Sarawak MACC detains 'Kawan Mas' express boat operator
The arrest was the outcome of MACC intelligence unit's probe following the sinking of the boat.
Wed Apr 30 2014
Belaga search and rescue op halted
The search and rescue of a victim, feared trapped in an express boat which sank at Giam Bungan, Belaga on May 28, and efforts to float the vessel was halted today.
Thu Jun 20 2013
Boat tragedy: Remains of man found in Rajang river sent for DNA test
The body of a man found floating in the Rajang river on Monday near the longhouse Rh.Lat, is believed to belong to one of the two missing passengers.
Tue Jun 18 2013
"Kawan Mas" express boat located 350 meters away from Giam Bungan
The "Kawan Mas" express boat has been located about 350 meters away from the Giam Bungan where it sunk on May 28.
Sun Jun 16 2013
Federal, state governments to assist rescue team
The Federal Government and the state government will bring an express boat which capsized in the Rajang River last Tuesday, afloat.
Sun Jun 02 2013
Updated: Heart-wrenching pics from Belaga express boat tragedy
An express boat packed with 100 passengers returning home for the Gawai Dayak Festival sank at the Jeram Tukok/Jeram Bungan on Tuesday.
Fri May 31 2013
Capsized boat: Efforts to salvage vessel in vain
A search and rescue operation which was mounted after an express boat sank at Giam Bungan, Rajang River on Tuesday failed to raise the boat.
Thu May 30 2013
Najib orders detailed probe on express boat tragedy
Datuk Seri Najib Razak has ordered the relevant authorities to carry out an investigation to determine the cause of the express boat tragedy.
Thu May 30 2013
Two on missing list are alive and well, says family member
Two men listed among those still missing after an express boat capsized in the Rajang River are actually alive and back at their longhouse.
Thu May 30 2013
Belaga express boat accident: one dead, at least 11 still missing
The corpse of a 44-year-old male was found not far from the accident location, while around 11-12 other passengers are still missing.
Thu May 30 2013
'No' to motion to discuss boat tragedy
The Sarawak Legislative Assembly on Wednesday rejected a motion tabled by Chong Chieng Jen (DAP-Kota Sentosa) to discuss the Belaga express boat tragedy.
Wed May 29 2013
Belaga express boat accident: Names of missing passengers revealed
The search and rescue team on the express boat accident in Belaga found 11 more survivors, bringing the total number of survivors to 192.
Wed May 29 2013
Belaga boat incident: 11 missing, 179 rescued
The search and rescue (SAR) operation over the express boat that sank yesterday in the Rajang River near Belaga, has resumed this morning.
Tue May 28 2013
Ill fated express boat believed to be overloaded, says Sarawak police
Police believe the ill fated express boat that sank in the Rajang River near Belaga was overloaded with more than 200 passengers.
Tue May 28 2013
Second Sarawak river boat tragedy since 2010
The boat express service, which is one of the popular mode of transportation in Sarawak, has witnessed another accident today.
Tue May 28 2013
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
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Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
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Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
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Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
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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
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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