 The move to eliminate the export permit issued by the Malaysia Quarantine and Inspection Services MAQIS for the export of processed food and the floriculture is positive for exporters, as it will help them speed up the export process, saving time and costs. When contacted, Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers vice-president Datuk Dr Ir Andy Seo Kian How said the move will help exporters save RM2.4 million and 60,000 hours the money and time that are estimated spent annually by those involved to secure export permits that are not even required by the importing countries. 