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Two children killed in 'ferocious' knife attack, UK police say

Two children killed in 'ferocious' knife attack, UK police say

Nine other children were wounded, six of them critically, and two adults were in a critical condition.
Tue Jul 30 2024
US caver rescued after days-long climb from 1,000 metres deep in Turkish cave

US caver rescued after days-long climb from 1,000 metres deep in Turkish cave

Mark Dickey was removed from the last exit of the cave, Turkey's TUMAF caving federation said.
Tue Sep 12 2023
US caver who became trapped 1,000 metres deep in Turkey is moved halfway to surface

US caver who became trapped 1,000 metres deep in Turkey is moved halfway to surface

More than 150 rescuers have been working for days to rescue Mark Dickey from the country's third deepest cave.
Mon Sep 11 2023
Madonna more determined to help others' after recent hospital stay

Madonna more determined to help others' after recent hospital stay

The US hitmaker urged her fans to donate to a charity, which helps orphaned children in the African country Malawi.
Thu Aug 17 2023
Defying odds: A story of survival under Turkey's earthquake rubble

Defying odds: A story of survival under Turkey's earthquake rubble

Huseyin Berber had a single bottle of water, and when that ran out, drank his own urine.
Thu Feb 16 2023
SAR operation uses drones to help locate missing IPTS student in Pulau Mawar

SAR operation uses drones to help locate missing IPTS student in Pulau Mawar

Drones are being used in the SAR operation to locate an IPTS student, who went hiking in Pulau Mawar, Mersing, and has been missing since Wednesday.
Mon Feb 06 2023
Superbikers narrowly escape flood waters in Mersing

Superbikers narrowly escape flood waters in Mersing

A high-powered motorcycle convoy faced anxious moments when they were almost swept away by strong currents while riding through the floods near Kampung Jemari, Mersing.
Wed Jan 25 2023
Johor: Mersing latest district to be hit, number of flood victims rises to 2,912

Johor: Mersing latest district to be hit, number of flood victims rises to 2,912

The number of flood victims in Johor continued to rise to 2,912 people as of midnight in contrast with 1,703 people recorded at 8 pm with Mersing being the latest district to be affected.
Tue Jan 24 2023
Floods: 422 evacuated in Johor

Floods: 422 evacuated in Johor

MetMalaysia has issued a danger-level continuous heavy rain warning in Kluang, Mersing, Kota Tinggi, Kulai, and Johor Bahru districts.
Tue Jan 24 2023
Brothers killed in Kluang crash laid to rest

Brothers killed in Kluang crash laid to rest

The remains of two siblings who were killed in an accident at Jalan Batu Pahat-Mersing, Kahang, yesterday, were laid to rest at the Kampung Melayu Muslim Cemetery, Layang-Layang this morning.
Mon Jan 23 2023
Five killed in road crash at Batu 13, Kahang, Johor

Five killed in road crash at Batu 13, Kahang, Johor

Five people including two children were killed while six others were injured in a crash at Batu 13, Kahang, Jalan Kluang-Mersing yesterday.
Sun Jan 22 2023
Floods expected to hit Sungai Melikai, Mersing tomorrow - JPS

Floods expected to hit Sungai Melikai, Mersing tomorrow - JPS

The warning is issued to enable residents, especially in areas that are expected to be hit by floods, to be alert.
Tue Dec 20 2022
Mechanic killed after hearse plunges into ravine

Mechanic killed after hearse plunges into ravine

A mechanic was killed after the hearse van he was driving plunged into a seven-metre-deep ravine at Jalan Jemaluang-Mersing today.
Wed Nov 30 2022
Couple die, daughter hurt in crash while on the way to the polls

Couple die, daughter hurt in crash while on the way to the polls

The car heading to JB was cornering a bend before it skidded to the opposite direction and collided head-on with the Toyota Hilux.
Sat Nov 19 2022
MetMalaysia issues continuous heavy rain warning for Pahang, Johor, Kelantan, Terengganu

MetMalaysia issues continuous heavy rain warning for Pahang, Johor, Kelantan, Terengganu

The severe-level continuous heavy rain is expected to occur over Rompin in Pahang and Mersing in Johor.
Thu Nov 10 2022
Ringgit opens lower as greenback gains ground

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

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

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

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
Why India's toxic farm fire counting method is disputed

Why India's toxic farm fire counting method is disputed

Here's how India counts farm fires - a major contributor to severe pollution in the north - and why its method is being questioned.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Divisions on curbing plastic waste persist as UN treaty talks begin

Divisions on curbing plastic waste persist as UN treaty talks begin

South Korea is hosting the fifth and ostensibly final UN Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) meeting this week.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Transport Ministry to study proposal for senior citizen licence renewal assessments - Loke

Transport Ministry to study proposal for senior citizen licence renewal assessments - Loke

The Transport Ministry will review a proposal requiring senior citizens aged 65 and above to undergo competency and health assessments before renewing their Malaysian Driving Licence.
Mon Nov 25 2024
PM encourages South Korean investors to explore opportunities in Malaysia

PM encourages South Korean investors to explore opportunities in Malaysia

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has welcomed investors from South Korea to explore the various opportunities available in Malaysia.
Mon Nov 25 2024
South Korea prosecutors seek 5-year jail term for Samsung Elec chief in appeals case

South Korea prosecutors seek 5-year jail term for Samsung Elec chief in appeals case

Prosecutors allege Jay Y. Lee prioritised personal gain as Samsung's de-facto leader during the merger, harming shareholders and investors.
Mon Nov 25 2024
[COLUMNIST] Vaping: Behind the smokescreen of smoking cessation and healthier alternative

[COLUMNIST] Vaping: Behind the smokescreen of smoking cessation and healthier alternative

The existence of e-cigarettes seems to have merely shifted users from one addiction to another from traditional cigarettes to e-cigarettes.
Mon Nov 25 2024