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
More than 150 rescuers have been working for days to rescue Mark Dickey from the country's third deepest cave.
Mon Sep 11 2023
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
The severe-level continuous heavy rain is expected to occur over Rompin in Pahang and Mersing in Johor.
Thu Nov 10 2022
Continuous rain warning for Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang, Johor
MetMalaysia said continuous rain is expected to occur over Kuantan, Pekan and Rompin in Pahang as well as Mersing in Johor.
Sun Nov 06 2022
DAP's Fatin Zulaikha to contest in Mersing, Chin Tong in Iskandar Puteri
Fatin Zulaikha Zaidi of DAP will be contesting in Mersing while Johor DAP chairman Liew Chin Tong will stand in Iskandar Puteri in the GE15.
Sun Oct 30 2022
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
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