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
Viral allegation on body of COVID patient from India found in Sabah waters a hoax - Police
The viral news claiming that a body of a COVID-19 patient dumped in the sea in India and was found in Sabah waters is a hoax, said Sabah Police Commissioner Datuk Hazani Ghazali.
Fri Jun 04 2021
Indonesian kidnapped by Abu Sayyaf in Sabah waters killed in Sulu - ESSCom
A 32-year-old Indonesian fisherman known as Laa Baa who was kidnapped with four others by the Abu Sayyaf group in Sabah waters in January, was killed in Patikul, Sulu, Philippines yesterday.
Wed Sep 30 2020
Sabah Polls: Foreign elements hiding in nearby islands - Police
Acryl Sani said prior to this, several attempts to encroach into Sabah waters had been thwarted by security forces.
Fri Sep 25 2020
Malaysia Day celebrations: Sabah Police step up security surveillance
Ramli said the security of Sabah waters was under control and constant vigilance.
Sun Sep 10 2017
Alhabsy Misaya's death: Malaysia tightens surveillance in territorial waters
Malaysia will tighten surveillance in its territorial waters, especially in Sabah waters following the death of Abu Sayyaf militant commander, Alhabsy Misaya who was killed recently.
Sun Apr 30 2017
Pulau Mengalum tragedy: SAR operation enters 61st day
The SAR operations for the remaining five victims of the tragedy where a boat carrying tourists had capsized and could not be located in the Sabah waters had yet to show new leads on its 61st day.
Wed Mar 29 2017
MMEA detains 30 errant tourist boats in Sabah waters
The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) recently detained 30 tourist boats for violating regulations under the Sabah Ports and Harbour Department Enactment.
Wed Mar 22 2017
Catamaran SAR operation enters 21st day
The search and rescue (SAR) operation to find five more victims of the catamaran boat tragedy in Sabah waters enters its 21st day today.
Fri Feb 17 2017
Probe papers on boat capsize tragedy in Sabah completed
The investigation papers on the catamaran capsize tragedy in Sabah waters on Jan 28 have been completed, said Sabah police commissioner, Datuk Ramli Din.
Wed Feb 08 2017
Undersea cable system in Sabah to be ready next year
The installation of undersea cable in Sabah waters to boost the country's Internet coverage is expected to be completed end of next year.
Tue Nov 15 2016
Armed men strike two fishing boats off Sabah, stage kidnap and robbery
Datuk Abdul Rashid Harun says the incidents happened in the Pulau Gaya waters of Semporna and the Tungku waters of Lahad Datu, respectively, at about 9.30pm and 10pm yesterday.
Wed Sep 28 2016
ESSZone curfew order extended until Oct 10
Sabah Police Commissioner Datuk Abdul Rashid Harun says with the enforcement of the curfew order, residents in the affected areas are required to be indoors from 7 pm and 5 am daily.
Sat Sep 24 2016
Fishing boats, tugboats in ESSZone to install automatic identification
All fishing boats and tugboats in the Eastern Sabah Security Zone are required to install the automatic identification system when applying the exemption permit.
Mon Jul 25 2016
Philippine military confirms release of four Malaysians, unsure if ransoms were paid
Four Malaysian sailors held for more than two months by the Abu Sayyaf militants were released on Wednesday, the Philippine military said.
Wed Jun 08 2016
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
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024