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
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
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
![[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
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
'We're going to be free': Chinese cheer as COVID curbs are loosened
The relaxation of rules includes allowing infected people with mild symptoms to quarantine at home.
Thu Dec 08 2022
Continue practising self-discipline despite SOP relaxation- PM Ismail Sabri
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has reminded the people to continue practising self-discipline to check the spread of COVID-19.
Mon May 02 2022
JAWI announces SOP relaxations at mosques and surau
JAWI today announced several standard operating procedure (SOP) relaxation guidelines in mosques and surau effective tomorrow (May 2).
Sun May 01 2022
Continue to be vigilant of COVID-19 despite more relaxations - PM
Ismail Sabri has urged the public to continue to be vigilant against COVID-19 despite the further loosening of the SOP in the control and prevention of the scourge.
Wed Apr 27 2022
Government improves grants for states, RM5 billion under MARRIS funds
The government has improved the allocations and grants provided to each state this year including by giving additional relaxation to state governments in using the allocation under the MARRIS funds.
Tue Apr 26 2022