Malaysia holiday hotspot readies for reopening with tourism bubble
Langkawi, a cluster of 99 islands in the Straits of Malacca, will reopen from Sept. 16 to fully vaccinated travellers.
Wed Sep 15 2021
SAR activated for missing sailor in Selangor waters
The Chinese national, Yang Kai Kai, 29, was reported missing at about 8.30 pm while the ship was passing through the Straits of Malacca from Hong Kong en route to Brazil.
Sat Aug 22 2020
Investing in disaster risk reduction for resilience
George Town is prone to various natural hazards namely floods, landslides, coastal erosion, typhoon, as well as technological and industrial hazards.
Tue Jul 07 2020
Ops Benteng: MAF chief inspects straits of Malacca economic zone waters
Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) headquarters said Affendi also conveyed his moral support and personal thanks to KD Jebat personnel for their commitment shown throughout the operation.
Wed May 27 2020
Ten sailors missing after U.S. warship collides with tanker near Singapore
The guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain collided with the merchant vessel Alnic MC while heading to Singapore for a routine port call.
Mon Aug 21 2017
Jalan Penarikan: The forgotten ancient riverway of the Malay Peninsula
Located in the middle of Asias most important maritime crossroads, the Malay Peninsula has long shaped the history of trade and empire-building in this region.
Fri Dec 02 2016
Are Malaysia's maritime frontiers properly 'fenced'?
Do good fences really make good neighbours? Hazmi Rusli and Roman Dremliuga delve into whether this old saying holds true when it comes to Malaysia's maritime borders.
Mon Mar 28 2016
Hijackings of ships in South East Asia can be mitigated, says UK-based Dryad
The recent hijacking of a Singapore-registered tanker, MT Joaquim last Saturday (Aug 8) in the Straits of Malacca has provided yet another timely reminder of the current risks facing seafarers.
Sat Aug 15 2015
Missing 13 soldiers found safe in Malacca
The soldiers were found safe but emaciated early Monday in Pengkalan Perigi, Malacca, about 12km from where their boat overturned.
Mon Dec 09 2013
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