UNHCR calls for Indonesia to let in Rohingya stranded at sea off Aceh
Most refugee arrivals happen between November and April, when the seas in the region are generally calmer.
Wed Oct 23 2024
SpaceX's Starship survives return to Earth, aces landing test on fourth try
Elon Musk said SpaceX is planning at least six Starship test flights this year, with more expected in the years ahead.
Fri Jun 07 2024
Over 70 Rohingya dead or missing after boat capsizes off Indonesia's Aceh
The UNHCR said if the death toll was confirmed, it would be the biggest loss of life so far this year.
Fri Mar 22 2024
UNHCR calls for urgent action after mobs attempt to evict Rohingya in Banda Aceh
UNHCR calls on local law enforcement authorities for urgent action to ensure protection of Rohingya in Banda Aceh, Indonesia.
Thu Dec 28 2023
Hundreds of Rohingya come ashore in Indonesia, joining about 1,000 this week
Miftach Cut Adek said Aceh villagers had tried to prevent hundreds of Rohingya arriving in the Bireuen area.
Wed Nov 22 2023
Hundreds more Rohingya refugees arrive in Indonesia's Aceh
The refugees, who arrived at various parts of the province have overwhelmed local facilities, a UNHCR official, told.
Mon Nov 20 2023
Almost 200 Rohingya arrive by boat in Indonesia's Aceh
The chief of a local fishing community said, the latest batch of people to have fled Myanmar by sea this year.
Wed Nov 15 2023
Korea Open: Another tournament, another early exit for Zii Jia
National men's singles ace Lee Zii Jia went down 15-21, 21-18, 17-21 to Angus Ng Ka Long of Hong Kong at the Jinnam Stadium in Yeosu.
Wed Jul 19 2023
More than 180 Rohingya Muslims arrive by boat in Indonesia's Aceh
Miftah said 90 women and children were among the migrants who landed in Indonesia's Aceh province.
Mon Mar 27 2023
Budget 2023: Tax incentives for ACE, LEAP listings to catalyse entrepreneurship
The Budget 2023 commits to fiscal consolidation with further reduction in budget deficit to GDP ratio to 5% this year and to 3.2% by 2025.
Fri Feb 24 2023
Illegal golden apple snail poison worth over RM50,000 seized in Perak
Initial investigation revealed that the pesticide which originated from China, was sold at RM5 per sachet, and it is also available online.
Fri Feb 17 2023
Boat carrying 69 Rohingya lands in Indonesia's Aceh
UNHCR said this the latest in a wave of arrivals as hundreds flee desperate conditions in Bangladeshi refugee camps.
Fri Feb 17 2023
6.2 magnitude quake jolts Western Indonesia, no casualty reported
An earthquake measuring 6.2 magnitude hit Indonesia's western province of Aceh on Monday morning, but did not leave damages or casualties.
Mon Jan 16 2023
U.N. urges countries to help Rohingya at sea as hundreds land in Indonesia
It said on Monday said 2022 could be one of the deadliest years at sea in almost a decade for the Rohingya with a growing number of them fleeing desperate conditions in refugee camps in Bangladesh.
Tue Dec 27 2022
Scholarship award saves Aaliyah's education, sports career
National coach, Hanifah Yoong Yin Fah is feeling ecstatic after his daughter Aaliyah Yoong, who is a national water skiing ace, need not forsake her dreams because of financial constraints.
Tue Dec 06 2022
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024