Abu Sayyaf kidnap: IGP dismisses claims of another arrest made
Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar dismisses claims that a relative of Khadafi Muktadil, one of the suspects in the kidnap of two Malaysians in Sandakan in May, had been detained.
Sat Dec 05 2015
Government has done its best to free Bernard Then - Zahid
The Deputy Prime Minister says the kidnappers had earlier promised to free both victims, but later they fixed several additional conditions which were unacceptable to the Malaysian negotiators.
Thu Nov 19 2015
No ransom paid for Thien's release - Ahmad Zahid
The close collaboration between Malaysian and Philippine authorities and negotiations between the Malaysian authorities and her captors led to her release.
Tue Nov 10 2015
Sandakan kidnapping: Victims' families get phone calls asking for ransom
The caller also asked for money to pay for the victims' food and beverage, and also for medical cost for one of the victims who's a diabetic.
Sat May 23 2015
Ocean King: Kidnapping inside job says Sabah police commissioner
The Ocean King Restaurant kidnapping is likely masterminded by 'insiders', said Sabah Police Commissioner Datuk Jalaluddin Abdul Rahman.
Sun May 17 2015
Kidnapping incident will not affect tourism in Sandakan - Tourism association
The kidnapping incident at Ocean King restaurant on Thursday will not stop tour operators from carrying on with their businesses in the district.
Sun May 17 2015
Sandakan kidnapping: Incident in Sabah recurs
The calm environment on the East Coast of Sabah was once again shaken with the kidnapping of a woman and a man at Ocean King Restaurant in Sandakan on Thursday.
Sat May 16 2015
Sandakan kidnapping: Police alerted over armed kidnappers, two victims
The Philippine police have been alerted for possible interdiction, in the event four gunmen and their two victims were headed their way.
Fri May 15 2015
Police hunting for Ocean King Restaurant kidnappers and victims
Police are still on the lookout for the four suspects who kidnapped two people at a seafood restaurant in Sandakan last night.
Fri May 15 2015
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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