Fire on Philippine ferry kills 29, including children; 225 rescued
Many passengers were asleep in air-conditioned cabins on the ferry's lower deck, when the fire swept though the inter-island vessel.
Thu Mar 30 2023
A flat bed in economy class? Step on board Air New Zealand...
The airline plans to install bunk-bed-style sleeping pods in its economy class cabins, starting in 2024.
Sat Jul 02 2022
Space balloon company offers first look at luxury cabins
A new entrant in the space tourism market promises customers views of the Earth's curvature from the comfort of a luxury cabin.
Wed Apr 13 2022
From sake bars to yacht cabins, Singaporeans remodel no-frills public flats
Singapore HDB flats, in which 80 pct of Singapore's 5.5 million people live, are typically utilitarian with tight rules governing ownership and resales.
Tue Dec 14 2021
Nearly 3,000 confined to cabins after COVID-19 case on Singapore cruise
The World Dream cruise liner had 1,646 passengers and 1,249 crew members on board who are now required to remain in their stateroom.
Wed Jul 14 2021
All on Singapore cruise ship confined to cabins after suspected COVID-19 case
The passenger was identified as a close contact of a confirmed case on land, and was immediately isolated as part of onboard health protocols.
Wed Jul 14 2021
Escape to a tiny house in the trees overlooking a Norwegian fjord
These small huts suspended six meters above the ground, provide an oasis of calm in a minimalist setting.
Sun Jul 04 2021
Passengers confined to cabins after COVID-19 case on Singapore cruise
According to the cruise director Annie Chang, the passengers and crew will stay onboard in their rooms until contact tracing is complete.
Wed Dec 09 2020
Saudi national carrier says laptop ban on U.S. flights ended
A ban on laptops and other large electronic devices from the cabins of direct flights to the United States from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia has been lifted
Thu Jul 20 2017
U.S. lifts laptop restriction for flights from Abu Dhabi
The United States has lifted a ban on laptops in cabins on flights from Abu Dhabi to the United States, saying Etihad Airways had put in place required tighter security measures.
Mon Jul 03 2017
US lifts laptop restriction for flights from Abu Dhabi
The United States lifted a ban on laptops in cabins on flights from Abu Dhabi to the United States, saying the United Arab Emirates' Etihad Airways had put in place required tighter security measures.
Sun Jul 02 2017
US might ban laptops on all flights into and out of the country
The United States might ban laptops from aircraft cabins on all flights into and out of the country as part of a ramped-up effort to protect against potential security threats, John Kelly said.
Mon May 29 2017
Building in Chow Kit to be turned into homeless shelter
A building in Chow Kit here will be turned into a shelter for the homeless equipped with a health centre.
Thu Jul 10 2014
Sewol Ferry: S. Korean divers struggle to open blocked cabins
Six more bodies were recovered early Sunday, as the confirmed death toll from the disaster now rose to 242.
Sun May 04 2014
Ferry capsize: 'Shouldn't we move?', Evacuation under scrutiny
Multiple survivor testimony highlighted the fact that passengers were repeatedly told to stay in their seats or cabins when the ferry first ran into trouble on Wednesday morning.
Thu Apr 17 2014
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024