![China, Malaysia to extend visa exemptions for travellers China, Malaysia to extend visa exemptions for travellers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/81703472832_MalaysiaChina.jpg)
China, Malaysia to extend visa exemptions for travellers
China will extend visa exemptions for Malaysian travelers until 2025, and Malaysia will do the same for Chinese tourists until 2026.
Thu Jun 20 2024
![Marriott Hotels opens its first resort in Perhentian islands Marriott Hotels opens its first resort in Perhentian islands](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51711957067_TBpulauperhentian.jpg)
Marriott Hotels opens its first resort in Perhentian islands
With its debut, Perhentian Marriott Resort & Spa invites travelers to discover the untamed beauty and cultural richness of Terengganu.
Mon Apr 01 2024
![House swaps and dog walks: Travelers find cheaper alternatives to lodging House swaps and dog walks: Travelers find cheaper alternatives to lodging](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/41672816464_Travellersluggage.jpg)
House swaps and dog walks: Travelers find cheaper alternatives to lodging
Some are taking road trips instead of flying or booking a budget hotel room.
Tue May 23 2023
![When it comes to solo vacations, travelers don't like to stray too far off the beaten path When it comes to solo vacations, travelers don't like to stray too far off the beaten path](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/81677909868_PARIS.jpg)
When it comes to solo vacations, travelers don't like to stray too far off the beaten path
Travel isn't only about getting away with one's partner, family or friends; sometimes a solo journey is the order of the day.
Sun Mar 05 2023
![All these places are recommended in guidebooks, but you may be disappointed with them All these places are recommended in guidebooks, but you may be disappointed with them](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/51676021530_paris.jpg)
All these places are recommended in guidebooks, but you may be disappointed with them
The most popular tourist destinations aren't always to the liking of all travelers.
Sun Feb 12 2023
![Thailand introduced new entry regulations as China reopens border Thailand introduced new entry regulations as China reopens border](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/51635783930_travellers.jpg)
Thailand introduced new entry regulations as China reopens border
Unvaccinated travelers must show a medical certificate explaining why they have not received the vaccine.
Mon Jan 09 2023
![Japan braces for Omicron spread as New Year's travelers fan across country Japan braces for Omicron spread as New Year's travelers fan across country](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/51640760902_TOKYO.jpg)
Japan braces for Omicron spread as New Year's travelers fan across country
Officials in Osaka confirmed five Omicron cases at a nursing home, believed to be the first cluster of the variant in Japan.
Wed Dec 29 2021
![US doubling fines for travelers not wearing masks US doubling fines for travelers not wearing masks](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/41631240123_TSA.jpg)
US doubling fines for travelers not wearing masks
Biden was directing the higher fines to ensure that masking requirements remain in place on the other modes of transportation.
Fri Sep 10 2021
![Ready to travel abroad again? Watch out for superbugs, study says Ready to travel abroad again? Watch out for superbugs, study says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/51623505370_SUPERBUG.jpg)
Ready to travel abroad again? Watch out for superbugs, study says
Study says newly vaccinated travelers enjoying a return to trips abroad may find a drug-resistant "superbug" hitching a ride in their guts.
Sun Jun 13 2021
![BTC mampu yakinkan pelabur asing ke Malaysia - Azmin Ali BTC mampu yakinkan pelabur asing ke Malaysia - Azmin Ali](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/71616491677_Azmin.jpg)
BTC mampu yakinkan pelabur asing ke Malaysia - Azmin Ali
Penubuhan BTC penting bagi menjamin keselamatan pelabur asing apabila mereka berada di negara ini untuk mengadakan perbincangan dan membuat keputusan pelaburan mereka.
Tue Mar 23 2021
![COVID-19: Canada to quarantine travelers, suspend flights south COVID-19: Canada to quarantine travelers, suspend flights south](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/61611968345_JustinTrudeau.jpg)
COVID-19: Canada to quarantine travelers, suspend flights south
The government will be introducing mandatory PCR testing at the airport for people returning to Canada.
Sat Jan 30 2021
![China to impose COVID-19 tests on Lunar New Year travelers as infections rise China to impose COVID-19 tests on Lunar New Year travelers as infections rise](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/81611207153_Beijing.jpg)
China to impose COVID-19 tests on Lunar New Year travelers as infections rise
Authorities are asking people to stay home during the Lunar New Year holidays in February.
Thu Jan 21 2021
![Fraser's hill landslides: Stranded travellers allowed to return home - Police Fraser's hill landslides: Stranded travellers allowed to return home - Police](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/81609775849_FRASIERHILLSTRANDED.jpg)
Fraser's hill landslides: Stranded travellers allowed to return home - Police
All travelers who were stranded following the landslide incidents at Jalan Raub-Bukit Fraser, Pahang at KM4 and KM6 yesterday were allowed to continue with their journey today.
Mon Jan 04 2021
![Indonesia bans international visitors for two weeks over new virus strain Indonesia bans international visitors for two weeks over new virus strain](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/51609148266_Indonesia.jpg)
Indonesia bans international visitors for two weeks over new virus strain
The new regulation, effective Jan. 1, comes days after Indonesia banned travelers from the Britain.
Mon Dec 28 2020
![US to require negative COVID-19 test from UK travelers US to require negative COVID-19 test from UK travelers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/51608881752_airport.jpg)
US to require negative COVID-19 test from UK travelers
The United States will require airline passengers from Britain to get a negative COVID-19 test before their flight.
Fri Dec 25 2020