Fire-hit tanker enters Malaysia terminal area after being detained by coast guard
The Ceres I was found in Malaysian waters with two tugboats towing it, the coast guard said in a statement on Sunday.
Mon Jul 22 2024
MOSTI to set up four more stations to monitor radioactivity levels in Malaysian waters
Chang Lih Kang said currently there are existing GSWMs in Sabah waters monitoring any increase in radioactivity levels in real-time.
Fri Aug 25 2023
Indonesian fishing boat detained for encroaching into Malaysian waters
The MMEA detained an Indonesian fishing vessel with five crew onboard for encroaching into the country's territorial waters near Pulau Kendi yesterday.
Sun Feb 05 2023
Japan to donate four LRAD to Malaysia to ensure safety and security in Malaysian waters
The four long-range acoustic devices will be utilised for maritime law enforcement activities in the seas around Malaysia.
Mon Jan 09 2023
KD Jebat thwarts attempt by 21 foreign fishing boats to encroach into Malaysian waters
The presence of the foreign boats was detected by a Royal Malaysian Air Force B200T aircraft which then alerted MCC.
Mon Apr 18 2022
PM wants Vietnam to stop fishermen's encroachment into Malaysian waters
Malaysia has asked Vietnam to immediately take concrete action to address the issue of Vietnamese fishermen's encroachment into Malaysian waters.
Tue Mar 22 2022
Four LMS in Sabah to strengthen security in Malaysian waters - Hishammuddin
The deployment of four Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) Littoral Mission Ships (LMS) to the Eastern Fleet Command Headquarters will strengthen security in Malaysian waters, especially in Sabah.
Thu Jan 13 2022
Only 4.3 pct of Malaysian waters gazetted as marine protected areas - Johor Exco
Samsolbari said Malaysia needs to gazette at least 10 per cent of its waters as marine protected areas.
Mon Nov 22 2021
Five merchant ships ordered to leave Malaysian waters for anchoring without permission
Nurul Hizam said during this month, they had evicted 23 merchant ships in the waters of Tompok Utara.
Sun Nov 29 2020
Decision on cabotage exemption revocation was not done unilaterally - Wee
The revocation of the cabotage exemption that previously allowed foreign vessels to carry out undersea communications cable repair works in Malaysian waters was not decided unilaterally.
Tue Nov 24 2020
MMEA detains three boats that "have no business to be in Malaysian waters"
The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency on Tuesday detained a Vietnamese fishing boat and its 22 crew members for encroaching into Malaysian waters.
Thu Oct 08 2020
KDN to consider proposal to impose whipping on foreign poachers
The Home Ministry will consider a proposal to impose whipping on foreign fishermen who are found guilty for poaching in Malaysian waters.
Sat Jul 18 2020
Chinese Coast Guard, Navy vessels no longer encroaching M'sian waters - Hishammuddin
Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein said Chinese Coast Guard and Navy vessels have not been seen encroaching into Malaysian waters of late.
Wed Jul 15 2020
Hundreds of illegal immigrants face hardship to enter Malaysian waters
The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) saved them purely on humanitarian grounds and assisted by local fishermen, towed their boat to a nearby jetty.
Mon Jun 29 2020
MMEA to resume detaining foreign fishing boats encroaching Malaysian waters
Especially from Vietnam were expelled from Malaysian waters since the MCO was implemented on March 18 to prevent the spread of COVID-19 involving imported cases.
Wed Jun 24 2020
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