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
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024