‘10 years on, people still accusing me over disappearance of MH370’, says Azharuddin
Ten years on, people are still questioning and accusing me over the disappearance of MH370, laments Datuk Seri Azharuddin Abdul Rahman, former chairman of the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAA
Thu Mar 07 2024
Elmina plane crash: Investigation expected to take a week - Expert
Datuk Seri Azharuddin Abdul Rahman said chances of damage to the black box are slim as it is made to withstand heat, fire and water.
Fri Aug 18 2023
MH370: Four Years On; The Embers of Hope Still Flicker
While there’s renewed hope that the location of the ill-fated MH370 will be discovered in the not too distant future, next-of-kin will believe it only when they see it.
Thu Mar 08 2018
MH370: Will conspiracy theories put to rest tomorrow?
DCA director-general Datuk Seri Azharuddin Abdul Rahman said there may be an update on the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 tomorrow.
Thu Feb 08 2018
Malaysia to negotiate with 'Ocean Infinity' to locate MH370
Malaysia is poised to negotiate terms with United States-based seabed exploration outfit, 'Ocean Infinity' to begin a new search for the Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 jetliner which vanished in 2014.
Fri Oct 20 2017
DCA issues new FOD for foreign pilots flying helicopter in Malaysia
The FOD was issued following the safety recommendations made by AAIB Malaysia in its final report on the investigation of the helicopter accident in Batang Lupar in 2016.
Thu Jun 15 2017
Light aircraft crashes on flyover in Johor Bahru, no casualties
Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) director-general Datuk Seri Azharuddin Abdul Rahman says the 10.15 am incident involved a Piper P28 aircraft.
Sun Jun 04 2017
Azharuddin elected president of ICAO 39th General Assembly
DCA Director-General Datuk Seri Azharuddin Abdul Rahman was elected as President of the ICAO's 39th General Assembly, early this week.
Fri Sep 30 2016
MH370: DCA in touch with countries as more debris spotted
DCA is in constant touch with the relevant authorities of South Africa, Mozambique and Madagascar as more debris, possibily belonging to MH370, are spotted.
Tue Sep 13 2016
#ICYMI: Weekly Editor's Picks (13-19 June 2016)
In case you missed it, here is a list of news handpicked by an Astro AWANI editor for the week beginning June 13 to 19, 2016.
Mon Jun 20 2016
Search for AS350 helicopter wreckage continues - DCA
The search and recovery mission was led by the DCA, together with the Air Accidents Investigation Bureau and the Transport Ministry.
Fri May 13 2016
Chopper crash: DCA denies delay in issuing SAR alert
DCA director-general Datuk Seri Azharuddin Abdul Rahman said they need to go through several procedures before issuing any alerts.
Fri May 06 2016
DCA yet to confirm debris found on Mauritian Island belongs to MH370
DCA said that a piece of debris that was found on the Mauritian Island of Rodrigues is currently being transported to the CAA of Mauritius.
Mon Apr 04 2016
MH370: DCA to send experts upon confirmation from Mauritius on new debris found
DCA is waiting for Mauritius for confirmation before it can send experts to the actual location of the new debris found, suspected to be from MH370.
Mon Apr 04 2016
Possible MH370 debris arrives in Malaysia for analysis
Department of Civil Aviation's Datuk Azharuddin Abdul Rahman confirms that the one-metre long object has arrived in Malaysia.
Thu Mar 10 2016
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