Storm Nalgae kills 80 in the Philippines, with 31 missing
Half of the death toll was recorded in the southern autonomous region of Bangsamoro, where 10 were recorded missing, the agency said.
Mon Oct 31 2022
Battles between Philippine extremists, government-backed separatists kill 25
Soldiers provided artillery support for the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) to try to tackle Islamist extremists.
Mon Aug 14 2017
Philippine leader to expedite bill for self-rule in Muslim region
It aims to turn predominantly Muslim parts of the southern island of Mindanao into an autonomous region with its own executive, legislature and fiscal powers.
Mon Jul 17 2017
Daish militants storm school in southern Philippines, take students hostage
A police report said about 300 armed men stormed a school in Pigcawayan town in North Cotabato province on Mindanao island and were holding some students captive.
Wed Jun 21 2017
PM Najib hails relaunch of Bangsamoro peace deal
This is because, peace and harmony would benefit not only Mindanao and the Bangsamoro people, but also the Philippines and the region.
Sat Aug 13 2016
'Drop the Sabah claim, focus on the Bangsamoro agreement'
Dr Chandra Muzaffar feels that Rodrigo Duterte should push for the adoption of the Comprehensive Agreement on Bangsamoro by the Philippine Congress.
Mon May 30 2016
MILF must remain faithful to peace process - Najib
This is the most practical choice for the Moro Islamic Liberation Front in order to resolve the Bangsamoro issue in southern Philippines.
Sat Feb 27 2016
Two soldiers killed in S.Philippine hospital attack
Two soldiers were killed when Muslim rebels attacked a government hospital in southern Philippines on Wednesday night.
Thu Oct 23 2014
Draft Bangsamoro bill to be submitted mid-week
Deles said the bill will not yet be submitted to President Benigno Aquino III's office on Monday as expected earlier.
Mon Aug 18 2014
MNLF to be a political party, says its new chairman
The organisation might use a proposed official name 'Bangsamoro Federalista Muslim Mindanao' to replace the current name.
Tue May 06 2014
MILF rebels form politcal party as they end rebellion
The political party will be called the United Bangsamoro Justice Party and will field candidates in the regional elections.
Thu Apr 10 2014
Philippines, Muslim rebels sign 'power sharing' accord
The two sides in October last year had signed an initial pact on ending the conflict that has claimed an estimated 150,000 lives, in preparation for a final agreement.
Sun Dec 08 2013
Vantage Point: The creation of Bangsamoro
Cynthia Ng talks to Murad Ebrahim, Chairman of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) & Tengku Datuk Abdul Ghafar Tengku Mohamed, the Malaysian facilitator in the Mindanao Peace Process.
Mon Jul 01 2013
'Sabah intrusion and Filipino peace talks unrelated'
The Sabah intrusion is a separate issue from the Bangsamoro peace talks with the Philippines, said the Moro Islamic Liberation Front(MILF).
Thu Jun 06 2013
Maybank to expand business in Mindanao
Maybank is taking up the call by the Malaysian government to help improve the economic life of the people of Bangsamoro.
Fri Jan 25 2013
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
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