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Twenty years after Indian Ocean tsunami, Thai ex-fisherman stands at the ready

Twenty years after Indian Ocean tsunami, Thai ex-fisherman stands at the ready

Phang Nga was one of Thailand's hardest-hit provinces, with the disaster claiming 5,400 lives there, including many foreign tourists.
Fri Dec 20 2024
Malaysia's missing MH370 plane: What we know, 10 years on

Malaysia's missing MH370 plane: What we know, 10 years on

The Boeing 777 went missing on its way from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing on March 8, 2014.
Fri Dec 20 2024
Key facts about Mayotte, pummelled by Cyclone Chido

Key facts about Mayotte, pummelled by Cyclone Chido

Here are some facts about the French overseas territory of Mayotte, devastated by Cyclone Chido.
Tue Dec 17 2024
Rescuers seek cyclone survivors in devastated Mayotte

Rescuers seek cyclone survivors in devastated Mayotte

Hundreds or even thousands are feared dead from the worst cyclone to hit the Indian Ocean islands in nearly a century.
Mon Dec 16 2024
Houthis attack four ships in Indian Ocean, Red Sea

Houthis attack four ships in Indian Ocean, Red Sea

Part of their ongoing campaign against international shipping in solidarity with Palestinians against Israel's military actions in Gaza.
Tue Apr 30 2024
Malaysia's missing MH370 plane: What we know, 10 years on

Malaysia's missing MH370 plane: What we know, 10 years on

Satellite data analysis showed the plane likely crashed somewhere in the southern Indian Ocean, off the coast of western Australia.
Fri Mar 08 2024
[COLUMNIST] Navigating the Indo-Pacific: China's Maritime Ambitions and Regional Dynamics

[COLUMNIST] Navigating the Indo-Pacific: China's Maritime Ambitions and Regional Dynamics

As China casts its gaze across the Indian Ocean, its actions spark a complex dance of diplomacy, deterrence, and dialogue.
Fri Feb 23 2024
Long after the tsunami destroyed lives, the waves are still felt

Long after the tsunami destroyed lives, the waves are still felt

The tsunami killed some 230,000 people, making it the deadliest in recorded history.
Sun Jun 25 2023
Chinese fishing boat capsizes in Indian Ocean, 39 crew members missing

Chinese fishing boat capsizes in Indian Ocean, 39 crew members missing

The 39 people on board - 17 Chinese crew members, 17 Indonesians and five from the Philippines - were missing, CCTV said.
Wed May 17 2023
As cyclone nears, Mauritius and Madagascar brace for floods, storm surge

As cyclone nears, Mauritius and Madagascar brace for floods, storm surge

Mauritius grounded flights and shut its stock exchange as tropical cyclone Freddy approached the island in the Indian Ocean, while emergency teams braced for heavy rains, floods and landslides.
Tue Feb 21 2023
Deadliest year for Rohingya at sea in years as 180 presumed drowned

Deadliest year for Rohingya at sea in years as 180 presumed drowned

The possible sinking of a boat with 180 Rohingya Muslims on board will make 2022 one of the worst years for the community as refugees try to flee desperate conditions in camps in Bangladesh.
Mon Dec 26 2022
Coral reefs of western Indian Ocean at risk of collapse: Study

Coral reefs of western Indian Ocean at risk of collapse: Study

Researches found that all reefs in this region faced "complete ecosystem collapse and irreversible damage" within decades.
Wed Dec 08 2021
A new republic is born: Barbados ditches Britain's Queen Elizabeth

A new republic is born: Barbados ditches Britain's Queen Elizabeth

Severing its last remaining colonial bonds nearly 400 years after the first English ships arrived at the Caribbean island.
Tue Nov 30 2021
Govt-private sector cooperation vital to develop tuna industry - Ronald Kiandee

Govt-private sector cooperation vital to develop tuna industry - Ronald Kiandee

MAFI wants the private sectors to scale up their participation in developing Malaysia's tuna industry.
Thu Sep 09 2021
Plastic threatens migratory species in Asia-Pacific: UN

Plastic threatens migratory species in Asia-Pacific: UN

Plastic particles have infiltrated even the most remote and seemingly-pristine regions of the planet.
Sat Sep 04 2021
[COLUMNIST] Active neutrality in the pursuit of AI innovation

[COLUMNIST] Active neutrality in the pursuit of AI innovation

Malaysia must address its innovation barriers to achieve its goal of becoming a global technology leader.
Mon Jan 20 2025
Trump says he will prevent transgender athletes from participating in women's sports

Trump says he will prevent transgender athletes from participating in women's sports

Donald Trump says he will take action to "keep men out of women's sports."
Mon Jan 20 2025
ASEAN tells Myanmar junta peace, not election, is priority

ASEAN tells Myanmar junta peace, not election, is priority

Malaysia wants to know what Myanmar has in mind, says Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan.
Mon Jan 20 2025
Malaysia central bank to hold key rate at 3.0% through end-2025

Malaysia central bank to hold key rate at 3.0% through end-2025

BNM's outlook aligns with poll results, which suggest it will avoid easing this year to prevent the currency from weakening further.
Mon Jan 20 2025
What we know about the Gaza hostage and prisoner exchange

What we know about the Gaza hostage and prisoner exchange

During the first phase of the ceasefire, the Israeli army will pull back from some positions in Gaza.
Mon Jan 20 2025
Ringgit edges up ahead of Trump’s inauguration

Ringgit edges up ahead of Trump’s inauguration

Traders are becoming increasingly anxious about what might be announced by the US President, says Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid.
Mon Jan 20 2025
Trump promises 'brand new day,' harsh immigration limits at pre-inauguration victory rally

Trump promises 'brand new day,' harsh immigration limits at pre-inauguration victory rally

Trump repeated his campaign pledge to launch the largest deportation effort in U.S. history, which would remove millions of immigrants.
Mon Jan 20 2025
TikTok is restoring service, thanks Trump

TikTok is restoring service, thanks Trump

"Frankly, we have no choice. We have to save it," Trump said at a rally on Sunday ahead of his inauguration.
Mon Jan 20 2025
Hamas frees hostages, Israel releases Palestinian prisoners on Day One of ceasefire

Hamas frees hostages, Israel releases Palestinian prisoners on Day One of ceasefire

The truce allowed Palestinians to return to bombed-out neighborhoods to begin rebuilding their lives, while relief trucks delivered much-needed aid.
Mon Jan 20 2025
What to expect on Trump's Inauguration Day

What to expect on Trump's Inauguration Day

Here's what we know about Inauguration Day so far.
Sun Jan 19 2025