![How blended finance initiatives can align capital behind climate action How blended finance initiatives can align capital behind climate action](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/71720070270_tbFinance.jpg)
How blended finance initiatives can align capital behind climate action
Blended finance faces challenges due to intricate negotiations, high transaction costs, and diverse reporting requirements.
Fri Jul 05 2024
![FACTBOX - Which countries can Chinese passport holders visit without a visa? FACTBOX - Which countries can Chinese passport holders visit without a visa?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-07/51468076570_PassportGeneric.jpg)
FACTBOX - Which countries can Chinese passport holders visit without a visa?
China will waive visa requirements for citizens from some countries including Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore for 30 days.
Thu Feb 01 2024
![Aviation industry to see robust growth in 2024 - Loke Aviation industry to see robust growth in 2024 - Loke](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/71704437425_AnthonyLoke.jpg)
Aviation industry to see robust growth in 2024 - Loke
This is due to the government's steps, especially in relaxing visa requirements for Chinese and Indian tourists, said Anthony Loke.
Fri Jan 05 2024
![Thailand to permanently waive visas for Chinese nationals Thailand to permanently waive visas for Chinese nationals](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/61695050424_TBsretthathavisin.jpg)
Thailand to permanently waive visas for Chinese nationals
Thailand will permanently waive visa requirements for Chinese citizens starting March 1, said Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.
Tue Jan 02 2024
![Five telcos sign SSAs with DNB, each to pay RM233 mln for 14 pct stake Five telcos sign SSAs with DNB, each to pay RM233 mln for 14 pct stake](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/71701430737_TBFAHMIGjpg.jpg)
Five telcos sign SSAs with DNB, each to pay RM233 mln for 14 pct stake
The signing of the SSAs will see each MNO injecting approximately RM233 million, which will be utilised to meet DNB's funding requirements.
Fri Dec 01 2023
![Pakistan's top court accepts Imran Khan's plea for bail Pakistan's top court accepts Imran Khan's plea for bail](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/71684539647_ImranKhan.jpg)
Pakistan's top court accepts Imran Khan's plea for bail
The court found the trial did not meet legal requirements, meaning the prosecution would have to restart the case.
Wed Nov 22 2023
![Apex court dismisses MyCC’s review bid in case against AirAsia, MAS Apex court dismisses MyCC’s review bid in case against AirAsia, MAS](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/71655914469_mycc.jpg)
Apex court dismisses MyCC’s review bid in case against AirAsia, MAS
The Court said MyCC has also failed to meet the threshold requirement to warrant a review of the Federal Court's previous decision.
Wed Nov 01 2023
![UK's Labour pledges to submit all budget plans to fiscal scrutiny UK's Labour pledges to submit all budget plans to fiscal scrutiny](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/41695368694_JLDSVCZNCHBWUYZXM.jpg)
UK's Labour pledges to submit all budget plans to fiscal scrutiny
The Labour Party has promised to set in law a requirement that government tax-and-spending plans be reviewed by fiscal regulators.
Fri Sep 22 2023
![Thousands of New Zealanders use pathway to apply for Australian citizenship Thousands of New Zealanders use pathway to apply for Australian citizenship](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-08/61567183438_VisaAustralia.jpg)
Thousands of New Zealanders use pathway to apply for Australian citizenship
New Zealanders meeting some eligibility requirements can become citizens without first becoming permanent residents in Australia.
Mon Aug 14 2023
![Sri Lanka parliament passes anti-corruption bill without vote - speaker Sri Lanka parliament passes anti-corruption bill without vote - speaker](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/71649089463_SriLanka.jpg)
Sri Lanka parliament passes anti-corruption bill without vote - speaker
The legislation was passed without a vote in the 225-member parliament as part of requirements linked to a $2.9 billion bailout from IMF.
Wed Jul 19 2023
![Alleged corruption at KLIA: MACC records statements from three individuals, including VIP Alleged corruption at KLIA: MACC records statements from three individuals, including VIP](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/61684477527_MACC.jpg)
Alleged corruption at KLIA: MACC records statements from three individuals, including VIP
According to a source, the MACC had identified an individual suspected of being the middleman in 'solving' the case involving a foreign tourist who allegedly failed to comply with entry requirements.
Tue Jul 04 2023
![Smoking ban in eateries: Seven individuals fail to obtain leave to appeal Smoking ban in eateries: Seven individuals fail to obtain leave to appeal](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/71684636273_Laranganmerokok.jpg)
Smoking ban in eateries: Seven individuals fail to obtain leave to appeal
The questions of law proposed by the seven individuals did not meet the threshold requirement, said Justice Zabariah Mohd Yusof.
Tue Jun 20 2023
![Rehda: Govt should be responsible for delivery of affordable housing Rehda: Govt should be responsible for delivery of affordable housing](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-05/41462166482_Genericphotoofpro.jpg)
Rehda: Govt should be responsible for delivery of affordable housing
Developers are currently facing various challenges due to Malaysia's affordable housing requirement, said Datuk NK Tong.
Fri Jun 02 2023
![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
![Tennis - 'Disgrace' if Djokovic not allowed to enter US and compete, says Haas Tennis - 'Disgrace' if Djokovic not allowed to enter US and compete, says Haas](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/51625098511_TBNovakDjokovic.jpg)
Tennis - 'Disgrace' if Djokovic not allowed to enter US and compete, says Haas
Djokovic will miss out on Indian Wells and Miami again, as the requirement to be vaccinated against COVID is in place until April 10.
Mon Jan 23 2023