Japan to waive pre-departure COVID-19 tests for vaccinated travellers
Japan in June opened up to tourists for the first time in two years, but requirements that they apply for visas and stick to guided, package tours have kept actual numbers of inbound visitors small. Local media reported on Tuesday that Japan may raise a daily cap on inbound travellersContinue Reading
Touch ‘n Go says enhanced NFC-enabled cards to be restocked tomorrow (Aug 25) at 10am
Users of the Touch ‘n Go eWallet app may have received a notification earlier today (Aug 24) informing them that the company’s NFC-enabled enhanced TNG cards will be coming back in stock tomorrow morning at 10am in the app. Read full storyContinue Reading
Prayuth Chan-ocha: Thai court suspends PM from office
Prayuth Chan-ocha won power in a military coup in 2014 but his opponents say he has overstayed his ruling term.Continue Reading
Prosecution appeals for jail time for ex-Prive Group CEO who punched, slapped teenager
Jean-Luc Kha Vu Han asked a 13-year-old boy lewd questions, punched his temple and slapped him in a shopping mall lift in 2019, while he was intoxicated.Continue Reading
Body of worker who fell into the sea at Keppel Shipyard in Tuas found
The worker fell into the sea on Monday (Aug 22) after part of a concrete pier collapsed.Continue Reading
Japan signals return to nuclear power to stabilise energy supply
TOKYO: Japan will restart more idled nuclear plants and look at developing next-generation reactors, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Wednesday (Aug 24), setting the stage for a major policy shift on nuclear energy a decade after the Fukushima disaster. The comments from Kishida – who also said the governmentContinue Reading
Najib must apply for royal pardon in 14 days or lose Pekan seat, says Speaker
PETALING JAYA: Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak must apply for a royal pardon within 14 days or he will lose his Pekan seat, says Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Azhar Azizan Harun. Read full storyContinue Reading
Domino's Pizza Malaysia set to join largest international Domino’s Group
KUALA LUMPUR: Domino’s Pizza Malaysia is set to become part of the largest Domino’s network outside of the United States (US) via a proposed acquisition by Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd (DPE). Read full storyContinue Reading
Rangers injured by bomb
NARATHIWAT: Two rangers were wounded by a bomb explosion in Rueso district on Wednesday, police said.Continue Reading
Thai court suspends PM Prayut Chan-o-cha from official duty pending result of term limit review: Reports
BANGKOK: Thai media reported on Wednesday (Aug 24) that the constitutional court has suspended Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha from official duty pending the result of a legal review of his term limit. ThaiPBS, Khaosod and Workpoint media reported the court’s decision without citing sources. Reuters could not independently verify theContinue Reading