![Malaysia determined to ensure faster approval for investments - PM Malaysia determined to ensure faster approval for investments - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/61696914024_anwaribrahim.jpg)
Malaysia determined to ensure faster approval for investments - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this was important as many investors have voiced their concerns with regard to the delay in approvals.
Tue Oct 10 2023
![Misinformation swirls over EU edible insects Misinformation swirls over EU edible insects](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/61676878843_EdibleInsects.jpg)
Misinformation swirls over EU edible insects
Recent EU approvals for food ingredients derived from house crickets and beetle larvae, have stoked a surge in misleading claims.
Mon Feb 20 2023
![Govt machinery, departments must manage business applications faster, more efficiently - PM Anwar Govt machinery, departments must manage business applications faster, more efficiently - PM Anwar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/61671607867_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Govt machinery, departments must manage business applications faster, more efficiently - PM Anwar
The Chief Secretary to the Government and I will assist to coordinate everything so that speedier approvals can be achieved, Anwar said.
Wed Dec 21 2022
![No more approvals for procurements without tender - PM Anwar No more approvals for procurements without tender - PM Anwar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/51669692328_PerdanaMenteriAnw.jpg)
No more approvals for procurements without tender - PM Anwar
Anwar has stressed that approvals for government procurements under his leadership can no longer be conducted without tender.
Tue Nov 29 2022
![Employers urged to expedite hiring of workers - Saravanan Employers urged to expedite hiring of workers - Saravanan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/61658041638_MSaravanan.jpg)
Employers urged to expedite hiring of workers - Saravanan
There are still delays by employers even though approvals have been given by the government.
Thu Sep 22 2022
![FMM calls for more clarity on foreign workers application process FMM calls for more clarity on foreign workers application process](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/81649161745_TanSriSohThianLa.jpg)
FMM calls for more clarity on foreign workers application process
The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) hopes for greater clarity and consistency in the foreign workers' application process flow in order to expedite their approvals and entry.
Tue Apr 05 2022
![AirAsia X debt restructuring proposal approved by creditors AirAsia X debt restructuring proposal approved by creditors](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/81614825569_Airasia.jpg)
AirAsia X debt restructuring proposal approved by creditors
The approvals were obtained following the court convened meetings (CCMs) held with three different groups of the creditors.
Fri Nov 12 2021
![JKM reviewing guidelines to tighten application approvals for care centres - Rina JKM reviewing guidelines to tighten application approvals for care centres - Rina](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/81625401726_RinaHarun.jpg)
JKM reviewing guidelines to tighten application approvals for care centres - Rina
Rina advised the public not to viral photographs or any recordings of abuse cases involving children.
Sat Jul 17 2021
![Axiata, Telenor sign deal to merge Malaysian telecoms units Axiata, Telenor sign deal to merge Malaysian telecoms units](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-09/41567764638_TBAXIATATELENOR.jpg)
Axiata, Telenor sign deal to merge Malaysian telecoms units
The planned transaction, which remains subject to regulatory and other approvals, is expected to be completed by the second quarter of 2022.
Mon Jun 21 2021
![Banks remain cautious on loan approvals Banks remain cautious on loan approvals](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/51589294307_MIDF.jpg)
Banks remain cautious on loan approvals
It said this could be due to higher loan demand as opposed to last year's, as banks may not have been able to keep pace with the approvals.
Mon May 03 2021
![Axiata reasonably confident of Celcom-Digi merger approvals Axiata reasonably confident of Celcom-Digi merger approvals](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/51617885846_celcomdigi.jpg)
Axiata reasonably confident of Celcom-Digi merger approvals
Axiata Group Bhd and Telenor Asia, the parent company of Digi.com Bhd, are "reasonably confident" of getting approvals for a merger between Celcom Axiata Bhd and Digi.
Thu Apr 08 2021
![Govt allows tourist travel between RMCO states - Ismail Sabri Govt allows tourist travel between RMCO states - Ismail Sabri](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/61614861419_DatukSeriIsmailSa.jpg)
Govt allows tourist travel between RMCO states - Ismail Sabri
Ismail Sabri said tour vehicles were required to seek movement approvals from the police.
Tue Mar 09 2021
![Moderna reaches supply deal with Philippines for 13 million vaccine doses Moderna reaches supply deal with Philippines for 13 million vaccine doses](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/61605528925_vaccine.jpg)
Moderna reaches supply deal with Philippines for 13 million vaccine doses
The company will work with regulators to pursue necessary approvals before distribution, it said in a press release.
Mon Mar 08 2021
![Paramount wants development approvals to be expedited Paramount wants development approvals to be expedited](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/71614751549_paramount.jpg)
Paramount wants development approvals to be expedited
Paramount hopes the government can expedite development approvals to support the recovery of the property market and the whole economy.
Wed Mar 03 2021
![World Health Organisation lists Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine for emergency use World Health Organisation lists Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine for emergency use](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/81609469935_Pfizer.jpg)
World Health Organisation lists Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine for emergency use
The move opens the door for countries to expedite their own approvals to import and give the shot.
Fri Jan 01 2021