#KiniNews: Opposition fails to muster numbers to defeat Azmin's budget
The Dewan Rakyat has passed the International Trade and Industry Ministry's RM1.2 billion budget at the committee stage in a bloc vote with 110 votes in favour and 104 against. Six MPs were not present.
International Trade and Industry Minister Azmin Ali wrapped up the debate while his nemesis Anwar Ibrahim (Harapan-Port Dickson) was among those who took part in the vote.
Azmin was previously the PKR deputy president before quitting the party during the infamous Sheraton Move in February.
Losing to Azmin is a significant blow to Anwar, who is under pressure to prove that he has majority support in the Dewan Rakyat.
International Trade and Industry Minister Azmin Ali wrapped up the debate while his nemesis Anwar Ibrahim (Harapan-Port Dickson) was among those who took part in the vote.
Azmin was previously the PKR deputy president before quitting the party during the infamous Sheraton Move in February.
Losing to Azmin is a significant blow to Anwar, who is under pressure to prove that he has majority support in the Dewan Rakyat.
Mon Mar 21 2022
#KiniNews: Management, supervisory staff in CMCO areas ordered to work from home
The government has ordered the public and private workers in management and supervisory positions in areas under conditional movement control order (MCO) to work from home starting Oct 22.
Defence Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said this is to keep Covid-19 cases in check by reducing the number of people working in offices and factories.
He said a list of sectors affected will be issued by the International Trade and Industry Ministry.
Defence Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said this is to keep Covid-19 cases in check by reducing the number of people working in offices and factories.
He said a list of sectors affected will be issued by the International Trade and Industry Ministry.
Mon Mar 21 2022
![Malaysia's April exports rise 63 pct year-on-year, fastest since 1998 Malaysia's April exports rise 63 pct year-on-year, fastest since 1998](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/71622176738_MALAYSIA.jpg)
Malaysia's April exports rise 63 pct year-on-year, fastest since 1998
April's expansion exceeded the 52.4 pct rise forecast by 10 economists in a Reuters' poll and was up from the 31 pct growth posted in March.
Fri May 28 2021
![Temporary measures bill on COVID-19 is on the card Temporary measures bill on COVID-19 is on the card](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/61591245358_KUALANERANG.jpg)
Temporary measures bill on COVID-19 is on the card
The government is drafting a Temporary Measures Bill to mitigate the social and economic impacts of COVID-19, said the International Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI).
Thu Jun 04 2020
![MITI revokes approvals given to four companies to operate during MCO - Azmin MITI revokes approvals given to four companies to operate during MCO - Azmin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-04/51587030541_AzminAli.jpg)
MITI revokes approvals given to four companies to operate during MCO - Azmin
The International Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI) has revoked the approvals given to four companies to operate during the Movement Control Order (MCO) period.
Thu Apr 16 2020
![Approvals to operate during first and second MCO also applicable for third phase Approvals to operate during first and second MCO also applicable for third phase](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-04/81586776483_WebsiteMITI.jpg)
Approvals to operate during first and second MCO also applicable for third phase
Approvals given to companies to operate during the first and second phase of the Movement Control Order (MCO) are also valid for the third phase which begins tomorrow until April 28.
Tue Apr 14 2020
![MITI to take up to five days to process MCO business operation applications MITI to take up to five days to process MCO business operation applications](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-04/81586776483_WebsiteMITI.jpg)
MITI to take up to five days to process MCO business operation applications
The International Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI) will take up to five days to process the Movement Control Order (MCO) business operation applications.
Mon Apr 13 2020
![MCO: MITI to examine operation of barber shops - Ismail Sabri MCO: MITI to examine operation of barber shops - Ismail Sabri](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-04/61586597310_GERIK.jpg)
MCO: MITI to examine operation of barber shops - Ismail Sabri
MITI will be looking into the views of the people on the move to allow hair salons start operation during the third phase of Movement Control Order (MCO) starting on April 15.
Sat Apr 11 2020
![Govt announces additional economic sectors that can operate during MCO Govt announces additional economic sectors that can operate during MCO](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2018-08/41534059262_Construction.jpg)
Govt announces additional economic sectors that can operate during MCO
MITI has identified additional economic sectors that can be allowed to operate in stages during the Movement Control Order (MCO) period, which has been extended until April 28.
Fri Apr 10 2020
![Feb 2020 trade surplus hits RM12.63b - MITI Feb 2020 trade surplus hits RM12.63b - MITI](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-04/61585896162_PortKlang.jpg)
Feb 2020 trade surplus hits RM12.63b - MITI
Malaysia recorded a trade surplus of RM12.63 billion in February 2020, a 14.1 per cent jump from RM11.06 billion in February 2019.
Fri Apr 03 2020
![Malaysia's ranking drops in 'ease of doing business' list Malaysia's ranking drops in 'ease of doing business' list](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-12/51481709840_CalculationGeneric.jpg)
Malaysia's ranking drops in 'ease of doing business' list
This, despite the country's overall score improving to 78.43 from 77.47 last year.
Wed Nov 01 2017
![Ex-Kelantan MITI office director remanded over allegedly filing false claims Ex-Kelantan MITI office director remanded over allegedly filing false claims](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-05/71463672203_CourtGavel.jpg)
Ex-Kelantan MITI office director remanded over allegedly filing false claims
The former director of the Kelantan Office of the International Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI) has been remanded to facilitate investigations into the filing of false claims worth RM600,000.
Wed Mar 15 2017
![Too early to tell impact of US interest rate hike on M'sian trade: Mustapa Too early to tell impact of US interest rate hike on M'sian trade: Mustapa](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-12/61481793133_DSMustapaMohamed.jpg)
Too early to tell impact of US interest rate hike on M'sian trade: Mustapa
International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed said it was still too early to see the impact of the US interest rate hike on Malaysia's trade.
Thu Dec 15 2016
![MITI submits proposals to strengthen economy in Budget 2017 MITI submits proposals to strengthen economy in Budget 2017](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-05/81464440582_MustapaMohamed.jpg)
MITI submits proposals to strengthen economy in Budget 2017
The Ministry of International Trade and Industry has submitted proposals to the government for consideration in Budget 2017.
Mon Oct 17 2016
![National SME bill in final stages of being drafted National SME bill in final stages of being drafted](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-01/61451872210_AhmadMaslan.jpg)
National SME bill in final stages of being drafted
Datuk Ahmad Maslan says the International Trade and Industry Ministry is trying to table the bill in Parliament at the year-end sitting.
Thu Sep 29 2016