Rohingya refugee boat lands in Indonesia after 113-day voyage
The vessel sailed on Feb. 11 carrying 90 Rohingya refugees, most of them women and children, with the hope of reaching Malaysia.
Tue Jun 08 2021
Myanmar army plane with 105 on board missing after losing communication
The Chinese-made Y-8 transport plane left the coastal town of Myeik at 1:06 p.m (0636 GMT) heading north to Myanmar's largest city of Yangon.
Wed Jun 07 2017
Malaysia's image depends on how goverment tackles boatpeople crisis - Jeyakumar
The country's image depends entirely on how the government handles the challenges faced by thousands of Rohingya refugees who are now stranded in small boats on the Andaman Sea.
Tue May 19 2015
MH370: In this high-tech age, the search may rely on the human eye
With few clues to the location of the jetliner missing since March 8, the search and rescue mission has become a daunting challenge.
Wed Mar 19 2014
Hunting MH370: A needle in a shifting haystack
Scanning an endless white-speckled expanse of the blue Andaman Sea, Malaysian air force Captain Fareq Hassan's team of spotters fight turbulence, nausea and mental strain to find Flight 370.
Sun Mar 16 2014
Six Indian ships deployed in search for Malaysian jet
India's navy said Friday it has nearly doubled the number of ships and planes deployed to search the Andaman Sea for a missing Malaysian jet which disappeared with 239 people on board.
Fri Mar 14 2014
MH370: Pentagon has "indications" that the missing plane may be in the Indian Ocean
An official from US revealed "indications" that flight MH370 may have crashed into an area where the Indian Ocean and the Andaman Sea merge.
Fri Mar 14 2014
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024