Trash balloons sent by North Korea cause regular disruptions at Seoul's airports
North Korea has launched more than 5,500 balloons with bags of trash attached to them since late May.
Wed Sep 25 2024
Incheon airport briefly shuts down runways because of North Korea trash balloons
One balloon landed on the tarmac near passenger Terminal 2 and the three runways at Incheon were temporarily shut down.
Wed Jun 26 2024
Korean Air jet evacuated before takeoff after bullets found on board
The 9 millimetre bullets were found by a passenger shortly before the jet was to take off with 218 passengers and 12 crew members on board.
Fri Mar 10 2023
Chinese escapee from quarantine facility nabbed in Seoul
Police said they caught the 41-year-old man hiding in a Seoul hotel.
Thu Jan 05 2023
South Korea seeks Chinese national missing from COVID quarantine
The person tested positive after arriving and was transferred to a hotel to await admission to quarantine, but then went missing.
Wed Jan 04 2023
AirAsia recommences service to/from South Korea, India
AirAsia X (AAX) today welcomed flight D7 505 from Incheon International Airport, Seoul to KL International Airport 2 (klia2), recommencing its weekly services after a two-year halt.
Thu Apr 21 2022
Nearly 100 passengers boarded on the Jin Air flight to nowhere - Kota Kinabalu
Sabah has been selected as the fourth international destination after Hong Kong, Osaka and Okinawa.
Mon Aug 02 2021
MASkargo delivers COVID-19 test kits in first charter flight of the year
MASkargo recently delivered its first charter flight for the year, transporting about 20 tonnes of COVID-19 test kits from Seoul to Jakarta.
Mon Jan 11 2021
What if our smartphone screens could produce solar energy?
The method opens an interesting perspective in the deployment of solar energy.
Sat Jan 09 2021
Virus fight still dogged by cluster infections ahead of further school reopenings
South Korea continued to report more virus cases linked to religious gatherings in greater Seoul on Friday ahead of further school reopenings next week.
Fri Jun 05 2020
Eight killed after fishing boat capsizes in South Korea
The boat was carrying 22 passengers and crew when the collision occurred in waters near Incheon.
Sun Dec 03 2017
Airports across Asia dominate top 10 airports list
Travellers around the world have weighed in on their favorite airports around the world and given top marks to a trio of hubs in Asia.
Wed Oct 19 2016
'Why am I barred from leaving the country?' - Hishamuddin Rais
The Immigration Department had stopped him from boarding the Malaysia Airlines (MH 0066) which was heading towards Incheon, South of Korea.
Fri Dec 04 2015
Najib conveys condolences to paralympian's family
Mohammad Azlan Mat Lazim, a three-time gold medalist at the 2014 Asian Para Games in Incheon, South Korea was killed in a road crash in Serdang Raya today.
Sat Jan 24 2015
Paralympian Mohammad Azlan dies in road accident
The three-time gold medalist at the 2014 Asian Para Games in Incheon, South Korea was killed in a road accident in Serdang Raya Saturday.
Sat Jan 24 2015
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
Minimum wage to increase to RM1,700 effective Feb 1, 2025
The Progressive Wage Policy would be fully enforced next year with an allocation of RM200 million, benefiting 50,000 workers.
Fri Oct 18 2024