![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
![Travellers from 36 low-risk countries allowed to use autogate facility from June 1 Travellers from 36 low-risk countries allowed to use autogate facility from June 1](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71715179312_SaifuddinNasutionI.jpg)
Travellers from 36 low-risk countries allowed to use autogate facility from June 1
The move would expedite immigration clearance process without compromising security measures and address congestion at entry points.
Thu May 16 2024
![UM apologises, expresses regret over controversial statements by foreign speaker UM apologises, expresses regret over controversial statements by foreign speaker](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71714036046_UniversitiMalaya.jpg)
UM apologises, expresses regret over controversial statements by foreign speaker
UM also lambasted the professor for saying that Malaysia is not safe for travellers in his latest post.
Thu Apr 25 2024
![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
![Navigating the Hari Raya Aidilfitri festivities: Essential travel tips and advisory Navigating the Hari Raya Aidilfitri festivities: Essential travel tips and advisory](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71712735727_TBMelaka.jpg)
Navigating the Hari Raya Aidilfitri festivities: Essential travel tips and advisory
Here are WHO's recommended 5 main Safety Tips for all travellers during this festive period.
Wed Apr 10 2024
![Rebat tol 20 peratus untuk pengguna kerap LDP ditamatkan Rebat tol 20 peratus untuk pengguna kerap LDP ditamatkan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/61711695436_AmanatLebuhRayaR.jpg)
Rebat tol 20 peratus untuk pengguna kerap LDP ditamatkan
Amanat Lebuhraya Rakyat Berhad (ALR) akan menamatkan program LITRAK Frequent Travellers Program (LFTP) berkuat kuasa 1 April depan.
Fri Mar 29 2024
![EXPLAINER - Haiti's prime minister resigned. Who will replace him? EXPLAINER - Haiti's prime minister resigned. Who will replace him?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/81710239807_TBHaitijpg.jpg)
EXPLAINER - Haiti's prime minister resigned. Who will replace him?
The ticket service includes basic fares, express tickets and innovative ticket issuance for international travellers and foreign residents.
Tue Mar 12 2024
![Icy weather impedes travellers in China home-bound for new year festivities Icy weather impedes travellers in China home-bound for new year festivities](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/81707196040_TBclearicejpg.jpg)
Icy weather impedes travellers in China home-bound for new year festivities
Hubei has been hit the hardest, with highways slowed to a crawl and trains delayed or cancelled, leaving travellers stranded.
Tue Feb 06 2024
![Fog, haze in China as New Year travellers brace for potential disruptions Fog, haze in China as New Year travellers brace for potential disruptions](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/41703826507_shanghai.jpg)
Fog, haze in China as New Year travellers brace for potential disruptions
Conditions were expected to improve from Saturday evening, when a cold wave of air is expected to blow over the country.
Fri Dec 29 2023
![Company handling NTL at KLIA not appointed by MAHB Company handling NTL at KLIA not appointed by MAHB](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/51688638754_KLIASepang.jpg)
Company handling NTL at KLIA not appointed by MAHB
Tan Sri Azam Baki said the company had been given a contract by MAHB to manage travellers slapped with the NTL notice since 2017.
Thu Jul 06 2023
!['Mind the gap,' King Charles to remind train travellers during coronation weekend 'Mind the gap,' King Charles to remind train travellers during coronation weekend](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/51681085033_TBKingCharles.jpg)
'Mind the gap,' King Charles to remind train travellers during coronation weekend
Passengers travelling on British trains during the weekend of the coronation will hear a special message recorded by the monarch himself.
Fri May 05 2023
![Thousands of trucks stuck at Afghan-Pakistan border crossing Thousands of trucks stuck at Afghan-Pakistan border crossing](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/61676973097_PAKISTAN.jpg)
Thousands of trucks stuck at Afghan-Pakistan border crossing
Taliban authorities closed Torkham, the main point of transit for travellers and goods between Pakistan and landlocked Afghanistan.
Tue Feb 21 2023
![Malaysia's daily COVID-19 cases remain below 500 since China reopened borders Malaysia's daily COVID-19 cases remain below 500 since China reopened borders](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/51667293529_COVID.jpg)
Malaysia's daily COVID-19 cases remain below 500 since China reopened borders
Dr Zaliha said no travellers from China have tested positive for COVID-19 at Malaysia's international entry points so far.
Fri Jan 20 2023
![COVID: No additional SOP for travellers from China entering Sabah - CM Hajiji COVID: No additional SOP for travellers from China entering Sabah - CM Hajiji](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/61666602457_Hajiji.jpg)
COVID: No additional SOP for travellers from China entering Sabah - CM Hajiji
There will be no additional SOP imposed on travellers arriving in Sabah from China, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.
Wed Jan 11 2023
![Not a good move for now to tighten SOP for incoming travellers - MOTAC Not a good move for now to tighten SOP for incoming travellers - MOTAC](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/71638779910_TiongKingSing.jpg)
Not a good move for now to tighten SOP for incoming travellers - MOTAC
MOTAC has stressed that it is neither appropriate nor effective for now to tighten the SOP for the entry of travellers from other countries, including China.
Sat Jan 07 2023