Malaysia’s trade deficit in services hit record RM47.4 bln in 2020
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s trade deficit in services increased to RM47.4 billion in 2020, the highest deficit ever recorded, owing to the unprecedented Covid-19 pandemic that has significantly restrained economic activities globally. The Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) said total trade in services amounted to RM232.7 billion, contributing 16.1 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP […]
WHO says against proof of vaccination for travel
GENEVA: The World Health Organisation’s emergency committee said Monday it was against international travellers being required to have proof of vaccination, partly on grounds such a measure would deepen inequities. “Do not require proof of vaccination as a condition of entry, given the limited (although growing) evidence about the performance of vaccines in reducing transmission and the […]
AirAsia introduces ‘Asean Unlimited’ to ensure smooth take-off when travel returns
KUALA LUMPUR: Capitalising on positive Covid-19 vaccination developments across the Asean region, low-cost airline AirAsia Group Bhd has revived its engines to ensure a smooth take-off when travel returns by introducing its all-new product, Asean Unlimited. The Asean Unlimited offers unlimited access to AirAsia’s international and domestic flights, as well as e-commerce delivery services on […]
Chariot allowed to travel under strict conditions
PUTRAJAYA: Special permission has been given for the chariot carrying the statue of Lord Murugan to travel from Sri Maha Mariamman Temple, Kuala Lumpur to Sri Subramaniam Temple in Batu Caves tomorrow as it is an important part of the Thaipusam celebration. According to a statement from the Ministry of National Unity today, the chariot […]
Taiwan airlines offer sight-seeing flights during pandemic
TAOYUAN, Taiwan: Faced with the coronavirus collapse in travellers, Taiwanese airlines have begun offering sight-seeing “flights to nowhere” on their passenger jets — including flight attendant lessons for children. At the headquarters of Taiwan’s China Airlines in Taoyuan on Saturday, 50 children took a morning course on how serve passengers aboard a mock cabin. Cheng […]
Critical service workers can travel
KUCHING: Sarawakians who work providing essential services are allowed to travel to and from their homes and workplaces, and even between districts. However, they do need to obtain permits from the respective Resident’s or District Offices, said Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. “We have made it very clear that those providing essential […]
Help these teachers and families
KUCHING: Sarawak Teachers’ Union (STU) hopes travel agencies or any relevant ministries will come up with alternative plans for teachers and families who are unable to enjoy their vacations through their prebooked tour packages. STU president Macky Joseph urged the ministries and concerned parties to look into this issue faced by teachers and families. “This […]
Boost domestic tourism, visit Malaysia
By Sakini Mohd Said KUALA LUMPUR: Some of my friends and I were recently talking about travelling and I asked them if they had visited the whole of Malaysia. One of them Fina, 37, said she has yet to visit Johor and Sarawak. I burst out laughing when I heard her reply as I […]
Travellers from Zhejiang, Jiangsu Provinces blocked
Wuhan Virus KUALA LUMPUR: After barring incoming travellers from coronavirus-hit Wuhan and Hubei province, Malaysia has extended the ban to travellers from the Zhejiang and Jiangsu provinces in China with immediate effect. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail said this follows China imposing lock-down on five cities in Zhejiang and two in Jiangsu. “In […]
