Ferry cancellations on Langkawi-Kuala Kedah route due to high waves
Captain Dr Baharin Baharom said the cancellations affected five ferries from Langkawi to Kuala Kedah, impacting 2,013 passengers.
Wed Sep 18 2024
South Koreans still seek answers 10 years after Sewol ferry disaster
Memorials were held throughout the country including at the port of Mokpo in the south where the wreckage of the Sewol is on display.
Tue Apr 16 2024
Free ferry, feeder bus rides for Thaipusam in Penang
Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook said the free rides would be available from midnight on Jan 24 and until 2 am on Jan 26.
Tue Jan 16 2024
New Penang ferry fares come into effect from tomorrow
PPSB said individuals or pedestrians aged 12 and below will have a RM1 fare, while adult passengers or those above 12 will be charged RM2.
Wed Sep 06 2023
New Penang ferry service operational from today
Penang caretaker Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said ferry commuters will enjoy free shuttle service from today until Sept 7.
Mon Aug 07 2023
At least 15 killed, 19 missing in ferry sinking in Indonesia
Of 40 passengers on board, 19 were still missing, while six survived, the agency said in a statement.
Mon Jul 24 2023
Aidilfitri: Labuan ferry tickets to Sabah mainland sold out
The demand for ferry trips from Labuan to Menumbok and vice-versa has soared despite the additional trips offered by ferry operators.
Thu Apr 13 2023
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
MMEA rescues 511 passengers after ferry runs aground at Kuala Kedah
The ferry from Langkawi Island to Kuala Kedah was stuck in a mud bank some 0.8 nautical miles from the estuary.
Fri Feb 24 2023
Warning of strong winds, rough seas in several states until Jan 25
According to MetMalaysia, the situation is dangerous to all shipping and coastal activities, including fishing and ferry services.
Fri Jan 20 2023
133 passengers rescued after ferry runs aground in Kuala Kedah
The 'Starcity Express 6' ferry had run aground at 0.5 nautical miles from the Kuala Kedah estuary.
Fri Oct 28 2022
Stranded ferry with over 500 people onboard safely towed to Kuala Kedah passenger ferry jetty
The ferry carrying over 500 passengers and crew members that was stranded at around 3 pm while on its way to Langkawi from Kuala Kedah has been safely towed to the Kuala Kedah Ferry Jetty last night.
Sun Oct 23 2022
Stricter immigration checks at Labuan ferry terminals - Hamzah
The Immigration Department has been directed to enforce stricter control at the two Labuan ferry terminals, especially for non-Sabahan travellers bound for the Sabah mainland.
Sat Sep 10 2022
New passenger jetty to be built to Langkawi
The MOT plans to build a new jetty for passenger ferry operations to Langkawi as a long-term solution to the sedimentation problems that often occur at the Kuala Kedah and Kuala Perlis jetties.
Sat Sep 10 2022
100 buses ferrying 4,000 JDT fans head to KL for FA Cup final
One hundred buses carrying some 4,000 JDT supporters from all over Johor left for the Bukit Jalil National Stadium in Kuala Lumpur for the FA Cup final tonight.
Sat Sep 10 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