Temporary closure of Pantai Batu Layar following drowning incident
The search and rescue operation for the 16-year-old boy who went missing while bathing with four friends continues.
Mon Jan 23 2023
Tanjung Balau tragedy: One body found, one rescued victim dies
The body was found floating near the Malaysian Fisheries Development Authority Complex in Tanjung Batu Layar by fishermen.
Fri Dec 17 2021
Man feared missing at Pantai Batu Layar found drowned
A man who went missing while swimming at Pantai Batu Layar near Kota Tinggi, on Tuesday, was found drowned.
Thu Mar 25 2021
18 Indonesian illegal immigrants nabbed in Johor
The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) arrested 18 Indonesian illegal immigrants who were trying to land on the Batu Layar coastal area in Bandar Penawar, Johor yesterday.
Tue Aug 11 2020
Two more bodies of boat capsize victims found
Two more bodies of victims of the boat which capsized in the waters of Pantai Batu Layar, near Sungai Rengit, Kota Tinggi were found today, bringing the total number of drowned victims to 11 people.
Mon Jul 25 2016
Man's hope to cuddle first born dashed when wife dies in boat tragedy
Yolanda Serang, who was seven-months pregnant, was among the first few drowning victims found following the Batu Layar boat mishap.
Mon Jul 25 2016
4 drown in Kota Tinggi boat incident
Four people drowned while 33 others were rescued after their boat capsized 80 metres from the Batu Layar beach near Kota Tinggi, Johor last night.
Sun Jul 24 2016
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
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