Malaysia doubles patrols to find Myanmar migrant boats after nearly 200 detained
In recent years, Malaysia has turned away boats carrying Rohingya refugees and rounded up thousands in crowded detention centres.
Sat Jan 04 2025
Divers, helicopters hunt survivors of Mumbai boat accident that killed 13
Of the 114 rescued, 97 were stable, four in critical condition and 13 dead, according to the municipal corporation.
Thu Dec 19 2024
Thirteen dead after naval vessel hits passenger boat off Mumbai
The navy says 99 people were rescued with efforts ongoing for others.
Thu Dec 19 2024
Boating to school becomes daily routine during floods
Over 50 students from Kampung Limau Kasturi and Kampung Serian are affected by the second wave of floods.
Wed Dec 11 2024
India questions Musk's Starlink for more clues in $4.2 bil drug smuggling case
Police seized more than 6,000 kg of meth in late November in a Myanmar boat carrying sacks of suspected contraband, and found Starlink Mini internet device had been used.
Mon Dec 09 2024
Philippines, China trade accusations on new South China Sea confrontation
Chinese coast guard vessels fired water cannons and side-swiped a Manila fisheries bureau boat on the way to deliver supplies to Filipino fishermen in the area.
Wed Dec 04 2024
Four bodies recovered from capsized tourist boat off Egypt's Red Sea coast
The boat, the Sea Story, capsized on Monday near the Sataya Reef while carrying 31 tourists and 13 crew on a multi-day diving trip.
Wed Nov 27 2024
78 drown after boat capsizes in Congo's Lake Kivu, provincial governor says
The boat capsized around 700 metres from port and the causes of the accident are being investigated, the governor said in a statement.
Fri Oct 04 2024
Vietnam fishing boat attacked near contested South China Sea islands, media reports
Vietnamese fishermen injured after foreign vessel attacked their boat near disputed Paracel Islands claimed by China and Vietnam.
Tue Oct 01 2024
Four bodies retrieved from Mike Lynch's sunken yacht in Sicily
The bodies were brought ashore on rescue boats and taken to nearby hospitals for formal identification.
Thu Aug 22 2024
Mike Lynch and daughter among six missing after yacht sinks; divers struggle to enter wreck
The boat was lying at a depth of 49 metres (160 feet), giving divers only 8-10 minutes at the wreck site before they had to resurface.
Wed Aug 21 2024
British entrepreneur Mike Lynch among missing after luxury yacht sinks off Sicily
Fifteen people escaped before it went down, including Mike Lynch's wife, Angela Bacares, who owned the boat, and a one-year-old girl.
Tue Aug 20 2024
Tragic boat engine explosion in southern Nigeria kills at least 20, raises regulatory concerns
The boat was carrying traders taking goods to coastal communities, Bayelsa police spokesperson Musa Muhammed said.
Fri Aug 09 2024
MMEA foils attempt to smuggle 46 barrels of subsidised petrol to the Philippines
MMEA seized 46 barrels of subsidised petrol, amounting to 1,150 litres, left on a boat in the waters of Pulai Berhala in Sandakan.
Wed Jun 26 2024
Over 70 Rohingya dead or missing after boat capsizes off Indonesia's Aceh
The UNHCR said if the death toll was confirmed, it would be the biggest loss of life so far this year.
Fri Mar 22 2024
Investigators cautious of jet fuel still aboard wrecked South Korean plane
The investigation is being slowed by a large amount of fuel and oxygen still on board, according to an air crash investigation official.
Fri Jan 31 2025
Malaysia's official reserve assets at US$116.22 bil as at end-December 2024 - BNM
According to Bank Negara Malaysia, projected foreign currency inflows amount to US$2.49 billion in the next 12 months.
Fri Jan 31 2025
Investigators seek to salvage aircraft after deadly Washington crash
Divers aim to "salvage the aircraft" and find additional components on Friday, Washington's fire department said.
Fri Jan 31 2025
PM calls on people to prioritise national interest
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says Malaysia should also serve as a model for strong racial unity.
Fri Jan 31 2025
Trump repeats tariffs threat to dissuade BRICS nations from replacing US dollar
Trump warns BRICS member countries from replacing the US dollar as a reserve currency by repeating a 100%-tariffs threat.
Fri Jan 31 2025
UN chief demands evacuation of 2,500 Gaza children at 'imminent risk' of death
The doctors said they are advocating for a centralised process for medical evacuations with clear guidelines.
Fri Jan 31 2025
US looking into whether DeepSeek used restricted AI chips, source says
Current restrictions on Nvidia artificial intelligence processors are meant to stop its most sophisticated chips from reaching China.
Fri Jan 31 2025
Number of evacuees continues to rise in flood-hit Sabah, Sarawak
In Sarawak, the number of evacuees rose to 9,398 from 2,725 families this morning.
Fri Jan 31 2025
Investigators find black boxes after deadly Washington plane crash, continue search for answers
Investigators recovered the so-called black boxes from the American Airlines Bombardier jet carrying 60 passengers and four crew members.
Fri Jan 31 2025
Malaysia among nine nations to meet in The Hague over alleged Israeli law violations
Nations expected to plan "coordinated legal, economic, and diplomatic actions" to hold Israel accountable for violating international law.
Fri Jan 31 2025