![Government allocates RM37.6 million to waive tolls on highways for Aidilfitri Government allocates RM37.6 million to waive tolls on highways for Aidilfitri](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/41711703207_TBahmadmaslanj.jpg)
Government allocates RM37.6 million to waive tolls on highways for Aidilfitri
The government is already allocating RM37.6 million to cover the cost of toll waiver in conjunction with this year's Aidilfitri celebration, Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan said.
Fri Mar 29 2024
![China keen on mutual permanent visa-free policy with Malaysia China keen on mutual permanent visa-free policy with Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/51701866735_TBVisa.jpg)
China keen on mutual permanent visa-free policy with Malaysia
The introduction of reciprocal visa waivers between China and Malaysia has helped to promote tourism and people-to-people exchanges.
Thu Mar 07 2024
![FACTBOX - Which countries can Chinese passport holders visit without a visa? FACTBOX - Which countries can Chinese passport holders visit without a visa?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-07/51468076570_PassportGeneric.jpg)
FACTBOX - Which countries can Chinese passport holders visit without a visa?
China will waive visa requirements for citizens from some countries including Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore for 30 days.
Thu Feb 01 2024
![Indonesia eyes visa waivers for 20 countries, including US, China, India Indonesia eyes visa waivers for 20 countries, including US, China, India](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/51649227121_Indonesiareimposes.jpg)
Indonesia eyes visa waivers for 20 countries, including US, China, India
The government will finalise the list of countries included in the provision within one month, according to a statement.
Fri Dec 08 2023
![PM releases document on govt guarantee to Felda, urges Muhyiddin to apologise PM releases document on govt guarantee to Felda, urges Muhyiddin to apologise](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/71689765092_TBAnwarIbrahim.jpg)
PM releases document on govt guarantee to Felda, urges Muhyiddin to apologise
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim urged Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin to apologise for the slanderous statements over Felda settlers debt waiver scheme.
Thu Jul 20 2023
![Exclusive - US issues new 120-day waiver letting Iraq pay Iran for electricity Exclusive - US issues new 120-day waiver letting Iraq pay Iran for electricity](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/81688955712_electricity.jpg)
Exclusive - US issues new 120-day waiver letting Iraq pay Iran for electricity
Washington hopes to keep Tehran from forcing unpopular power cuts during the sweltering Iraqi summer.
Wed Jul 19 2023
![Titanic sub: Victims' families could still sue despite liability waivers Titanic sub: Victims' families could still sue despite liability waivers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/41687506439_JohnMauger.jpg)
Titanic sub: Victims' families could still sue despite liability waivers
The passengers of the submersible journey to 12,500 feet (3,810 meters) below the surface, are believed to have signed liability waivers.
Fri Jun 23 2023
![Tennis - Djokovic withdraws from Indian Wells amid US visa row Tennis - Djokovic withdraws from Indian Wells amid US visa row](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/51641806952_NovakDjokovic.jpg)
Tennis - Djokovic withdraws from Indian Wells amid US visa row
With Djokovic's withdrawal, Nikoloz Basilashvili moves into the field, organisers said.
Mon Mar 06 2023
![Indonesia's export levy decision will not impact CPO demand - Zuraida Indonesia's export levy decision will not impact CPO demand - Zuraida](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/81662617588_ZuraidaKamaruddin.jpg)
Indonesia's export levy decision will not impact CPO demand - Zuraida
Demand for Malaysia's CPO is expected to remain stable despite the Indonesian govt's recent decision to extend its export levy waiver.
Fri Sep 23 2022
![New Zealand to reopen borders sooner than planned after years of COVID isolation New Zealand to reopen borders sooner than planned after years of COVID isolation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/51634865989_Jacinda.jpg)
New Zealand to reopen borders sooner than planned after years of COVID isolation
Tourists from visa-waiver countries including the United States, Britain and Singapore will now be able to visit from May 1.
Wed Mar 16 2022
![Malaysia to reopen borders from April with quarantine waiver Malaysia to reopen borders from April with quarantine waiver](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/61646733263_MALAYSIA.jpg)
Malaysia to reopen borders from April with quarantine waiver
Ismail Sabri said the country will also transition to the endemic phase of COVID-19 from next month.
Tue Mar 08 2022
![FACTBOX - Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus FACTBOX - Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/71642493883_JAPAN.jpg)
FACTBOX - Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus
Thailand is considering bringing back a quarantine waiver for vaccinated visitors, its health minister said.
Tue Jan 18 2022
![Israel will host Miss Universe contest as scheduled despite Omicron, minister says Israel will host Miss Universe contest as scheduled despite Omicron, minister says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/81629172637_TBMISSUNIVERSE.jpg)
Israel will host Miss Universe contest as scheduled despite Omicron, minister says
Yoel said participants in the contest, to be held in the Red Sea resort of Eilat, will be granted waivers from the curbs.
Sun Nov 28 2021
![Australia to lift outbound travel ban for vaccinated residents from next week Australia to lift outbound travel ban for vaccinated residents from next week](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/71633924215_TBSYDNEYjpg.jpg)
Australia to lift outbound travel ban for vaccinated residents from next week
Australians have been unable to travel abroad for more than 18 months without a government waiver.
Wed Oct 27 2021
![PM announces rent waiver, extension of moratorium on rental payments for PPR units PM announces rent waiver, extension of moratorium on rental payments for PPR units](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/51632477168_PerdanaMenteri.jpg)
PM announces rent waiver, extension of moratorium on rental payments for PPR units
Ismail Sabri today announced several initiatives under the Malaysian Family welfare agenda on housing, including rent waiver for affected groups.
Fri Sep 24 2021