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Malaysia Covid-19 panel recommends full border reopening in March

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's coronavirus recovery council on Tuesday said it has recommended a full reopening of borders as early as March 1 without mandatory quarantine for travellers, as part of plans to accelerate economic recovery.

Bangkok Post

Tour bubble plan in works

The government will open discussions to set up travel bubbles with China and Malaysia this month to attract more foreign visitors, following the resumption of the Test & Go scheme on Feb 1.

Bangkok Post

Thailand to seek travel bubbles with China, Malaysia

Thailand will have talks on bilateral travel bubble arrangements with China and Malaysia later this month, an official said on Monday, as part of efforts to bolster a steady recovery in its crucial tourism sector.

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Govt plans travel bubble talks with China to boost tourism

The government plans to hold travel bubble talks with China and Malaysia this month, days after resuming a quarantine-free visa programme to boost tourist arrivals seen as key to sustaining a nascent economic recovery.

Bangkok Post

Bastianini fastest on last day of Malaysia MotoGP test

Sepang (Malaysia) (AFP) - Italian speedster Enea Bastianini was fastest on day two of the MotoGP pre-season test Sunday, clocking a new lap record at the Sepang circuit in Malaysia.

AFP

Malaysia’s Covid cases may hit 15,000 a day as Omicron spreads

Malaysia’s new coronavirus infections may hit 15,000 a day soon from the spread of the highly-contagious Omicron variant, Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said as he urged citizens to take their booster shots.

Bangkok Post

Aprilia riders lead in Malaysia MotoGP first day test

Sepang (Malaysia) (AFP) - Aprilia's motorcycle racing team took first and second place at the MotoGP pre-season test in Malaysia on Saturday, powering past all opponents on the first day at the Sepang circuit.

AFP

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Covid news: UK reports 259 deaths; Turkish president tests positive – as it happened

New Zealand and Russia both report record number of daily coronavirus cases

The Guardian - UK

Malaysia's ex-PM Mahathir discharged from heart hospital

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has been discharged from the National Heart Institute two weeks after he was admitted

The Independent UK

MotoGP great Marquez looking for Nadal 'dream scenario' on return

Paris (AFP) - Six-time MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez said on Friday he hopes to emulate the "dream scenario" of compatriot Rafael Nadal's return from injury as he prepares for pre-season testing in Sepang, Malaysia after an injury-blighted two years.

AFP

Malaysia ex-PM Mahathir allowed home

KUALA LUMPUR: Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, who served for more than two decades in the top job, continues to undergo treatment at the National Heart Institute but has been allowed to go to his home, his office said on Friday.

Bangkok Post

Malaysia ex-PM Mahathir allowed home but still receiving hospital treatment

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, who served for more than two decades in the top job, continues to undergo treatment at the National Heart Institute but has been allowed to go to his home, his office said on Friday.

Reuters

Turkey reports daily record of 111,157 new cases – as it happened

Turkish daily death toll highest in four months as cases surge; UK health agency says number of cases each day could be rising

The Guardian - AU

Yelps, tears as Malaysia starts vaccinations for young children

Malaysia kicked off a COVID-19 mass vaccination programme on Thursday for children aged between 5 and 11, in an effort to protect the youngest members of its population and increase its high immunisation rate.

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Dramatic Video Captures Landslide Devouring Cars In Malaysia

There were no injuries but several cars were destroyed.

The Guardian - AU

US bans imports of disposable gloves from Ansell supplier in Malaysia over allegations of forced labour

YTY Group accused of ‘deception, intimidation and debt bondage’, says it is ‘working to improve conditions of migrant workers’

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Ducati Teases 2022 MotoGP Bike Liveries Ahead Of Rescheduled Launch

Ducati Corse originally planned to host its 2022 MotoGP team launch at Sepang, Malaysia in January, but offered this sneak peek since the launch was delayed.

Autosport

Tank Slappers Podcast: Can a fully fit Marquez dominate again?

Pre-season testing ahead of the 2022 MotoGP campaign gets underway this week in Malaysia, and Marc Marquez will be back in action for Honda.

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Refugees drive West Ridge’s growing Asian population

Rohingya refugees are drawn to West Ridge not by the proximity to work, but rather by the neighborhood’s diverse culture, as well as its access to social services.

Bangkok Post

Malaysian firms facing US bans over forced labour summoned by ministry

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's Human Resources Ministry said on Sunday it would call in all companies facing US import bans over suspected forced labour practices to discuss immediate action to address the allegations.

Reuters

U.S. says sufficient evidence of forced labour at Malaysia's Sime Darby Plantation

The United States on Friday said it has sufficient information to determine that Malaysian palm oil producer Sime Darby Plantation Bhd uses forced labour and that the firm's goods are subject to seizure.

Bangkok Post

AirAsia changes name to Capital A as it grows beyond an airline

Malaysia's AirAsia Group Bhd said on Friday it had changed its name to Capital A Bhd to reflect its growing portfolio of businesses beyond the core budget airline.

AFP

Malaysian floods caused $1.4 bn in losses: government

Kuala Lumpur (AFP) - Devastating floods that hit Malaysia in recent weeks caused about $1.4 billion in losses, with widespread damage to homes, businesses and factories, the country's statistics department said on Friday.

The Independent UK

AirAsia renamed Capital A to show it's more than an airline

Malaysia’s AirAsia Group has changed the name of its listed holding company to Capital A to reflect the diversity of its business portfolio as it seeks to grow its non-airline revenue

Bangkok Post

Malaysia floods caused nearly $1.5 bln in losses

KUALA LUMPUR: Floods that had devastated much of Malaysia in recent weeks have caused an estimated 6.1 billion ringgit (US$1.46 billion) in overall losses, a government report said on Friday.

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