Families demand apology on AirAsia crash anniversary
Families of those killed in an AirAsia plane crash in Indonesia demanded Monday the airline apologise for negligence after a probe showed faulty equipment contributed to the accident.
Mon Dec 28 2015
Poor pilot emergency training behind AirAsia QZ8501 crash
A new probe into what sent an AirAsia flight plunging into the Java Sea last year points the finger at poor pilot training on how to cope with emergencies.
Wed Dec 02 2015
AirAsia plane crash caused by faulty component, crew action
Faulty equipment and the crew's "inability to control the aircraft" caused an AirAsia A320 to crash into the Java Sea last year, killing all 162 people onboard, an Indonesian report said.
Tue Dec 01 2015
Indonesia calls off AirAsia search
Indonesian search and rescue teams were Tuesday ending the hunt for victims from last year's AirAsia plane crash, an official said, with 56 people still unaccounted for.
Wed Mar 18 2015
Hopes fade of finding more AirAsia crash victims
Hopes faded Wednesday of finding 92 victims still missing from an AirAsia plane crash as Indonesian search and rescue authorities said the remaining bodies could have been swept away or lost.
Wed Jan 28 2015
UN chief expresses condolences over AirAsia plane crash
United Nations secretary-general Ban Ki-moon has expressed his "sincerest condolences" to the families of the passengers and crew of Qz8501.
Fri Jan 02 2015
AirAsia plane crash caps disastrous 2014 for aviation
The events in 2014 triggered the first major worldwide reviews of aviation precautions in years.
Wed Dec 31 2014
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024