International Organization for Standardization

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Malaysia Aviation Group receives ISO certification for anti-bribery system • May 20, 2025, 6:08 PM ET (The Star)

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Also Known As	International Standards Organization • ISO
Date	1947 - present
Areas Of Involvement	standardization

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European Union United Nations North Atlantic Treaty Organization OPEC Commonwealth World Health Organization League of Nations World Trade Organization United Nations Security Council ASEAN