Cable car worker in Langkawi falls about 50 metres during maintenance work
The man fell to the ground while performing cable car maintenance work in Langkawi today.
Thu Oct 03 2024
Vehicle swept away, other cars, shops damaged by water surge in Langkawi
Police said continuous heavy rain and strong winds caused the phenomenon leading to an overflow into the Langkawi Cable Car parking area.
Fri Aug 23 2024
Pakistan cable car ordeal ends with all on board, mostly children, rescued
The high-risk operation completed at night after the cable car snagged early in the morning, leaving it hanging precariously all day.
Wed Aug 23 2023
Cable-car collision kills two in India, leaves almost 50 trapped mid-air
The cars collided when one of them became partly dislodged from its cable, leaving both immobilised.
Tue Apr 12 2022
Italian cable car crash kills 14 people, child seriously hurt
The cable car was travelling up the mountain when the cabin plummeted some 20 metres to the ground and rolled down the steep slope.
Mon May 24 2021
At least eight dead in Italian cable car accident
At least eight people have died and two are seriously injured after a cable car connecting Italy's Maggiore lake with a mountain close by plunged on Sunday, the national alpine rescue service said.
Sun May 23 2021
Up to 100 passengers trapped in Cologne's cable car mishap
It is not yet known what caused the car to derail, but there was strong wind at the time of the accident.
Mon Jul 31 2017
Seven die in cable car crash in Indian Kashmir, 150 rescued
About 150 people were stranded in other cable cars on the mountain in Gulmarg in high winds, but were later rescued.
Sun Jun 25 2017
Penang government urged to apply for cable car project
Tourism and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz says the ministry had no problems supporting the move as it could encourage the growth of the tourism sector in Penang.
Wed Mar 22 2017
No snapped cable car incident in Genting Highlands - APM
The department had verified the matter with the management of the Genting Highlands Resort and was informed that the cable car service was functioning well.
Sat Dec 24 2016
Penang Sky Cab: Lim Guan Eng surprised proposal rejected
Lim Guan Eng said he was surprised by the Transport Ministrys decision to reject the proposal to implement a cable car project known as Penang Sky Cab.
Tue May 31 2016
Discussion to build cable car at Batu Caves temple will continue - Subramaniam
The government will continue to consult with relevant parties to establish transport facilities in Batu Caves which was postponed earlier.
Sun Jan 24 2016
MPS: Batu Caves unfit to house cable car
The hilltop Sri Subramaniar Temple in Batu Caves which was supposed to be home for a cable car line, was found to be unfit to support the long awaited project.
Mon Jan 13 2014
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024