No plans for MCO despite surge in Covid cases – KKM
Who else got a deja vu with KKM's 4pm press conference on Covid-19? Newly appointed health minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad called for a PC today to discuss about the recent …
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Face masks no longer mandatory in Grab, LRT/MRT, and other public transport from July 5 2023 – KKM
Masks will no longer be compulsory on public transport (including e-hailing) from July 5 2023, which is Wednesday next week. In addition, the use of masks will also no longer be mandatory …
Face masks now optional indoors, but still compulsory when taking public transport and e-hailing rides – KKM
Health minister Khairy Jamaluddin has announced that face masks are now optional indoors, effective immediately. Masks have been optional outdoors for some time now, but now you can walk into a mall …
Masks to be optional outdoors in Malaysia from May 1; still mandatory for public transport, e-hailing vehicles
It's official – health minister Khairy Jamaluddin has announced that face masks will be optional outdoors in Malaysia starting May 1, as part of sweeping relaxations of COVID-19 protocols. You'll be allowed …
Malaysians entering Thailand face RM1,000 entry fee
Malaysian travellers planning to enter neighbouring Thailand are facing a more stringent of requirements in order to cross the border, reports the New Straits Times, and checks at the immigration, customs, quarantine …
Covid-19 still disrupting auto production, supply: MAA
Two years in, the automotive industry is still being affected by Covid-19, with production and supply chains continuing to be impacted even though the worst has passed. Much of it has had …
Malaysia-Thailand land border open Apr 1 for tourists
The Malaysian government has announced that Thailand will open its land border with Malaysia beginning April 1, though the opening is for tourists only for the time being, the Malay Mail reported. …
CES 2022: BMW, Mercedes-Benz cancel attendance
The coronavirus pandemic has reared its head once again, this time with the Omicron variant resulting in CES 2022 losing out on a growing number of exhibitors originally set to be physically …
80% discount on saman from Dec 9-12 – payment can be made online and at all police HQs across Malaysia
Earlier this week, in conjunction with the “100 Aspiration Days of the Malaysia Family” celebrations, the police announced a limited time discount on unpaid summons for compoundable traffic offences, offering 80% off …
Shell Malaysia awarded best in convenience retailing
Shell Malaysia has received the award for best convenience retailing store under the petrol station category from the ministry of domestic trade and consumer affairs (KPDNHEP), presented by prime minister Datuk Seri …
JPJ says 3.8 million vehicles yet to renew road tax – advises motorists to do so before Dec 31 deadline
The grace period for renewing expired road tax and driving licenses ends on December 31, but the road transport department (JPJ) says that a total of 3.78 million vehicles throughout the country …
2022 Range Rover’s Cabin Air Purification Pro system provides significant protection from Covid-19 virus
Land Rover recently unveiled the fifth-generation Range Rover, which features a significant redesign and a whole host of new technologies. The latter includes Cabin Air Purification Pro, which the carmaker says is …
KL Car Free Morning resumes this Sunday, Nov 7
Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has announced that it will be reintroducing the Kuala Lumpur Car Free Morning (KLCFM) programme, which was put on hold during the Covid-19 pandemic. The bi-monthly event …
SST exemption for cars: extension into 2022 expected
The Malaysian government is expected to once again extend the sales tax exemption through next year in the upcoming Budget 2022 announcement, reports Berita Harian. Budget 2022 is expected to further extend …
Klang Valley, Melaka move to Phase 4 NRP on Oct 18 – Kelantan, Perak, Penang, Sabah and Kedah to Phase 3
That was quick. Just two weeks after Klang Valley and Melaka moved to Phase 3 of the national recovery plan (NRP), the government has announced that Kuala Lumpur, Selangor and Putrajaya as …
Sabah to allow inter-district travel from Oct 14 – border will open to interstate travel, local tourists on Nov 1
When prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced the reopening of state borders on October 11 after Malaysia reached the 90% adult vaccination milestone, it didn't include Sabah. Now, the Borneo …
Unvaccinated interstate travellers to be compounded, attention focused on highway R&R stops – Police
The police will be issuing compounds to unvaccinated individuals found travelling interstate, Bukit Aman internal security and public order department director Datuk Hazani Ghazali told Berita Harian. Police patrols will focus attention …
As interstate travel resumes in Malaysia, Oct 11, police say all roadblocks at state borders will end at midnight
Following prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob's announcement that interstate travel will be allowed for the fully vaccinated as of tomorrow, Monday, October 11, the police has said that all roadblocks …
Interstate travel in Malaysia resumes from Mon, Oct 11
Prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has announced that interstate travel across Malaysia will be allowed to resume as of tomorrow, Monday, October 11. He said this comes as the country's …
Travelling back to your hometown? Perform a Covid-19 rapid self-test before meeting family members – Khairy
People who want to return to their hometowns have been advised to undergo a Covid-19 self-test before meeting family members. This was the call made by health minister Khairy Jamaluddin, who said …