MT Orkim Harmony: Eight Indonesian men jailed for robbery
The Sessions Court here today sentenced eight Indonesian men to jail for between 15 and 18 years each and whipping for robbing a ship, MT Orkim Harmony, in waters off Tanjung Sedili in June last year.
Sun Nov 27 2016
MT Orkim hijacking: suspects in M'sian custody
They were extradited from Hanoi, Vietnam and flown to the Senai International Airport early today.
Sun Nov 27 2016
MT Orkim Harmony hijack: Final talks to extradite suspects
The oil tanker, carrying about 5,879 metric tonnes of Ron 95 petrol was heading from Melaka to Kuantan.
Sat Nov 26 2016
MT Orkim Harmony: Eight Indonesian suspects expected to be extradited this year - MMEA
Eight Indonesians suspected of being involved in robbing the tanker MT Orkim Harmony in June last year are expected to be extradited and tried in Malaysia this year.
Sun Oct 16 2016
MT Orkim Harmony: Application for extradition of hijackers approved
Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim said, at present, the government was awaiting decision of its appeal for the case in Vietnam.
Thu Sep 22 2016
Vietnam to extradite Indonesian 'pirates' to Malaysia - Reports
A Vietnamese court agreed to hand over to Malaysia eight Indonesians who were arrested last year on suspicion of hijacking a Malaysian-flagged oil tanker.
Mon Sep 12 2016
MT Orkim Harmony: MMEA to discuss custody of alleged mastermind with indonesian authority
The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) will meet with the Indonesian authority on Sept 17 to discuss the custody of the alleged mastermind behind the MT Orkim Harmony hijacking case.
Tue Sep 01 2015
Orkim Harmony: MMEA still waiting for Vietnam to extradite eight suspects
MMEA senior officers were in Hanoi last week to assist the extradition requirements of all suspects who are now being held in Vietnam.
Mon Jul 20 2015
Orkim Harmony: 13 criminals involved in hijacking - MMEA
Datuk Ahmad Puzi Ab Kahar said five of them had used a tugboat to approach the tanker, while the other eight went up the vessel.
Mon Jun 22 2015
Orkim Harmony: Amirul's return a blessing for family - Father
"I cannot say anything...so grateful to Allah," said Zabarudin Zakaria, 49, father of MT Orkim Harmony crew member, Amirul Azim Zabarudin, 21.
Sun Jun 21 2015
Orkim Harmony: MMEA begins process to extradite suspected
MMEA begins extradition process of the eight suspected hijackerks of MT Orkim Harmony from Vietnam.
Sun Jun 21 2015
Orkim Harmony: "Thank God, we are safe" - Oil Tanker Crewman
"Thank God, we have been freed. I am happy to have survived the ordeal," said Muhammad Aiman Shafiz Marzuki, 19, one of the crew members of Malaysian-registered MT Orkim Harmony.
Sat Jun 20 2015
Welcome home MT Orkim Harmony
Oil tanker MT Orkim Harmony arrived safely at the Kuantan Port in Tanjung Gelang about 7am on June 20, 2015.
Sat Jun 20 2015
Indonesian crewman shot trying to stop pirate from entering ship
An Indonesian crew of the tanker MT Orkim Harmony was shot because he tried to fight a pirate on June 11, said Indonesian Deputy Ambassador to Malaysia, Hermono.
Sat Jun 20 2015
Hard to detect small boats, Navy chief explains how hijackers got away
Royal Malaysian Navy chief Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Jaafar said the small boat used by hijackers of MT Orkim Harmony to escape was difficult to detect by the navy vessels.
Sat Jun 20 2015
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024