
How a cyclone created a new nation
The discontent of the millions displaced was politicised, eventually leading to civil war and the birth of a new republic named Bangladesh.
Sat Jun 17 2023

India to move over a million people to safety as cyclone approaches
Cyclone Yaas was powering across the Bay of Bengal and would batter the eastern states of Odisha and West Bengal, and also Bangladesh.
Tue May 25 2021

'Pray floods don't kill us': A day on Rohingya's remote Bangladesh island
As a Bangladeshi naval ship anchored off a remote Bay of Bengal island, some of the Rohingya Muslim refugees aboard clapped in anticipation of starting a new life.
Wed Dec 30 2020

Bangladesh set to move second batch of Rohingya refugees to remote island - Officials
Bangladesh is set to move a second batch of Rohingya refugees from neighbouring Myanmar to the remote island of Bhasan Char in the Bay of Bengal this month.
Sun Dec 27 2020

Powerful cyclone buffets southern India pushing tens of thousands into shelters
Cyclone Nivar made landfall between Karaikal in Puducherry territory and Mamallapuram in Tamil Nadu state.
Thu Nov 26 2020

Bangladesh to turn island into temporary home for 100,000 Rohingya refugees
The decision came just days after Bangladesh sealed a deal aiming to start returning Rohingya to Myanmar within two months to reduce pressure in refugee camps.
Tue Nov 28 2017

India, US and Japan start naval exercise
India, the US and Japan on Monday started their eight-day naval exercises in the Bay of Bengal aimed at greater military cooperation.
Mon Jul 10 2017

Bangladesh 'plans to move thousands of Rohingya to island'
The government has started planning the relocation to Hatiya island in the Bay of Bengal, a move backed by Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Thu May 28 2015

Bay of Bengal migrant crisis: the boats and the numbers
The UN refugee agency believes an estimated 25,000 Rohingya and Bangladeshis have taken to boats in the first three months of this year.
Sun May 17 2015

Myanmar 'unlikely to attend' migrant crisis meeting: president's office
Myanmar may snub a regional meeting hosted by Thailand later this month aimed at easing the current Bay of Bengal migrant crisis.
Fri May 15 2015

MH370: Bay of Bengal lead unlikely, says Hishammuddin
The Acting Transport Minister will only proceed to deploy the SapuraKencana vessel to the Bay of Bengal based on corroborated information.
Fri May 02 2014

MH370: JACC confident search area is correct
Head of JACC Angus Houston confident that flight MH370 is in the Southern Indian Ocean, dismissing report by a private firm that claims to have found the plane's wreckage in Bay of Bengal.
Fri May 02 2014

MH370: GeoResonance revealed they had submitted information on March 31
GeoResonance said they have already submitted a report regarding the discovered materials believed to be the wreckage of MH370 on March 31.
Wed Apr 30 2014

MH370: Australia dismisses claims by marine exploration company
Australian authorities dismissed claims by a marine exploration company that material found in the Bay of Bengal could be from missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370.
Wed Apr 30 2014

MH370: Malaysia will assess credibility of Bay of Bengal sighting
Acting Transport Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein says Malaysia, China and Australia are aware about a report sighting the detection of potential aircraft wreckage in the Bay of Bengal.
Tue Apr 29 2014

Zii Jia pulls out of Swiss Open due to injury
Malaysia's men's singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia has withdrawn from next week's Swiss Open due to a recurring right ankle injury.
Thu Mar 13 2025

MCMC probes man for uploading fake content on social media
A 47-year-old Malaysian man is being investigated for allegedly uploading fake content that touches on the 3R (religion, race and royalty) on social media.
Thu Mar 13 2025

KPDN calls on public to help report bottled cooking oil shortage
The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) has urged the public to be the eyes and ears of the ministry and report shortages of bottled cooking oil in their areas.
Thu Mar 13 2025

ICJ to hold public hearings on Israel's obligations in occupied Palestinian territory
The International Court of Justice will hold hearings next month on Israel's obligations towards Palestinians, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported.
Thu Mar 13 2025

Anwar: Sapura Energy's rescue plan excludes former shareholders
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Sapura Energy Bhd's (SEB) former major shareholders are no longer involved in the company's management as part of its restructuring efforts.
Thu Mar 13 2025

Intel names Lip-Bu Tan as new CEO
Intel Corporation (INTC.O) has appointed semiconductor Malaysian-born industry veteran and former board member Lip-Bu Tan as its new CEO.
Thu Mar 13 2025

Ismail Sabri at MACC HQ to give statement
Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob was at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters here today to give his statement
Thu Mar 13 2025
The Economy with Ibrahim Sani: Law Reform | More enforcements must come with more recourse
Datuk Nitin Nadkarni, Consultant at Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill, discusses the need for stronger legal recourse alongside increased enforcement in Malaysia’s legal framework. How can reforms balance regulation and fairness?
Thu Mar 13 2025
Cyber threats are evolving – Are you ready? | A Talk with Danny Kim
Cyber threats are evolving at lightning speed, are you keeping up? Join cybersecurity expert Danny Kim, Founder and CTO of Full Armour, as he breaks down the latest threats and how to stay ahead in this ever-changing digital battlefield.
Thu Mar 13 2025

Duterte could face up to 30 years or life imprisonment if convicted by ICC - Malacanang
Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte could face up to 30 years or life imprisonment if convicted of crimes against humanity by the International Criminal Court (ICC)
Thu Mar 13 2025