Cyclone Freddy teaches deadly lessons on storm warnings, city sprawl
The storm was deadly in Malawi, where at least 447 were killed, while Mozambique recorded 76 deaths.
Mon Mar 20 2023
Cyclone Freddy kills 190 in Malawi as rain complicates rescue efforts
Severe flooding and rain damaged roads and bridges, hampering relief operations.
Wed Mar 15 2023
Storm Freddy kills more than 100 on return to Mozambique, Malawi
Freddy is one of the strongest storms ever recorded in the southern hemisphere and could be the longest-lasting tropical cyclone, WMO said.
Tue Mar 14 2023
Record-strength cyclone Freddy displaces hundreds in second Mozambique landfall
Cyclone Freddy breaks records for the duration and strength of tropical storms in the southern hemisphere.
Mon Mar 13 2023
Rising interest rates in US will hinder foreign economies
The fallout can be felt beyond Americas borders, hitting shopkeepers in Sri Lanka, farmers in Mozambique and families in poorer countries around the world.
Thu May 05 2022
Malaysia lifts travel ban on 8 African countries, citing wider Omicron spread
The eight countries, which include South Africa, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Malawi, will remain on a list of nations deemed as high-risk.
Tue Dec 28 2021
Malaysians banned from travelling to seven countries including South Africa
Malaysians are banned from travelling to seven countries, namely South Africa, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia and Zimbabwe following the emergence of the new COVID-19 strain.
Fri Nov 26 2021
Fearing Delta variant, France puts new travel rules on 5 EU countries plus UK
Among other changes, Tunisia, Mozambique, Cuba and Indonesia were added to France's red list, warning against travel to those countries.
Sun Jul 18 2021
Mozambique city overwhelmed by people fleeing Islamist violence
Hundreds of people fleeing ongoing hostilities in Palma have been pouring into Pemba.
Mon Apr 05 2021
People wait at port for news of family members
Families waited at a Mozambican port on Sunday as boats arrived carrying people who had fled the ongoing violence.
Sun Mar 28 2021
Militant attacks force 570,000 to flee homes in northern Mozambique, president says
Fighters have been taking on the army and seizing entire towns in recent months, vowing to defeat insurgents who stepped up attacks.
Wed Dec 16 2020
Dozens killed in Mozambique truck blast
At least 73 people were killed and scores more injured when an oil tank truck burst into flames in a village in western Mozambique on Thursday.
Thu Nov 17 2016
Four pieces of debris almost certainly from MH370 - Liow Tiong Lai
The test results on four pieces of debris that could belong to the missing Malaysia Airlines plane, Flight MH370, are expected to be known in less than three months.
Sun Sep 18 2016
MH370: 22 pieces of debris found so far
Twenty-two pieces of debris have been found so far along South Africa, Mozambique, Mauritius and Tanzania, but only two confirmed.
Fri Sep 16 2016
MH370: DCA in touch with countries as more debris spotted
DCA is in constant touch with the relevant authorities of South Africa, Mozambique and Madagascar as more debris, possibily belonging to MH370, are spotted.
Tue Sep 13 2016
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
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024