Kuala Perlis MMEA ready to cooperate with MACC Iin fighting corruption
The MMEA is ready to give its full cooperation to the MACC over the arrest of two enforcement personnel for allegedly receiving bribes.
Mon Feb 06 2023
PPS in Kuala Perlis closed - GOF
The temporary flood relief (PPS) centre in Kuala Perlis was closed last night after flood waters receded in the affected areas.
Tue Oct 18 2022
New passenger jetty to be built to Langkawi
The MOT plans to build a new jetty for passenger ferry operations to Langkawi as a long-term solution to the sedimentation problems that often occur at the Kuala Kedah and Kuala Perlis jetties.
Sat Sep 10 2022
Couple embarks on 500-km walking expedition to raise environmental awareness
The couple will traverse all the way to Perlis on foot and is scheduled to reach the Kuala Perlis jetty in 22 days.
Thu Jun 09 2022
MMEA foils attempt to smuggle cannabis worth almost RM150,000
MMEA Kuala Perlis Maritime Zone foiled an attempt to smuggle in 30 kg of compressed cannabis lumps, worth almost RM150,000, in 'Op Khas' in Kuala Perlis waters, yesterday.
Fri Feb 04 2022
423 stranded for seven hours in Langkawi due to ferry breakdown, low tide
Low tide phenomenon in the Kuala Perlis waters and ferry breakdown left 423 passengers stranded for more than seven hours at the Kuah Ferry Terminal, Langkawi yesterday.
Thu Feb 03 2022
312 passengers stranded on ferry from Langkawi
The passengers on board were stranded for more than two hours after the propeller of the vessel got stuck in fishing nets.
Sun Nov 14 2021
MARA liner ready to help revive Malaysia's tourism industry - Mahdzir
Mahdzir said currently MARA Liner provides 174 bus trips a week from Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Perlis to support the Langkawi tourism bubble.
Sat Oct 02 2021
Langkawi welcomes tourists via travel bubble today
After being closed for a long time due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the resort island of Langkawi welcomed its first influx of holiday-makers via the tourism bubble, which began today.
Thu Sep 16 2021
Over 500 Kuala Perlis residents benefit from special vaccination programme today
Kuala Perlis residents took advantage of a special COVID-19 vaccination programme which included "walk-ins" at Hotel Brasmana today.
Tue Aug 10 2021
MMEA thwarts smuggling of ketum to neighbouring country
The suspects, upon realising they were trailed by the enforcement authority, sped away and returned to shore.
Thu Jul 01 2021
Depletion of geragau shrimp forcing a halt in Melaka belacan production
Belacan or prawn paste is an important ingredient in asam pedas dishes or to make kangkong goreng belacan, that without it, the taste will not be the same.
Sun May 23 2021
Three local men charged with trafficking over 190kg of cannabis
The court set July 23 for mention pending the chemistry report.
Fri May 21 2021
Perlis MMEA seizes 20 sets of "bubu naga" fish trap
The fish traps, worth about RM2,400 were taken to the Kuala Perlis Maritime jetty for further action.
Thu Jan 28 2021
MCO: Langkawi-Kuala Perlis ferry services suspended
The frequency of ferry services for the Langkawi-Kuala Kedah route has also been reduced to one trip as compared to six before the MCO was implemented.
Fri Jan 15 2021
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
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