Panama Papers trial begins in Panama, eight years after scandal broke
Twenty-seven people face money laundering charges in the first trial that began in Panama.
Tue Apr 09 2024
MACC serves Mirzan Mahathir a notice to declare all assets
In a statement, MACC said the assets, whether within or outside the country, must be declared within 30 days from the date of the notice.
Thu Jan 18 2024
Panama court upholds ex-President Martinelli's decade-long prison sentence
The Superior Court for Settlement of Criminal Cases on Tuesday also upheld a $19.2 million fine Martinelli had been ordered to pay.
Wed Oct 25 2023
Number of migrants crossing Panama's Darien Gap surpasses 400,000 to record high
More than half of those migrants were children and babies, Panama's security ministry said in a statement.
Fri Sep 29 2023
Historic drought, hot seas slow Panama Canal shipping
Canal operators are on a tightrope as they work to manage maritime trade disruption and prepare for what is shaping up.
Sat Aug 26 2023
For migrants, the Darien Gap is hell; for adventure tourists, it's a magnet
Panama's notorious stretch of jungle has become a treacherous part of the journey for tens of thousands of people trekking across Americas.
Sat Jul 29 2023
Ship carrying 3,000 cars burns off Dutch coast, one dead
The fire began on the 199-metre Panama-registered Fremantle Highway, forcing several crew members to jump overboard.
Wed Jul 26 2023
Drought-hit Panama Canal restricts daily crossings in water-saving move
During Panama's rainy season, an average of 35-36 ships typically cross the canal each day, the authority has said.
Wed Jul 26 2023
'Enlightened tingle': Aussie cafe offers $140 cup of coffee
Dubbed as "Black Jaguar", the coffee is hailed as one of the world's finest and is grown in Panama's Chiriqui region.
Tue Feb 14 2023
How bananas are in danger from their own pandemic
Panama disease has reappeared in a more severe form that is seriously endangering production of the yellow fruit.
Sun Sep 11 2022
Good friends and fresh blood: the social life of a vampire bat
Researchers provided a deeper understanding of social relationships among vampire bats by to tracking its nighttime foraging in Panama.
Fri Sep 24 2021
Hijacking ends in Arabian Sea, says UKMTO, as Oman identifies tanker involved
Oman identified the Panama-flagged Asphalt Princess as the tanker involved in a hijacking.
Wed Aug 04 2021
US CDC eases travel recommendations on some 110 countries, territories including Japan
Other countries being lowered to "Level 3" include Honduras, Indonesia, Jordan, Libya, Panama, Poland, Denmark and Malaysia.
Wed Jun 09 2021
Expose the true beneficiaries
One way to overcome corruption and money laundering is by introducing a central registry for ultimate beneficial ownership (UBO) of companies registered in Malaysia.
Wed Feb 03 2021
Indonesia seizes Iran, Panama-flagged tankers over alleged illegal oil transfer
The tankers, seized in waters off Kalimantan province, have been escorted to Batam island in Riau Island Province for further investigation.
Mon Jan 25 2021
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