BANGKOK, July 10 — Thailand has recorded zero local Covid-19 transmission for 45 consecutive days and the authorities are beefing up border control to curb the entry of illegal immigrants due to the demand for foreign workers after businesses in the kingdom resumed operations from July 1.

PUTRAJAYA, July 6 — The discussion on the reopening of the border between Malaysia and Singapore needs to be resolved comprehensively, taking into account all Malaysians travelling back and forth or staying in the republic, says Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 — Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) is ready to accommodate travel bubble when the government agrees to reopen its international borders, said Group chief executive officer Datuk Mohd Shukrie Mohd Salleh.

PUTRAJAYA, June 22 — Malaysia is still in early discussions with Singapore and Brunei on the possibility of reopening its borders with the two countries.

PUTRAJAYA, May 23 — Security along the country’s borders, including each and every rat route, will continue to be tightened to prevent illegal migrants from sneaking in once the Aidilfitri celebrations are over in yet another effort to contain the Covid-19 pandemic.

PUTRAJAYA, May 14 — Reopening the country’s borders is the last thing Malaysia will do as it gradually eases restrictions imposed to curb the spread of Covid-19, said Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 — Tight border control is a key measure necessary to keep at bay imported cases of Covid-19 even as the government eases the movement control order (MCO) to allow the restart of economic activities on May 4.