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Check again, AirAsia passengers told after positive cases detected on flights

TAWAU: All 402 passengers of AirAsia AK5742 and AK5740 to Tawau airport on May 1 and 4 have been asked to visit the nearest health clinic for a second screening after Covid-19 cases were detected among individuals on both flights. Tawau Area II health officer Dr Suzalina Sulaiman said as at 8am today, 39 people […]

Hong Kong police want to arrest gang-rape accuser for false claim

Police officers stand guard as more than 200 people were arrested during anti-government protests on May 11. (AP pic) HONG KONG: Hong Kong police are looking to arrest a teenager for allegedly giving false testimony after she accused officers of gang-raping her in custody, a move the woman described Wednesday as an attempt to discredit her. […]

Asian airlines move toward recovery with growth seen in China, HK

JAKARTA: Airlines added more seats back to their flight schedules this week, led by China and even increases in Hong Kong, suggesting the industry is starting to recover from the devastating impact of the coronavirus pandemic, according to OAG Aviation Worldwide. Airlines globally added a net 600,000 seats to reach a total of almost 30 million, […]

Saudi Aramco Q1 profit plunges 25%, says virus to affect 2020 results

RIYADH: Energy giant Saudi Aramco on Tuesday reported a 25% slump in first-quarter net profits due to low oil prices, saying the coronavirus crisis will dampen demand and full-year earnings. The world’s largest listed firm posted a net profit of 62.5 billion riyals (US$16.66 billion) in the three months to March, compared to US$22.2 billion […]