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Ferry cancellations on Langkawi-Kuala Kedah route due to high waves

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
Squid jiggling also a traditional activity in Kedah just like in East Coast states

Squid jiggling also a traditional activity in Kedah just like in East Coast states

Kuala Kedah in Alor Setar and Kuala Sala, come alive with squid jiggling activities that bring about a carnival like atmosphere.
Sun Feb 26 2023
MMEA rescues 511 passengers after ferry runs aground at Kuala Kedah

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
133 passengers rescued after ferry runs aground in Kuala Kedah

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

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
New passenger jetty to be built to Langkawi

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
Hundreds of houses in Kuala Kedah hit by flash floods

Hundreds of houses in Kuala Kedah hit by flash floods

About 300 houses in Kampung Cina and the surrounding area in Kuala Kedah were affected by flash floods due to high tide and heavy rain at about 12 noon today.
Mon May 16 2022
MMEA petty officer pleads not guity to 32 counts of accepting bribes

MMEA petty officer pleads not guity to 32 counts of accepting bribes

The MMEA staff member pleaded not guilty in the Session's Court here on 32 counts of receiving bribes totalling RM26,200 from 2018 to 2019.
Mon Dec 06 2021
Worst high tide phenomenon for Kuala Kedah residents, but not alarming

Worst high tide phenomenon for Kuala Kedah residents, but not alarming

The high tide phenomenon that hit several areas in the state, especially in Kuala Kedah, last night was described by residents as one of the worst compared to previous tidal occurrences.
Sat Nov 06 2021
Kuala Kedah-Langkawi ferry service to resume from Sept 23

Kuala Kedah-Langkawi ferry service to resume from Sept 23

The ferry service from the Kuala Kedah Ferry Terminal to Langkawi will resume operations on Sept 23.
Sat Sep 18 2021
Kuala Kedah ferry service halted due to EMCO

Kuala Kedah ferry service halted due to EMCO

The ferry service from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi will be suspended for two weeks following the implementation of EMCO tomorrow.
Sun Sep 05 2021
EMCO at two zones in Kedah, one in Sabah starting Monday

EMCO at two zones in Kedah, one in Sabah starting Monday

The EMCO will be enforced in two zones in Kedah and one locality in Sabah from Sept 6 to 19, following risk and COVID-19 infection trend assessment of the areas.
Sat Sep 04 2021
MMEA foils attempt to smuggle one tonne of ketum leaves

MMEA foils attempt to smuggle one tonne of ketum leaves

The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) Kuala Kedah Maritime Zone foiled an attempt to smuggle out about a tonne of ketum leaves in the waters of Kuala Kerpan, Jerlun, last Friday (July 9).
Sun Jul 11 2021
Ferry engine room catches fire, 305 passengers safe

Ferry engine room catches fire, 305 passengers safe

A total of 305 ferry passengers on the way to Langkawi from Kuala Kedah faced anxious moments when the vessel's engine room caught fire at 4 pm today.
Tue May 11 2021
Three fishermen rescued after boat capsizes at Pantai Sanglang waters

Three fishermen rescued after boat capsizes at Pantai Sanglang waters

The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) received a report on the incident at about 7.18 am and mobilised a search and rescue mission with the help of local fishing boats.
Mon May 03 2021
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

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

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 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 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

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 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

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

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

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

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