World's largest freestanding cylindrical aquarium bursts in Berlin
The AquaDom is the world's largest free-standing cylindrical aquarium, home to 1,500 tropical fish.
Fri Dec 16 2022
Melaka-Dumai Link: What's at stake for Melaka''s biodiversity?
The development of Melaka should not be carried out at the cost of its biodiversity, says a marine biologist.
Mon Oct 03 2022
Study predicts mass marine life extinction if warming continues
But limiting planetary warming to two degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels will stave off such a catastrophe.
Sun May 01 2022
Public urged to report fish bombing in rivers
Illegal fishing methods that use poison, bombs or electric shocks to haul in large catches would damage the ecosystem of marine life.
Mon Jan 24 2022
'Sea snot' outbreak off Turkish coast poses threat to marine life
Scientists say climate change and pollution have contributed to the proliferation of the organic matter, also known as marine mucilage.
Tue Jun 01 2021
Illegal driftnet use widespread in Indian Ocean, Greenpeace says
Greenpeace has uncovered widespread use of illegal driftnets in the northwest Indian Ocean, which it says are decimating marine life.
Tue Apr 13 2021
Black water in Tanjung Tuan not due to oil spill - Tuan Ibrahim
Tuan Ibrahim said investigations so far showed that the water was not polluted and not harmful to marine life.
Mon Mar 15 2021
Deadliest catch: Thailand's 'ghost' fishing nets help COVID fight
The initiative also comes in the wake of a growing local outcry over the lethal effects of plastic on marine life.
Sun Jan 24 2021
Giant iceberg on course to collide with south Atlantic penguin colony island
Scientists fear that the iceberg, in hitting the island, could crush marine life on the sea floor, including coral, sponges and plankton.
Thu Dec 10 2020
Bum-Bum Island as the first dedicated Macro Dive Site in Malaysia
Other than muddy sediment, the dive site may consist dead corals, house or fish farm wrecks and other man made items that are trapped underwater.
Mon Jun 24 2019
Government revives proposal to build new runway in Pulau Tioman
Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said the government will revive the proposal to build a new runway at Kampung Genting, Pulau Tioman in efforts to place the island on par with other famous resort islands.
Thu Jul 20 2017
Legoland Malaysia to introduce aquarium marine life next year
Legoland Malaysia had allocated RM50 million to realise the first phase of the project which would begin construction work next week.
Sun May 14 2017
Residents fret over proposed Permatang Damar Laut reclamation project
The Permatang Damar Laut area is known as a haven for marine life, especially fishes and cockles, besides being home to thousands of low-income residents.
Sun Jul 03 2016
Experts examine new debris for MH370 clues
Investigators were examining two more pieces of debris for clues to the fate of MAS flight MH370, along with marine life found on two other items which "almost certainly" came from the jet.
Tue Apr 19 2016
El Nino phenomenon affects coral reproduction in Terengganu waters - Expert
The El Nino phenomenon currently affecting the country is expected to have an impact on marine life and the reproduction coral reef in Terengganu waters, according to an expert.
Sun Jan 17 2016
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend
A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
Tue Nov 26 2024
TikTok decision coming soon as Jan. 19 divestment deadline looms
Judges are reviewing TikTok's challenge to a law requiring ByteDance to sell its US assets by Jan. 19 or face a ban.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Lebanese sources: Biden, Macron set to announce Israel-Hezbollah truce
In Washington, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said, "We're close" but "nothing is done until everything is done".
Tue Nov 26 2024
PM meets chaebol tycoon to attract more FDI to Malaysia
Chaebols are prominent figures from South Korea's family-owned conglomerates.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Govt won't allow non-citizen vehicles to enjoy RON95 subsidy - Economy Ministry
The implementation of the RON95 subsidy in 2025 is expected to provide savings of RM3.6 billion to government expenditure.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Ringgit opens lower as greenback gains ground
Dr Mohd Afzanizam says the market responded positively to news of hedge fund manager Scott Bessent heading the US Treasury Department.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Management of low-cost housing, gov't quarters, focus at Dewan Rakyat today
Also among the highlights, UNICEF report on 12.3pct of teenagers in Klang Valley's PPR face mental health issues and suicidal tendencies.
Tue Nov 26 2024
UN Resolution 1701, cornerstone of any Israel-Hezbollah truce
Here are the resolution's main terms, and a note about subsequent violations and tensions.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Record aid worker deaths in 2024 in 'era of impunity', UN says
So far this year there have been 281 aid worker victims, according to the Aid Worker Security database.
Tue Nov 26 2024