Lewotobi volcano eruption: Malaysian Embassy working to evacuate 83 stranded Malaysians
The number of those stranded, the majority of whom are tourists, is expected to increase following the cancellation of flights.
Wed Nov 13 2024
Flights cancelled to and from Indonesia's Bali due to volcanic ash
Further eruptions of the volcano spewing ash clouds as high as 10 km, forces thousands to evacuate.
Wed Nov 13 2024
RMAF denies sound of explosion, tremors felt in Ipoh caused by sonic boom
RMAF says there were no RMAF fighter aircraft flights, nor foreign aircraft that were said to have invaded the country's airspace.
Tue Oct 22 2024
ASEAN leaders share unexpected in-flight diplomacy ahead of Laos Summit
The lack of direct flights from many ASEAN capitals led to an impromptu gathering of regional heavyweights on the same plane to Vientiane.
Mon Oct 07 2024
Taiwan girds for weakening Typhoon Krathon, shuts down for second day
The island shut down for a second day with hundreds of flights grounded and financial markets closed.
Thu Oct 03 2024
Japan airport shut after likely WW2-era bomb explodes near runway, 87 flights cancelled
Miyazaki Airport shut its runway after the explosion caused a crater, deep in the middle of the taxiway next to the runway.
Wed Oct 02 2024
Airlines scramble to divert flights after Iran missile attack
Snapshot of traffic in the region showed flights spreading in wide arcs to the north and south, with many converging on Cairo and Istanbul.
Wed Oct 02 2024
AirAsia to add 2,000 weekly flights, 150,000 seats across 40 key routes by year-end
AirAsia is expanding its domestic connectivity across Malaysia with the addition of 2,000 weekly flights across 40 key routes by year-end.
Mon Sep 23 2024
Typhoon Bebinca lands in Shanghai, strongest storm to hit city since 1949
Hundreds of flights have been cancelled from the city's two airports and Shanghai railway station has suspended some rail services.
Mon Sep 16 2024
Israeli labour strike to push for Gaza hostage deal disrupts flights and buses
The return of the hostages, triggered deep shock in Israel, prompting at least half a million people to take to the streets.
Mon Sep 02 2024
Another MAS plane turned back this morning
This is the latest incident involving MAS flights being forced to turn back or be diverted in less than a month.
Mon Sep 02 2024
Beirut airport cancels flights amid fears of Israeli attack
Some flights at Beirut airport have been cancelled or delayed, with Lebanon's MEA saying disruptions were related to insurance risks.
Mon Jul 29 2024
FACTBOX - Global tech outage delays flights and disrupts services around the world
Here's a list of disruptions that have been reported.
Fri Jul 19 2024
SIA flights not impacted, Scoot experiencing delays due to global IT outage
SIA said customers who wish to make new flight booking or amend existing flight bookings are advised to do so via SIA website or mobile app.
Fri Jul 19 2024
Global cyber outage grounds flights, hits media, financial, telecoms
Crowdstrike said it was aware of reports of crashes on Microsoft's Windows operating system relating to its Falcon sensor.
Fri Jul 19 2024
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