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Momentum grows to ban Russia from SWIFT payment system
Such a move could happen in coming days after officials in two European countries that had voiced reservations - Germany and Italy.
Sat Feb 26 2022
![Japan escalates Omicron emergency as airlines halt reservations, 2nd case found Japan escalates Omicron emergency as airlines halt reservations, 2nd case found](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/81638352552_Tokyo.jpg)
Japan escalates Omicron emergency as airlines halt reservations, 2nd case found
A second case was found in a male traveller in his 20s coming from Peru who landed at Narita International Airport on Saturday, the health ministry confirmed.
Wed Dec 01 2021
![COVID: Travellers to Langkawi can reschedule flight tickets, hotel reservations COVID: Travellers to Langkawi can reschedule flight tickets, hotel reservations](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/61631865727_AirAsia.jpg)
COVID: Travellers to Langkawi can reschedule flight tickets, hotel reservations
Nancy said airline companies and registered accommodation operators have agreed to give their commitment on the matter.
Sat Sep 18 2021
![Leftover vaccines in South Korea available for online reservation from Thursday Leftover vaccines in South Korea available for online reservation from Thursday](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/61622010143_SouthKorea.jpg)
Leftover vaccines in South Korea available for online reservation from Thursday
Coronavirus vaccines left over after people do not show up for inoculations will be available for anyone who wants to get vaccinated via online reservations starting later this week.
Wed May 26 2021
![COVID vaccine does not contravene Islam COVID vaccine does not contravene Islam](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/41593765320_Vaccine.jpg)
COVID vaccine does not contravene Islam
The COVID-19 vaccine, to be distributed nationwide starting from the end of this month, does not contradict Islam and Muslims should not have any reservations about it.
Wed Feb 17 2021
![Japan PM Suga trips up with messy reversal on tourism campaign Japan PM Suga trips up with messy reversal on tourism campaign](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/81606278707_TOKYO.jpg)
Japan PM Suga trips up with messy reversal on tourism campaign
Suga said the government would suspend new travel reservations to areas hard hit by COVID-19 under its "Go To Travel" programme.
Wed Nov 25 2020
![Surge in hotel reservations until June - Nancy Shukri Surge in hotel reservations until June - Nancy Shukri](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/71594224790_DATUKSERINANCYSHU.jpg)
Surge in hotel reservations until June - Nancy Shukri
She said hotels were being filled up by domestic tourists and this had helped revive the country's economy, which was badly hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Thu Jul 09 2020
![Malaysia Airlines upgrades to new passengers reservations system Malaysia Airlines upgrades to new passengers reservations system](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-01/51483708613_MalaysiaAirlines.jpg)
Malaysia Airlines upgrades to new passengers reservations system
Malaysia Airlines will upgrade to a new passengers reservation system on June 10 and 11, causing ticket purchases and changes not available during the period.
Mon May 22 2017
![After 'classy' N.C. restaurant bans kids, critics fume - and reservations surge After 'classy' N.C. restaurant bans kids, critics fume - and reservations surge](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-04/81491138154_MooresvilleCaruso.jpg)
After 'classy' N.C. restaurant bans kids, critics fume - and reservations surge
Yoshi Nunez, the restaurant's manager, had encountered unruly kids in his restaurant before; but this time, he said, the parents were misbehaving, too.
Sun Apr 02 2017
![Cameron Highlands still safe to visit - Homestay operator Cameron Highlands still safe to visit - Homestay operator](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-11/41415254904_295x200.jpg)
Cameron Highlands still safe to visit - Homestay operator
Homestay operators from Tanah Rata and Brinchang hope visitors will not cancel their reservations following the mud floods at Bertam Valley.
Thu Nov 06 2014
![India's 'new generation' of filmmakers feted at Cannes India's 'new generation' of filmmakers feted at Cannes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2012-12/71356149933_295x200.jpg)
India's 'new generation' of filmmakers feted at Cannes
Unashamedly escapist, with wafer-thin plots and cheesy dialogue, all punctuated by exuberant song and dance routines, Bollywood musicals are beloved by millions despite the critics' reservations.
Mon May 20 2013