![Malaysian travellers in West Asia reminded to be vigilant following reopening of airspaces - Wisma Putra Malaysian travellers in West Asia reminded to be vigilant following reopening of airspaces - Wisma Putra](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/81644847788_FBREAKWISMAPUTRA.jpg)
Malaysian travellers in West Asia reminded to be vigilant following reopening of airspaces - Wisma Putra
Wisma Putra said it is anticipated that there may be possible flight delays as operations gradually resume and adjust to the new protocols.
Tue Apr 16 2024
![Israel approves reopening of Erez crossing into Gaza, use of Ashdod port for aid Israel approves reopening of Erez crossing into Gaza, use of Ashdod port for aid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/71709719938_Palestinianchildren.jpg)
Israel approves reopening of Erez crossing into Gaza, use of Ashdod port for aid
A meeting of the security cabinet approved immediate steps to increase humanitarian aid to the civilian population in the Gaza Strip.
Fri Apr 05 2024
![Cabinet approves 7,500 foreign workers for three sub-sectors - Sivakumar Cabinet approves 7,500 foreign workers for three sub-sectors - Sivakumar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/71691736761_VSivakumar.jpg)
Cabinet approves 7,500 foreign workers for three sub-sectors - Sivakumar
V. Sivakumar said the reopening of the intake of foreign workers for three sub-sectors was not comprehensive but based on the actual needs.
Fri Sep 08 2023
![How China's new No.2 hastened the end of Xi's zero-COVID policy How China's new No.2 hastened the end of Xi's zero-COVID policy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/41677817146_CHINA.jpg)
How China's new No.2 hastened the end of Xi's zero-COVID policy
Li Qiang abruptly drove a decision to activate the reopening plans sooner than intended.
Fri Mar 03 2023
![Machu Picchu reopens to tourists after closure over civil unrest Machu Picchu reopens to tourists after closure over civil unrest](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/61676530354_MachuPicchu.jpg)
Machu Picchu reopens to tourists after closure over civil unrest
The reopening came after an agreement between tourist businesses, authorities, and community leaders to guarantee security at the site.
Thu Feb 16 2023
![Selangor optimistic of receiving better investment following China's reopening Selangor optimistic of receiving better investment following China's reopening](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/51627368733_TengChangKhim.jpg)
Selangor optimistic of receiving better investment following China's reopening
Selangor is optimistic to receive an increase in investment following the reopening of China's borders on Jan 8, despite Malaysia expected to face economic headwinds this year.
Mon Jan 16 2023
![Hong Kong residents rush to get vaccinated ahead of China border reopening Hong Kong residents rush to get vaccinated ahead of China border reopening](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/51672904500_HONGKONG.jpg)
Hong Kong residents rush to get vaccinated ahead of China border reopening
City government centres providing shots against COVID have in recent days been mostly booked solid, some until February.
Thu Jan 05 2023
![Positive sentiment boosts Ringgit on first trading day of 2023 Positive sentiment boosts Ringgit on first trading day of 2023](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/51672285555_duit.jpg)
Positive sentiment boosts Ringgit on first trading day of 2023
Stephen Innes said the local note rallied this morning as buying flows on China's reopening continued to help Asia foreign exchange.
Tue Jan 03 2023
![[COLUMNIST] 2022: Malaysia's digitalisation journey continues [COLUMNIST] 2022: Malaysia's digitalisation journey continues](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/71614839844_mydigital.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] 2022: Malaysia's digitalisation journey continues
2022 has been a remarkable year for Malaysia. After two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, high vaccination rates allowed for the reopening of our economy and precipitated a surge of growth.
Sat Dec 31 2022
![Air traffic will increase in 2023 following China's border reopening - Anthony Loke Air traffic will increase in 2023 following China's border reopening - Anthony Loke](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/51672212340_AnthonyLoke.jpg)
Air traffic will increase in 2023 following China's border reopening - Anthony Loke
There will be flights going in and out of China, and Loke believes it will increase air traffic movement between both countries next year.
Wed Dec 28 2022
![Batang Kali-Genting Highlands road to be widened; reopening in January Batang Kali-Genting Highlands road to be widened; reopening in January](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/71671766963_BatangKali.jpg)
Batang Kali-Genting Highlands road to be widened; reopening in January
The Batang Kali-Genting Highlands road will be widened and reopened at the beginning or middle of January.
Sat Dec 24 2022
![Beijing shuts parks, museums as China's COVID cases rise Beijing shuts parks, museums as China's COVID cases rise](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/71669100097_BEIJING.jpg)
Beijing shuts parks, museums as China's COVID cases rise
China fights a spike in cases, deepening concerns about its economy and dampening hopes for a quick post-coronavirus reopening.
Tue Nov 22 2022
![Ringgit opens marginally higher versus greenback Ringgit opens marginally higher versus greenback](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/41669082076_TBRINGGITMALAYSIA.jpg)
Ringgit opens marginally higher versus greenback
Innes said the ringgit was expected to trade weaker today as China's reopening play got dumped, coupled with the risk from the GE15.
Tue Nov 22 2022
![Foreign visitors in Japan surge after tourism reopening Foreign visitors in Japan surge after tourism reopening](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/41668587607_TOKYO.jpg)
Foreign visitors in Japan surge after tourism reopening
The number of foreign visitors to Japan rose to nearly 500,000 in October, the first month it fully reopened to overseas visitors.
Wed Nov 16 2022
![Ringgit opens marginally higher versus US dollar on China's reopening theme Ringgit opens marginally higher versus US dollar on China's reopening theme](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/51653624618_duit.jpg)
Ringgit opens marginally higher versus US dollar on China's reopening theme
The ringgit is expected to trade a tad more defensively today on the back of hawkish Federal Reserve speak overnight.
Tue Nov 15 2022