Citizenship application process period is now only 14 days - Saifuddin Nasution
The citizenship application processing period has been reduced from 73 days to 14 days through the integrated security vetting system.
Wed Oct 25 2023
GE15: BN candidates have to undergo vetting, including by Religious Dept
Ismail Sabri said the vetting by the religious authority, the first time to be carried out for elections in the country.
Tue Oct 25 2022
PenjanaKerjaya: SOCSO to conduct strict vetting, checks on employers
SOCSO will conduct strict vetting and regular checks on employers involved in the PenjanaKerjaya programme.
Fri Jul 29 2022
Ex-members wanting to rejoin UMNO need to undergo vetting - Zahid
Former UMNO members who want to rejoin the party will have to undergo several stages of vetting, said its president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
Wed Mar 09 2022
PKR receives over 70,000 new membership applications
Saifuddin said those registered will undergo vetting at the division level before their names are included in the party's main register.
Tue Feb 01 2022
'Sick' projects: Strict vetting process for rescue contractors - Fadillah
Fadillah said this was to ensure that only contractors with a good track record were selected to complete these projects.
Sun Nov 14 2021
FBI vetting Guard troops in DC amid fears of insider attack
U.S. defense officials say they are worried about an insider attack or other threat from service members involved in securing President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration.
Mon Jan 18 2021
First in line for COVID vaccine? Some US health care workers say no
Some want more time, despite assurances from experts that they trust the vaccine vetting process carried out by the US FDA.
Thu Dec 03 2020
Faster S'pore-M'sia entry permit vetting during MCO with myPASS
Prior to myPASS, the High Commission of Malaysia in Singapore received around 30,000 applications through email.
Fri May 29 2020
Trump orders stepped up 'extreme vetting' after New York attack
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Twitter he had ordered the Department of Homeland Security to step up its "extreme vetting program" following a vehicle attack in New York.
Wed Nov 01 2017
MACC urges vetting of prospective candidates for GE14
The MACC invites political parties to submit the names of their potential candidates for vetting before GE14.
Tue Sep 26 2017
Trump administration approves tougher visa vetting, including social media checks
The Trump administration has rolled out a new questionnaire for US visa applicants worldwide that asks for social media handles for the last five years and biographical information going back 15 years
Thu Jun 01 2017
Vetting process for hiring civil servants need to be improved - Ali Hamsa
Ali says to achieve zero corruption among civil servants, some measures should be taken including the vetting process of hiring only individuals of high integrity to fill the post.
Thu May 18 2017
Immigration lawyers warn of visa delays and more denials with beefed-up vetting
Heightened security procedures for vetting some visa applicants at U.S. embassies worldwide will likely cause long delays for would-be travelers, lawyers said.
Sat Mar 25 2017
Trump ban sparks US immigration chaos, infuriates Muslims
President Donald Trump's order for "extreme vetting" of visitors from seven Muslim-majority countries had an immediate impact on people around the world on Saturday.
Sun Jan 29 2017
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
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