Tokyo approves ordinance to prevent abuse by customers in Japan's first
The ordinance against "customer harassment" outlines the responsibilities of customers, although it carries no penalties if violated.
Fri Oct 04 2024
Crickets get crunchy as Singapore approves edible insects amid food security push
S'pore approved for human consumption 16 species ranging from crickets to grasshoppers, grubs and mealworms after two years of deliberation.
Sat Aug 03 2024
Dewan Rakyat approves Malaysia Border Control and Protection Agency Bill
Malaysia Checkpoints and Border Agency will take over the functions of relevant agencies at the country's entry points.
Tue Jul 16 2024
Cabinet approves amendments to Personal Data Protection Act, says Digital Minister
Gobind Singh Deo highlighted that key proposals for amending Act 709 include mandatory notification of personal data breaches.
Thu Jul 04 2024
Iran's Supreme Leader approves Mokhber as interim president, declares 5 days mourning
Iran now has a maximum period of 50 days before a presidential election must be held to choose Ebrahim Raisi's successor.
Mon May 20 2024
Israel approves reopening of Erez crossing into Gaza, use of Ashdod port for aid
A meeting of the security cabinet approved immediate steps to increase humanitarian aid to the civilian population in the Gaza Strip.
Fri Apr 05 2024
LHDN approves over 72,000 voluntary tax declarations worth RM652.5 mln as of Feb 29
The PKPS 2.0 voluntary disclosure programme is an initiative to expand number of taxpayers and encourage tax compliance to increase revenue.
Wed Mar 20 2024
PM approves RM25 mln for additional blocks of UPSI student accommodation
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he had instructed the finance ministry to ensure the allocation is approved before the end of the year.
Thu Dec 21 2023
Dewan Rakyat approves Finance Bill
Steven Sim said the bill aims to improve direct income tax and indirect tax that needs the amendment to related acts.
Tue Nov 28 2023
Penang Assembly unanimously approves motion of solidarity with Palestine
The Penang State Legislative Assembly today unanimously approved a motion to express solidarity with the Palestinian people for the cruelty and tyranny of the Israeli Zionist regime.
Fri Nov 24 2023
Cabinet approves 7,500 foreign workers for three sub-sectors - Sivakumar
V. Sivakumar said the reopening of the intake of foreign workers for three sub-sectors was not comprehensive but based on the actual needs.
Fri Sep 08 2023
PM approves part of foreign worker applications for three sectors
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim also placed a condition that local youths be trained to fill up vacancies in barbershops, textiles and goldsmiths.
Mon Sep 04 2023
Cabinet approves progressive wage policy, details to be tabled in Budget 2024 - Rafizi
Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli said the wage system is expected to be implemented in April or May next year.
Thu Aug 24 2023
MOH approves 359 appeals for transfer by medical officers so far - Dr Zaliha
Dr Zaliha Mustafa said remaining applications would be scrutinised later based on merits and vacancies available in the areas applied for.
Tue Aug 15 2023
Cambodia king approves nomination of Hun Manet as next PM
The appointment of army general Hun Manet requires the approval of the newly elected National Assembly, expected this month.
Mon Aug 07 2023