Customs Dept seizes 50 luxury vehicles without AP worth RM11.4 mln
JKDM has seized 50 luxury cars that did not have approved permits (APs) with a value of RM11.4 million including unpaid duties.
Mon Aug 29 2022
Abolishing AP right move to stabilise food prices - Prof
The world was currently experiencing a food price crisis with rising costs of supplies including feed for livestock, Mad Nasir said.
Tue May 31 2022
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
Eliminate role of middlemen in agriculture sector - PM
Ismail Sabri said middlemen exploit the hard work of farmers and fishermen and manipulate market prices.
Thu May 19 2022
No AP required to import food - PM
This will enable all parties to import any food items into the country, Ismail Sabri said.
Wed May 18 2022
Govt to continue issuing AP to import chicken - MAFI
The government will continue to issue Approved Permits (AP) for local producers to import frozen whole chicken despite the subsidies given to poultry farmers.
Fri Feb 11 2022
Rocketing chicken price, ministry suggests more APs be issued
KPDNHEP today suggested that more approved permits (APs) be issued for the import of chicken to control the price increase.
Mon Apr 19 2021
Company manager loses RM512,000 for purchase of non-existent bauxite AP
A company manager has lodged a police report claiming to have lost RM512,000 after being deceived into buying an Approved Permit (AP) for bauxite which actually did not exist.
Mon Apr 19 2021
Ministry will cancel permits of AP holders in cahoots with meat cartels - Kiandee
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industries (MAFI) will revoke the Approved Permit (AP) of any entity or person found to be in cahoots with cartels which imported uncertified meat.
Mon Jan 11 2021
Three-month moratorium on bauxite mining in Pahang - Wan Junaidi
A few steps including clearing of bauxite stockpiles, setting up of an integrated storage area and bauxite waste treatment system will be taken during the moratorium.
Wed Jan 06 2016
Abolishing open AP will affect used car players, nation's revenue - Pekema
Pekema president Datuk Zainuddin Abd Rahman said industry players, especially Bumiputera, will lose their source of income with the abolishment of the Open AP.
Sat Nov 28 2015
Govt urged to review AP payment imposed on car importers
Kumpulan Rahman Brothers says the payment is quite a burden particularly in view of the depreciation of the ringgit which leads to higher operating costs for companies.
Thu Oct 29 2015
Pekema urges government to abolish AP levy
The Malaysian Association of Malay Vehicle Importers and Traders urges the government to consider abolishing the RM10,000 levy imposed on approved permit (AP) holders.
Fri Oct 03 2014
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024