As cyclone nears, Mauritius and Madagascar brace for floods, storm surge
Mauritius grounded flights and shut its stock exchange as tropical cyclone Freddy approached the island in the Indian Ocean, while emergency teams braced for heavy rains, floods and landslides.
Tue Feb 21 2023
Dying mother dolphin struggles to save baby in Mauritius lagoon after oil spill
Environmentalists are demanding an investigation into the deaths of dozens of dolphins following an oil spill.
Sat Aug 29 2020
17 dead dolphins wash up on Mauritius beach near oil spill site
A month after an oil spill from a Japanese ship that ran aground is causing a major ecological disaster in Mauritius.
Thu Aug 27 2020
Stricken ship behind oil spill sunk off Mauritius
Greenpeace opposed the plan, warning last week that sinking the vessel would "risk biodiversity and contaminate the ocean.
Tue Aug 25 2020
'Massive poisonous shock': Scientists fear lasting impact from Mauritius oil spill
As the Indian Ocean island's residents scramble to mop up the oil slicks and clumps, they are seeing dead eels and fish floating in the water, as fuel-soaked seabirds limp onto shore.
Fri Aug 14 2020
FIFA ranking: Malaysia drop one place to 158th
According to the FIFA's official website www.fifa.com, the Harimau Malaya squad's fall was due to a three-rung climb by Mauritius to 157th place.
Thu May 04 2017
Debris from Mauritius confirmed MH370's - Liow
The aircraft debris found in Mauritius last May has been confirmed to be from missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370.
Fri Oct 07 2016
Four pieces of debris almost certainly from MH370 - Liow Tiong Lai
The test results on four pieces of debris that could belong to the missing Malaysia Airlines plane, Flight MH370, are expected to be known in less than three months.
Sun Sep 18 2016
MH370: 22 pieces of debris found so far
Twenty-two pieces of debris have been found so far along South Africa, Mozambique, Mauritius and Tanzania, but only two confirmed.
Fri Sep 16 2016
More debris found with possible MH370 link: Australia
Three new pieces of debris have been found in Mauritius and in Mozambique that could be linked to missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, Australia's transport minister said Thursday.
Thu May 26 2016
'Almost certainly' means it's 90 percent MH370, says DCA
There is a 90 percent possibility that the two plane debris found in South Africa and Mauritius came from the missing MH370, DCA says.
Sat May 14 2016
DCA yet to confirm debris found on Mauritian Island belongs to MH370
DCA said that a piece of debris that was found on the Mauritian Island of Rodrigues is currently being transported to the CAA of Mauritius.
Mon Apr 04 2016
MH370: DCA to send experts upon confirmation from Mauritius on new debris found
DCA is waiting for Mauritius for confirmation before it can send experts to the actual location of the new debris found, suspected to be from MH370.
Mon Apr 04 2016
Another debris, possibly from MH370 found near Mauritius
A piece of debris believed to be from the missing Malaysian Airlines MH370 which went missing more than two years ago over the Indian Ocean, was found in the island of Mauritius.
Sun Apr 03 2016
Emergency on Air France flight a 'false alarm,' CEO says
A suspicious device found on an Air France flight from Mauritius to Paris that prompted an emergency landing was harmless and caused a "false alarm", the airline's chief executive said on Sunday.
Mon Dec 21 2015
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