PAC to call Ahmad Zahid to complete probe into non-delivery of LCS
The Parliament Public Accounts Committee will call Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi next month to complete the proceedings regarding the issue of non-delivery of Littoral Combatant Ships to the navy.
Thu Dec 17 2020
RMN needs more assets to strengthen ability to safeguard national waters
The Royal Malaysian Navy needs more assets to strengthen its ability to safeguard the sovereignty and security of the national waters at all time, its chief Admiral Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Jaafar said.
Tue Sep 22 2015
Hard to detect small boats, Navy chief explains how hijackers got away
Royal Malaysian Navy chief Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Jaafar said the small boat used by hijackers of MT Orkim Harmony to escape was difficult to detect by the navy vessels.
Sat Jun 20 2015
Vietnamese authorities detain Mt Orkim Harmony suspects
Eight suspects who hijacked the MT Orkim Harmony tanker have been detained by the Vietnamese authorities, said the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA).
Fri Jun 19 2015
Orkim Harmony: Are these the guys?
Eight Indonesians were found near the Tho Chu island, Vietnam at about 6.30am this morning, Royal Malaysian Navy chief Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Jaafar said.
Fri Jun 19 2015
Hijackers slipped away after warning ships to stay five nautical miles - Navy chief
Hijackers escaped authorities after warning them to stay at least five nautical miles away from the tanker, Royal Malaysian Navy chief Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Jaafar said.
Fri Jun 19 2015
Orkim Harmony: Hijackers escaped last night, said Navy chief
Eight hijackers of the MT Orkim Harmony had escaped off the vessel last night between 8.15 and 8.30pm using the vessel's escape boat, said Royal Malaysian Navy chief Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Jaafar.
Fri Jun 19 2015
MT Orkim Harmony: Hijackers spoke with Indonesian accent - Navy chief
The perpetrators onboard of the hijacked tanker, MT Orkim Harmony spoke with an Indonesian accent, said Royal Malaysian Navy chief Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Jaafar.
Fri Jun 19 2015
MT Orkim Harmony: Crew members safe - Navy chief
All crew members of the hijacked tanker MT Orkim Harmony are safe and unharmed, said Royal Malaysian Navy chief Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Jaafar said.
Thu Jun 18 2015
Missing MT Orkim Harmony in Cambodian waters, renamed and repainted
MT Orkim Harmony has been spotted in Cambodian waters, Commander of Naval area 1 Admiral Dato Azhari Abdul Rashid said.
Thu Jun 18 2015
Orkim Harmony: Navy widens search area for missing oil tanker
The Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) has widened the search area for the oil tanker reported missing in the waters of Tanjung Sedili, Kota Tinggi, Johor, covering about 4,000 square nautical miles.
Mon Jun 15 2015
Malaysian navy on look out for Rohingya illegal immigrants - Abdul Aziz
RMN will step up surveillance in border areas to monitor and block the entry of ships or boats carrying Rohingya illegal immigrants from entering Malaysian waters.
Tue May 19 2015
RMN identifies personnel involved in militant group via social media
The Royal Malaysian Navy has identified several of its personnel believed to be involved in the so-called IS militant group activities through the social media.
Tue Apr 28 2015
Malaysian vessels no longer involved in QZ8501 search
Only Indonesia's assets will be used for the search from here on, following the discovery of the plane's two black boxes and fuselage.
Thu Jan 15 2015
QZ8501: Tough weather condition hampers fifth day of SAR mission
The Search and Rescue (SAR) mission of the AirAsia flight QZ8501 which entered into its fifth day on Thursday is expected to be tough based on the rough sea condition.
Thu Jan 01 2015
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
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