News in Brief (2022-04-02)

Mid-air collision of S Korean trainer planes kills four

SEOUL, Apr 01: Two South Korean air force planes collided in mid-air on Friday during a training exercise, killing four pilots, authorities said. A total of 130 troops, 95 police officers and 60 firefighters as well as three helicopters have begun a search at the crash site, the Yonhap news agency said, citing local government officials. — Reuters

Malaysia reopens borders to vaccinated passengers

KUALA LUMPUR, Apr 01: ): Malaysia fully reopened its borders on Friday, dropping quarantine requirements for people vaccinated against Covid-19 after two years of strict travel restrictions. The Southeast Asian nation has maintained some of the tightest entry curbs in the region to try to contain coronavirus outbreaks, with most foreign nationals barred from entry and returning Malaysians required to undergo quarantine. A flight carrying 140 passengers from Indonesia to Kuala Lumpur was greeted with a water salute after touching down. — Reuters