
Two eco-forest parks in Besut suffer extensive damage due to floods
Datuk Norhaidi Yunus says continuous heavy rain at the end of last month resulted in incidents of water surge and flood.
Thu Dec 12 2024

Body of victim resort building collapse recovered
Datuk Mazli Mazlan said the body of Suparno, an Indonesian in his 40s, was retrieved by a search and rescue team.
Fri Nov 10 2023

Flood situation improving, only one PPS still operating in Terengganu
A total of 53 people from 12 families are at the PPS at the Kampung La Mosque in Besut since yesterday.
Thu Dec 29 2022

Body of man feared drowned in Lata Tembakah found
A father's strong intuition that his son's body was at the third tier of the cascading waterfall of Hutan Lipur Lata Tembakah, Hulu Besut proved to be accurate.
Sun Dec 25 2022

46 roads remain closed due to floods in Terengganu
The four districts are Hulu Terengganu, Setiu, Kemaman and Besut.
Wed Dec 21 2022

Stroke-stricken elderly couple among flood victims rescued in Jertih
A stroke-stricken elderly couple were among residents rescued by the Besut District Civil Defence Force (CDF) in Kampung Baroh Masin, Hulu Besut.
Sun Dec 18 2022

Preparedness notice issued for possible floods in east coast - JPS
JPS said this was based on simulation results of the department's flood forecasting model following the continuous (severe) rain warning.
Fri Nov 11 2022

Pas confident of wrestling Besut from BN
Husain Awang said there is a chance for Pas to win the Besut parliamentary seat and it is ready to be contested by Pas.
Fri Oct 28 2022

10-year-old girl drowned while catching fish in Besut
A girl from the PPKI class of Sekolah Kebangsaan Tempinis was found drowned in a water canal in Kampung Tasik Nibong, Bukit Jeruk in Jabi near here, yesterday.
Wed Sep 07 2022

Boat collision: Only one victim still being treated at HSNZ
Only one victim of the collision between a tourist boat and a fishing boat is still being treated at the Sultanah Nur Zahirah Hospital (HSNZ).
Thu Feb 03 2022

Boat collision: Association ready to cooperate in investigation
The Kuala Besut Tourist Boat Operators Association said it is willing to cooperate in the investigation on the boat collision incident on Monday.
Wed Feb 02 2022

Terengganu wants thorough probe into boat collision incident
Terengganu government wants a detailed investigation by the JLM and police to identify the cause of the collision between a tourist boat and a fishing boat at the Besut River estuary on Monday.
Wed Feb 02 2022

Seven victims of boat collision incident receiving treatment at HSNZ
Seven individuals who were injured in a collision between a tourist boat and a fishing boat near the Kuala Besut Tourism Jetty yesterday are currently at the Sultanah Nur Zahirah Hospital (HSNZ).
Tue Feb 01 2022

Boat collision: Tourist boat passengers exceed permitted capacity - JLM
The tourist boat that collided with a fishing boat at the Besut River estuary near the Kuala Besut Jetty yesterday, had 29 passengers on board when the permitted capacity was 12 people.
Tue Feb 01 2022

High tide phenomenon: Over 20 areas in Terengganu at risk of floods
Mohd Rosman reminded the public to avoid going to the beaches to see the huge waves as they could endanger their safety.
Sat Nov 06 2021

Air pollution responsible for nearly 7 million deaths annually worldwide
A report by the World Air Quality Index indicated that only 17 per cent of cities worldwide meet the recommended air quality standards.
Wed Mar 12 2025

At least 137 Gazans killed in Israeli attacks since ceasefire
According to the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor , Israel has been killing an average of seven Palestinians every two days.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Malaysia strengthens semiconductor supply chain with ASEAN member countries - Liew
Malaysia does not intend to compete with neighbouring countries or other ASEAN member states in its efforts to strengthen supply chains.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Six men arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil in Semenyih
Six men, including five foreigners in their 30s, were arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Hamas says new round of Gaza ceasefire talks has begun
expressing optimism that the talks could lead to "tangible progress"
Wed Mar 12 2025

Ukraine says ready to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia
Ukraine conveyed its readiness to accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, as delegations from Kyiv and Washington met in Saudi Arabia.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Musk's SpaceX agrees Starlink cooperation with Airtel in India
Tech billionaire Elon Musk plans to enter the Indian internet market with his Starlink satellite system, reported German news agency dpa.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Trump announces higher steel and aluminium tariffs for Canada
US President Donald Trump plans to impose additional high tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from Canada.
Wed Mar 12 2025
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[COLUMNIST] The futility of resisting English: A barrier to national progress
Promoting Malay language doesn't mean disparaging or undermining other languages, we can uplift it without diminishing others.
Wed Mar 12 2025

What is driving the bloodshed in Syria?
The violence has pitted the Islamist-led government's security forces against fighters from Assad's Alawite minority.
Wed Mar 12 2025