Australia wants navy boats with lots of weapons, but no crew. Will they run afoul of international law?
The advantages are that vessels can operate for longer, with more stealth, and allow military personnel to avoid hostile environments.
Wed Feb 21 2024
US, China accuse each other of "bullying" nations
Speaking in Hanoi today, Kamala Harris again charged China with bullying its Southeast Asian neighbours.
Wed Aug 25 2021
28th ASEAN Regional Forum spotlights dialogue, responsibility, cooperation goodwill
The meeting approved 38 activities in such areas as peacekeeping, marine waste, the law of the sea and fisheries, and ferry traffic safety.
Sat Aug 07 2021
South China Sea issue must be resolved peacefully and constructively - PM Muhyiddin
Malaysia is firm with its stand that matters relating to the South China Sea must be resolved peacefully and constructively, Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said today.
Thu Nov 12 2020
A Malaysian geologist in New York
In his first column, the geologist with 30-years experience working with Petronas gives an introduction to the world of geology; beginning with his work at the United Nations with UNCLOS in New York.
Tue Jan 15 2019
TSA: What all Malaysians need to know about the Territorial Sea Act 2012
A brief overview of the Malaysian Territorial Sea Act 2012. Is it unconstitutional, and should it be amended?
Tue Jun 21 2016
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024