A smoking laptop battery forced JetBlue to make an emergency landing
A smoking laptop battery forced an unexpected landing for a transatlantic JetBlue flight Tuesday, renewing questions about the safety of flying with lithium-ion batteries.
Thu Jun 01 2017
Samsung smartphone found emitting smoke at Japan Airport
Japan's transport ministry said Friday that a Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphone belonging to a foreign passenger was found emitting smoke at Kansai International Airport in western Japan earlier this w
Fri Oct 21 2016
DCA bans Samsung Galaxy Note 7 on all flights
The Department of Civil Aviation has disallowed carriage of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 device on all flights.
Tue Oct 18 2016
Singapore Airlines bans Samsung Galaxy Note 7 on its flights
Singapore Airlines said on Saturday it has banned Samsung's Galaxy Note 7 mobile phones from all its flights and any passenger carrying one will not be allowed to board its planes.
Sun Oct 16 2016
Total ban on Samsung Galaxy Note 7 by Qantas and Jetstar
Malaysian should be advised that a total ban has been imposed on Samsung Galaxy Note 7 on all Qantas and Jetstar flights from Oct 16, 2016.
Sat Oct 15 2016
Expanded Samsung Note 7 recall ordered in US
An expanded US recall was ordered Thursday for Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphones, including replacements for the devices plagued by exploding batteries.
Thu Oct 13 2016
US flight evacuated after another Samsung phone fire
Flight 994 was evacuated on the runway prior to takeoff after a passenger's Samsung Galaxy Note 7 -- described as a replacement in Samsung's global recall of the device -- apparently caught fire.
Wed Oct 05 2016
Samsung wanted to overtake Apple with Note 7: report
A desire to significantly outperform the Apple iPhone 7 could have inadvertently led to a global recall of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7, according to a new report.
Mon Sep 19 2016
Reports of Samsung Galaxy Note 7 issues grow
The driver, unharmed, told police he had been charging his Samsung 7 phone when it burst into flames.
Sun Sep 18 2016
Formal US recall of Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphones
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission on Thursday announced a recall of around one million Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphones.
Fri Sep 16 2016
Samsung to limit recharging of faulty Note 7 batteries
Samsung announced a software update that will limit battery recharges to 60 percent of capacity in a half-page advert carried by major South Korean newspapers.
Wed Sep 14 2016
Maswings bans passengers from using Samsung Galaxy Note 7
Maswings Sdn Bhd, a wholly-owned unit of Malaysia Airlines, has banned passengers from using Samsung Galaxy Note 7 on its flights due to safety concerns.
Sun Sep 11 2016
Samsung urges Koreans to stop using Galaxy Note 7
Samsung on Saturday urged South Korean consumers to stop using its Galaxy Note 7 smartphone.
Sat Sep 10 2016
US agency says pull the plug on Samsung Galaxy Note 7
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission has urged anyone owning a Samsung Galaxy Note 7 to stop using the smartphone.
Sat Sep 10 2016
MAS latest airline to prohibit in-flight use of Samsung Galaxy Note 7
Malaysia Airlines has temporarily banned the use of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphone on-board its flight.
Sat Sep 10 2016
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
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024