RMAF denies sound of explosion, tremors felt in Ipoh caused by sonic boom
RMAF says there were no RMAF fighter aircraft flights, nor foreign aircraft that were said to have invaded the country's airspace.
Tue Oct 22 2024
Malaysia waives rules for ships working on undersea cables from June 1
Cabotage policies regulate shipping or trade activities in a country's waters or airspace.
Thu May 30 2024
Airlines reroute flights after Israeli attack on Iran
Iran closed its airports in Tehran, Shiraz and Isfahan and cleared flights from western portion of its airspace after the attack.
Fri Apr 19 2024
Planes move away from Isfahan as Iran suspends flights over several cities
Some Emirates and Flydubai flights that were flying over Iran early on Friday (April 19) made sudden sharp turns away from the airspace
Fri Apr 19 2024
Israeli missiles hit site in Iran, ABC News reports
Several flights were diverted over Iranian airspace, CNN reported.
Fri Apr 19 2024
Malaysian travellers in West Asia reminded to be vigilant following reopening of airspaces - Wisma Putra
Wisma Putra said it is anticipated that there may be possible flight delays as operations gradually resume and adjust to the new protocols.
Tue Apr 16 2024
Jordan, Iraq and Lebanon reopen airspace after Iran attacks
Jordan, which lies between Iran and Israel, had readied air defences to intercept any drone or missile that violated its territory.
Sun Apr 14 2024
US says it shot down anti-ship cruise missile from Houthi-controlled areas
The Houthis complained that US aircraft were observed flying close to Yemeni airspace and coastal areas.
Mon Jan 15 2024
China satellite launch prompts Taiwan alert ahead of pivotal vote
The security alert sent to mobile phone users in Taiwan said the Chinese satellite had flown over Taiwan airspace.
Tue Jan 09 2024
Mindef to procure two MPA's to detect submarines in South China Sea
Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said the long-range radar of MAF could not detect the submarine and was only able to monitor the airspace.
Mon Oct 30 2023
Niger closes airspace as it refuses to reinstate president
Niger closed its airspace until further notice, citing the threat of military intervention from the West African regional bloc.
Mon Aug 07 2023
North Korea warns it may shoot down US spy planes violating its airspace
Provocative military actions by the United States were bringing the Korean peninsula closer to a nuclear conflict, a spokesperson said.
Mon Jul 10 2023
Langkawi air space closed from tomorrow, drones prohibited - CAAM
Also prohibited during this period is the operation of drones to avoid any untoward incidents.
Wed May 17 2023
No US surveillance craft in China's airspace, White House says
The US govt swiftly and repeatedly denied China's accusation that US high-altitude balloons had flown over its airspace without permission.
Tue Feb 14 2023
China says US flew high-altitude balloons over its airspace
Wang Wenbin said that US high altitude balloons had flown over its airspace without permission since the beginning of 2022.
Mon Feb 13 2023
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