Decision on halal cert applications must be made within 30 working days - DPM Ahmad Zahid
Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said there were complaints suggesting that application process has taken from nine months to two years.
Wed Sep 13 2023
UK suffers worst year for strike action since 1989
The ONS said nearly 2.5 million working days were lost to industrial action last year.
Tue Feb 14 2023
Tioman polls: Voters can ask for time off from employers to cast votes
Ahmad Nasim said the polling day for the Tioman seat on a working day should not stop voters from performing their civic duty to vote.
Tue Dec 06 2022
MEF urges companies to grant paid time off for workers to vote in GE15
Syed Hussain said this would apply to employers who observe Nov 19, 2022, as a working day or have a rota or shift system in place.
Fri Oct 21 2022
Employers must give workers time off or leave to vote - Saravanan
Employers must give employees time off or leave if the election day falls on a working day, said Human Resources Minister, Datuk Seri M. Saravanan.
Sun Oct 16 2022
Interstate travel: All quiet at bus terminals, main highways but busy weekend expected
The first day of the resumption of interstate travel nationwide is running smoothly on several major highways nationwide, but this could be attributed to it being a working day for most people.
Mon Oct 11 2021
IRB service counters to operate by appointment from tomorrow
In a statement today, the IRB said the counter operating hours would be from 8 am to noon, subject to the working days in each state.
Wed Jun 30 2021
IRB opens counters for BPR appeals from tomorrow
IRB said the counters would be opened from 8 am until 12 noon according to the working days for each state and via appointments only.
Tue Jun 15 2021
Limited dental appointment slots amid COVID-19 - MOH
Appointment slots for dental treatment that can be given at government health facilities within a working day is very limited due to the longer treatment process compared to the situation before.
Tue Jun 08 2021
CUEPACS against six-hour working days
The Congress of Unions of Employees in the Civil Service (CUEPACS) is not in favour of six-hour working days.
Sun Sep 18 2016
Education Ministry offices subject to Raya special occasion leave
The ministry said in a statement that the leave need not be replaced with a working day.
Mon Jul 04 2016
P.Pauh polling date not advantegous to any party - Khairy
The Permatang Pauh by-election polling day on a working day does not give any advantage to any party as claimed by the Parti Keadilan Rakyat leadership, said Barisan Nasional Youth chairman.
Mon May 04 2015
Lunching at your desk may pack on the pounds
Workers who lunch at their desks may consume more calories than those who dine out, a new poll suggests.
Fri Nov 15 2013
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