Nepal's Sherpas deserve more, says teenager who scaled world's 14 tallest peaks
Sherpas are known for climbing skills that make them the backbone of mountain expeditions.
Sun Oct 20 2024
The Future is Female: Breaking Ice and Boundaries
On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks to national polar explorer, Dr Sharifah Mazlina Syed Abdul Kadir, Chairperson of the NGO, All Women Empowerment To Accelerate. In 2004, Dr Sharifah Mazlina became the first Asian woman to cross the South Pole, solo. Three years later, she reached the North Pole-making her the first Asian woman to reach both the North and South Poles.
Sun Sep 22 2024
James Cameron calls rumour about Titan submersible movie 'offensive'
I'm NOT in talks about an OceanGate film, nor will I ever be, James Cameron said.
Mon Jul 17 2023
Titanic sub operator suspends expeditions after deadly implosion
The company had planned two expeditions to the century-old Titanic ruins, located in a remote corner of the North Atlantic, for June 2024.
Fri Jul 07 2023
History repeats itself: The Titan submersible implosion mirrors past disasters
The Titan disaster is reminiscent of a historic naval tragedy - the very same one the sub was heading towards during its ill-fated dive.
Tue Jun 27 2023
What was the catastrophic implosion of the Titan submersible? An expert explains
A debris field comprising -five different major pieces of debris of various sections of the submersible was found on the sea floor.
Fri Jun 23 2023
Titanic sub destroyed in 'catastrophic implosion,' all five aboard dead
A robotic diving vehicle discovered a debris field from the submersible Titan some 1,600 feet from the bow of the Titanic.
Fri Jun 23 2023
Missing submersible chief's wife is descendent of Titanic victims - NYT report
Wendy Rush is the great-great-granddaughter of Isidor Straus and his wife, two first-class passengers who died when the Titanic sank.
Thu Jun 22 2023
Six Malaysians to embark on London-KL motorcycle expedition this month
The expedition hosted to enliven this years Independence Month celebration will take 66 days crossing 66 cities in 16 countries.
Tue Jun 06 2023
Deepest-ever fish caught and filmed off Japan by scientists
The snailfish, of the Pseudoliparis belyaevi species, are the first to be caught below 8,000 metres, the expedition said.
Tue Apr 04 2023
High-powered motorbike expeditions can promote Malaysia as tourist destination
A high-powered motorcycle expedition will be promoting Malaysia as a unique destination for bike enthusiasts in the region.
Thu Oct 20 2022
Proudest moment for Elanghovan: Waving the Jalur Gemilang on Everest peak
Elango was part of a three-man expedition team that reached the top of Mount Everest.
Mon Aug 29 2022
Six with disabilities among 22 climbers to scale Mount Kinabalu
Six disabled individuals are among 22 climbers who will take part in the Kinabalu OKU Challenge 2022 expedition scheduled at the end of this month.
Fri Aug 12 2022
Couple embarks on 500-km walking expedition to raise environmental awareness
The couple will traverse all the way to Perlis on foot and is scheduled to reach the Kuala Perlis jetty in 22 days.
Thu Jun 09 2022
Gunung Tahan expedition participant dies
A businessman who was part of an expedition to Gunung Tahan died while on his way down from the top of the mountain.
Wed Mar 16 2022
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
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
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 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
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 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
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
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
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
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024