COVID-19 JN.1 variant found in Jakarta and Batam
The Indonesian Health Ministry confirmed the finding of cases of transmission of COVID-19 with the variant JN.1 in Jakarta and Batam City.
Tue Dec 19 2023
Historic navy-to-navy talks to boost Malaysia-Indonesia ties
The bilateral forum signifies commitment to fortify diplomatic ties and foster mutual understanding between naval forces of both countries.
Thu Nov 23 2023
ASEAN kicks off its first-ever joint military drills in Indonesia
All 10 members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations will join the exercise, including prospective member East Timor.
Tue Sep 19 2023
Marine police seize contraband cigarettes worth RM52 million near Pontian
Abd Rahim said the police had noticed that the ship had been sailing back and forth from Batam, Indonesia, to the Johor west coast since last month.
Wed Mar 10 2021
Indonesia seizes Iran, Panama-flagged tankers over alleged illegal oil transfer
The tankers, seized in waters off Kalimantan province, have been escorted to Batam island in Riau Island Province for further investigation.
Mon Jan 25 2021
Immigration officers nabbed over suspected involvement in migrant smuggling syndicate
The activities of smuggling syndicate from Indonesia through the Pasir Gudang Ferry Terminal to Batam Centre, Indonesia, have been active since early May.
Wed Jun 24 2020
Singaporean's passport cancelled for breach of stay-home notice over COVID-19
The 53-year-old man was issued the notice on March 19 when he returned to Singapore via the Tanah Merah ferry terminal from Batam, Indonesia, where he had gone on March 3.
Sun Mar 29 2020
Hospital with no doctor on duty in Batam
There was no medical treatment for patients at the hospital in Batam yesterday.
Tue Aug 15 2017
Housewife kidnapping case solved with the arrest of 18 - Khalid Abu Bakar
Police solved the kidnapping case of a housewife with the arrest on 18 people, said Inspector General of Police Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar.
Mon Mar 20 2017
Two more bodies found from capsized boat in Mersing
Two more bodies were found today, bringing to 12 the number of victims of a capsized boat in the waters of Tanjung Rhu, here, yesterday.
Tue Jan 24 2017
Nine bodies found after boat capsizes off Mersing
Nine bodies were found washed up on shore here today after a boat with 40 people believed to be illegal immigrants from Batam, Indonesia, capsized in the waters of Tanjung Rhu near here, police said.
Mon Jan 23 2017
Body parts found after Indonesian plane missing
The M28 Skytruck plane carrying 13 people lost contact with air traffic control Saturday during a flight from Pangkal Pinang, Bangka Belitung province to Batam in the Riau Islands province in western
Sun Dec 04 2016
13 feared dead in fatal plane crash in Riau waters
Its Head of Public Relations Boy Rafli Amar, in a media statement here, said the Cassa aircraft departed from Pangkal Pinang at 9.24 am and was scheduled to land in Batam at 10.58 am.
Sat Dec 03 2016
Death toll from Indonesian boat accident climbs to 54
Search teams Friday pulled another 36 corpses from the sea around Batam island, south of Singapore, near where the boat struck a reef and sunk more than two days ago.
Fri Nov 04 2016
Hopes fade for 44 missing after Indonesian boat accident
Hopes are fading for 44 people still missing more than a day after an overcrowded speedboat carrying Indonesian migrant workers capsized and sunk.
Thu Nov 03 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