Indonesia – The administration, planning, and execution of the homecoming mass migration during the Eid al-Fitr occasion this year has shown an improvement, Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, Sandiaga Uno, has noted. He commended miistries, offices, provincial state run administrations, the Indonesian Military (TNI), and the National Police (Polri) for guaranteeing a smooth Eid departure. This might likewise want …

Malaysia – There have been more than 100,000 guests to the Prime Minister and Ministers’ open house held at Seri Perdana on Sunday as of 4 p.m. The open house has been hosted by the Prime Minister along with his Ministers and has received an incredible response from the public. As a result, according to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), …

Malaysia – In connection with the celebration of Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob was paid a visit by Datuk Lee Chong Wei, the country’s badminton icon, after a two-year hiatus caused by the Covid-19 outbreak interrupted the festivities. Every year, Ismail Sabri stated, Chong Wei and his wife Datin Wong Mew Choo would pay him …

Malaysia – Locals and tourists alike took advantage of the Hari Raya Aidilfitri vacations to spend a day exploring the city, with Suria KLCC and the neighboring KLCC Park, Pavilion KL, and Jalan Bukit Bintang attracting the most crowds. Following the loosening of Covid-19 prevention efforts and the cessation of obligatory scanning of QR codes via the MySejahtera app, it …

ASEAN – Hong Kong will reduce the required hotel quarantine for passenger flight crews from seven to three days, while cargo crews will be excused, in a small step toward easing the city’s coronavirus restrictions, which have transformed it into one of the world’s most secluded locations. The measures, which take effect in May, would provide “much-needed survival space” for …

Malaysia – As most businesses prepare for the May 1 implementation of the new RM1,500 minimum wage, questions persist over whether SMEs can afford the extra expense. The new standard comes as the economy continues to recover from the Covid-19 outbreak. Despite the complete adoption of a minimum wage in January 2013 and subsequent increases in 2016 and 2019, data …

Malaysia – According to a World Bank assessment, Malaysia’s economy is predicted to rise 5.5 percent this year, owing to improved domestic demand, more exports, and the reopening of borders. It stated that the external industry is expected to continue to assist, particularly in the areas of electrical and electronic products (E&E) and medical rubber gloves. However, it warned that …

Malaysia – The Malaysian Football League (M-League) has announced that teams will no longer be permitted to postpone matches if their players or officials have been proven Covid-19 positive. According to MFL CEO Stuart Ramalingam, this is part of a new standard operating procedure (SOP) designed to guarantee the seamless operation of M-League 2022. He added the MFL has postponed …

ASEAN – The Asian Games venues have been finished six months before participants from around the region descend on Hangzhou in eastern China, according to organizers. Despite China’s largest Covid-19 outbreak since the pandemic began, the tournament, the 19th edition of the intensely competitive regional athletic event, is still on. Organizers say an infection control strategy will be released in …

Malaysia – In light of the reopening of Malaysia’s borders on April 1, the government has imposed a minimum insurance coverage (for Covid-19 and traveling) of US$20,000 (RM84,090) for all visitors who are coming to Malaysia. Regardless of their Covid-19 vaccination status, Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin stated that this applies to all foreigners who will be entering Malaysia on short-term …