![Diesel subsidy not abolished, gov't still bears RM7 bln in subsidies - PM Diesel subsidy not abolished, gov't still bears RM7 bln in subsidies - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41718346031_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Diesel subsidy not abolished, gov't still bears RM7 bln in subsidies - PM
Diesel subsidy rationalisation ensures efficient management to prevent misuse and reach the appropriate groups.
Mon Jun 17 2024
![166 Indonesians in death row abroad, mostly in Malaysia and Middle East 166 Indonesians in death row abroad, mostly in Malaysia and Middle East](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/81673518377_TBSIMBAHASID.jpg)
166 Indonesians in death row abroad, mostly in Malaysia and Middle East
Those in the death row in Malaysia will not undergo the death penalty as the country had abolished the mandatory capital punishment in 2023.
Wed Mar 06 2024
![No signature of elected rep needed in education scholarship application form No signature of elected rep needed in education scholarship application form](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/51683795844_KerajaanPahang.jpg)
No signature of elected rep needed in education scholarship application form
The requirement to obtain the signature of an elected representative on the state government's scholarship and education Loan Application Form through Yayasan Pahang (YP) has been abolished starting t
Thu May 11 2023
![Europe's royals, in Athens, bid farewell to Greece's last king Europe's royals, in Athens, bid farewell to Greece's last king](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/41673857139_kingofGreece.jpg)
Europe's royals, in Athens, bid farewell to Greece's last king
European royalty gathered in Athens on Monday for the funeral of former King Constantine of Greece, born a prince but spurned by his country which abolished the monarchy in 1974.
Mon Jan 16 2023
![Security Council veto power remains a conundrum, abolishing it the best way forward Security Council veto power remains a conundrum, abolishing it the best way forward](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/51663968856_UNGAPM.jpg)
Security Council veto power remains a conundrum, abolishing it the best way forward
Ismail Sabri's call at the recent UNGA that the veto powers of the UNSC be abolished is the way forward in ensuring the UN return to its foundation.
Mon Sep 26 2022
![Malaysia calls for UN Security Council's veto power to be abolished Malaysia calls for UN Security Council's veto power to be abolished](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/51663968856_UNGAPM.jpg)
Malaysia calls for UN Security Council's veto power to be abolished
Malaysia has called for the veto power of the United Nations (UN) Security Council to be abolished in line with the principle of one country one vote.
Fri Sep 23 2022
![List out mandatory death penalty offences to be abolished - Expert List out mandatory death penalty offences to be abolished - Expert](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/61642683238_ShamrahayuAbAziz.jpg)
List out mandatory death penalty offences to be abolished - Expert
Shamrahayu said the details were necessary as the government intends to carry out a public survey on the abolition of the mandatory death penalty.
Thu Jun 16 2022
![Death penalty still exists in Malaysian law, only mandatory death penalty to be abolished Death penalty still exists in Malaysian law, only mandatory death penalty to be abolished](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/41655113048_WanJunaidi.jpg)
Death penalty still exists in Malaysian law, only mandatory death penalty to be abolished
The death penalty still exists in Malaysian law even though the government has, on June 8, decided to abolish the mandatory death penalty.
Mon Jun 13 2022
![Death penalty remains but judges now given discretion in sentencing - PM Death penalty remains but judges now given discretion in sentencing - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/41654859458_PerdanaMenteriDatu.jpg)
Death penalty remains but judges now given discretion in sentencing - PM
Ismail Sabri today explained that the death penalty will remain and not be abolished, and the change is only on the fact that judges are now given discretion in sentencing.
Fri Jun 10 2022
![PT3 exam abolished, MoE to enhance school-based assessment PT3 exam abolished, MoE to enhance school-based assessment](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/61654159310_TBRADZ.jpg)
PT3 exam abolished, MoE to enhance school-based assessment
Radzi said students will instead sit for the end-of-year test using the question bank provided by the MoE for all subjects.
Thu Jun 02 2022
![AP for wheat imports abolished - Ismail Sabri AP for wheat imports abolished - Ismail Sabri](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/61652793044_TBTEPUNG.jpg)
AP for wheat imports abolished - Ismail Sabri
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob today announced that the approved permit (AP) requirement to import wheat into the country has been abolished.
Mon May 23 2022
![APs abolished for certain agrofood commodities, still enforced for rice APs abolished for certain agrofood commodities, still enforced for rice](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/51652959325_950x600.jpg)
APs abolished for certain agrofood commodities, still enforced for rice
APs to import certain agro-food commodities such as cabbage, old coconut, chicken and liquid milk are no longer required with immediate effect.
Thu May 19 2022
![Immigration Dept to abolish online appointment system, extend counter operating hours Immigration Dept to abolish online appointment system, extend counter operating hours](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/41650466436_DatukInderaKhairul.jpg)
Immigration Dept to abolish online appointment system, extend counter operating hours
The Immigration Department will abolish the Online Appointment System (STO) as well as extend the operating hours of passport issuance offices and counters.
Fri Apr 29 2022
![No need for vaccination status checks, vaccine info registration to enter two holy mosques No need for vaccination status checks, vaccine info registration to enter two holy mosques](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/41643984145_TBMEKAH.jpg)
No need for vaccination status checks, vaccine info registration to enter two holy mosques
The procedure for checking vaccination status of visitors and pilgrims to the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque in Saudi Arabia was abolished starting Thursday.
Thu Mar 10 2022
![Limits on business premises' operating hours to be lifted from April 1 Limits on business premises' operating hours to be lifted from April 1](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/71646744640_Sidangmedia.jpg)
Limits on business premises' operating hours to be lifted from April 1
The limits currently imposed on business premises' operating hours will be abolished starting April 1, 2022, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
Tue Mar 08 2022