Indonesia cancels plan to send workers to Malaysia's palm plantations
164 workers from the island of Lombok in Indonesia were expected to arrive in Kuala Lumpur yesterday evening on a chartered flight.
Wed Jun 01 2022
Active Indonesian human trafficker among 13 detained in Johor
Johor police chief Datuk Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay said the operations conducted between May 19 to 31 were in collaboration with the CID and the Malaysian Armed Forces.
Tue Jun 02 2020
AirAsia resumes limited flights to and from Lombok
AirAsia will continue to monitor the situation in Bali closely and update its passengers on any developments.
Sun Dec 03 2017
AirAsia resumes limited flights to and from Bali
In a statement issued by the carrier on Saturday, all flights to Lombok however remain temporarily cancelled until further notice.
Sat Dec 02 2017
Tourists fly out of Bali at last as wind blows volcanic ash away
Airlines laid on extra flights to the Indonesian holiday island of Bali on Thursday to allow thousands of passengers stranded for days by an erupting volcano to fly home as a switch in wind direction
Fri Dec 01 2017
Authorities raise Bali volcano alert level
Indonesian authorities have raised to level four (caution) the status of Mt Agung on Bali island following an increase in the explosions being heard from the volcano.
Mon Nov 27 2017
Up to 5 million AirAsia seats up for grabs
Guests can enjoy fares from as low as RM0 to destinations such as from Kuala Lumpur to Penang, Johor Bahru, Brunei, Lombok, Shantou, Kolkata, Phnom Penh, Pattaya, Davao and many more.
Sun Sep 10 2017
M'sian found dead in Indonesia's Mount Rinjani
A Malaysian man was found dead in the Aik Kalak hot springs located in the vicinity of Mount Rinjani, an active volcano on Lombok Island yesterday.
Wed Nov 09 2016
Tourists evacuated as Indonesian volcano erupts: official
Mount Barujari began erupting late Tuesday afternoon, sending columns of ash and smoke shooting 2 kilometres (1.2 miles) into the sky over Lombok island.
Wed Sep 28 2016
Volcanic eruptions in Indonesia hit air travel
Volcanic eruptions in Indonesia in recent days have forced the closure of two airports and disrupted some flights to the holiday island of Bali, officials said.
Wed Aug 03 2016
What no one tells you about Gili Trawangan: Part II
Here's an interesting insight and comprehensive guidelines of my little getaway to Gili Trawangan in Lombok, Indonesia.
Sun Jun 12 2016
Australia warns of 'advanced' Indonesia terror threat
"We advise you to exercise a high degree of caution in Indonesia, including Jakarta, Bali and Lombok, due to the high threat of terrorist attack."
Thu Feb 25 2016
Indonesian plane skids off runway on holiday island
The Garuda aircraft was arriving from Bali when the accident happened on Tuesday evening. None of the 33 passengers were hurt.
Wed Feb 04 2015
13 rescued two days after Indonesia tourist boat sinking
Eight foreigners and five Indonesians were rescued Monday, two days after their tourist boat sank in a storm.
Mon Aug 18 2014
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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