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Malaysia will continue to negotiate with Singapore on reopening of border - Saifuddin

Malaysia will continue to negotiate with Singapore on reopening of border - Saifuddin

This included talks on the proposed daily cross-border movement known as the Daily Commuting Arrangement (DCA).
Thu Sep 23 2021
Vaccine went through proper evaluation process, its use will be monitored - Health DG

Vaccine went through proper evaluation process, its use will be monitored - Health DG

Dr Noor Hisham said among the criteria examined by DCA and NPRA are the safety profile of the vaccine, its quality, safety and efficacy.
Sun Feb 21 2021
Light aircraft makes emergency landing on PLUS Highway, no one hurt

Light aircraft makes emergency landing on PLUS Highway, no one hurt

Pilot Dr Yang Kuang Ying, 52, and co-pilot Saleehullah Abdul Majid, 41, managed to land the aircraft on the highway without damaging the aircraft or injuring themselves.
Sun Nov 22 2020
Men claim to witness plane crash in Tanjung Bungah - Police

Men claim to witness plane crash in Tanjung Bungah - Police

Police have confirmed receiving a report from witnesses claiming that he and his friend saw a light aircraft believed to have crashed into the sea near Tanjung Bungah, here today.
Sun Sep 20 2020
MH370: Will conspiracy theories put to rest tomorrow?

MH370: Will conspiracy theories put to rest tomorrow?

DCA director-general Datuk Seri Azharuddin Abdul Rahman said there may be an update on the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 tomorrow.
Thu Feb 08 2018
Thales Thomas Pistre: Keeping Planes Flying and Trains Running

Thales Thomas Pistre: Keeping Planes Flying and Trains Running

Multi billion dollar defence firm French conglomerate Thales has been in Malaysia for over 40 years. During this time, they have been in construction, transportation, defence, training and civilian.
Fri Feb 02 2018
Passenger traffic to grow 9% - MAVCOM

Passenger traffic to grow 9% - MAVCOM

The report notes that passenger traffic for Malaysia is forecasted to grow year-on-year between 7.8 percent and 8.8 percent in 2017.
Tue Aug 15 2017
DCA issues new FOD for foreign pilots flying helicopter in Malaysia

DCA issues new FOD for foreign pilots flying helicopter in Malaysia

The FOD was issued following the safety recommendations made by AAIB Malaysia in its final report on the investigation of the helicopter accident in Batang Lupar in 2016.
Thu Jun 15 2017
Light aircraft crashes on flyover in Johor Bahru, no casualties

Light aircraft crashes on flyover in Johor Bahru, no casualties

Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) director-general Datuk Seri Azharuddin Abdul Rahman says the 10.15 am incident involved a Piper P28 aircraft.
Sun Jun 04 2017
Transport Ministry orders investigation into cause of MAS aircraft's flat tyres

Transport Ministry orders investigation into cause of MAS aircraft's flat tyres

The Transport Ministry has directed the DCA to conduct a careful investigation on the incident of two flat tyres experienced by the Malaysian Airlines Flight MH726 aircraft landing at the KLIA.
Wed May 03 2017
Three years on, MH370 remains a puzzle

Three years on, MH370 remains a puzzle

Three years after the disappearance of Flight MH370, the reasons why the Malaysia Airlines jetliner deviated from its intended route remains a puzzle to the investigation team.
Wed Mar 08 2017
Helicopter makes emergency landing in PD, all aboard safe

Helicopter makes emergency landing in PD, all aboard safe

A private helicopter flying from Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur made an emergency landing here today, but the pilot and five passengers are safe, according to police.
Thu Dec 08 2016
DCA to be known as Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia

DCA to be known as Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia

The DCA is set to be upgraded into a statutory body to be known as the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) through the formulation of the 2016 Civil Aviation Authority Bill.
Tue Nov 22 2016
Power failure at KLIA due to cable disruption - DCA

Power failure at KLIA due to cable disruption - DCA

It was reported that the power failure was due to TNB cable in Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (LTSAAS), Subang between MAS Hanger 1 and Skypark had been disrupted.
Wed Oct 19 2016
DCA bans Samsung Galaxy Note 7 on all flights

DCA bans Samsung Galaxy Note 7 on all flights

The Department of Civil Aviation has disallowed carriage of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 device on all flights.
Tue Oct 18 2016
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

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

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 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 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
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024