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
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
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
Boat sinks off Indonesia's Batam, killing at least 18
A boat carrying 96 people from Malaysia to Indonesia sank today, killing at least 18.
Wed Nov 02 2016
'Vier Harmoni' tanker hijacked in Indonesian waters - MMEA
The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) said in a statement that the ship, Vier Harmoni, has been located in the waters off Batam, Indonesia.
Wed Aug 17 2016
Indonesian boat tragedy search, rescue operation to resume today
The boat was carrying 44 Indonesians who were returning home to Batam, Indonesia for Aidilfitri when it capsized around 10 pm after being battered by giant waves during bad weather.
Sat Aug 03 2013
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