growth in 2024 - Loke
This is due to the government's steps, especially in relaxing visa requirements for Chinese and Indian tourists, said Anthony Loke.
Fri Jan 05 2024
Britain bans 'laughing gas' to curb anti-social behaviour
The substance, which causes a feeling of euphoria, relaxation and dissociation from reality, has grown in popularity among young people.
Wed Nov 08 2023
Thousands of Black women claim hair relaxers gave them cancer
The NIH study found an association, though not a causal link, between frequent use of chemical hair relaxers and uterine cancer.
Mon Nov 06 2023
Tesla faces more questions from feds on Autopilot safety
The resulting relaxation of controls could lead to greater driver inattention and failure of the driver to properly supervise Autopilot.
Wed Aug 30 2023
North Korea criticises Blinken's China visit as 'begging trip'
North Korea said the rare visit was aimed at begging for the relaxation of tensions.
Wed Jun 21 2023
Japan lowers COVID threat to flu level in major policy shift
Japan downgraded the legal status of COVID-19 to the same category as seasonal influenza and greatly relaxed its related health measures.
Mon May 08 2023
![[COLUMNIST] Improving medical screening in view of the Foreign Worker Employment Relaxation Plan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/71672143387_MigrantWorkers.jpg "[COLUMNIST] Improving medical screening in view of the Foreign Worker Employment Relaxation Plan")
[COLUMNIST] Improving medical screening in view of the Foreign Worker Employment Relaxation Plan
Making the medical screening for foreign workers more rigorous is critical to prevent the spread of diseases.
Fri Feb 17 2023
Singapore relaxes COVID travel curbs, mask rules further
Masks will also not be required to be worn on public transport, the health ministry said in a statement.
Thu Feb 09 2023
FMM welcomes foreign worker hiring initiative to meet urgent labour needs
The FMM has welcomed the government's initiative to introduce the Foreign Worker Recruitment Relaxation Plan and Illegal Immigrant Recalibration Plan 2.0.
Sun Jan 22 2023
Govt to study need to hire foreign workers in other sectors - Sivakumar
The government will study the need to expand employment approval for foreign workers to other sectors three months after the Foreign Workers Employment Relaxation Plan is implemented.
Sat Jan 21 2023
Employers must not ignore labour requirements despite relaxation plan
Employers should not ignore aspects related to labour standards even though relaxations are granted under the Foreign Worker Employment Relaxation Plan.
Thu Jan 19 2023
Employers must pay levy before identifying foreign workers - Saifuddin
Employers who obtain conditional approval to employ foreign workers under the Foreign Worker Employment Relaxation Plan need to settle the levy payment before identifying foreign workers.
Tue Jan 17 2023
Tourism industry gearing up to receive tourists from China
Tourism industry players are eager to receive tourists from China amidst the expected relaxation of the country's zero-COVID policy early next year.
Thu Dec 29 2022