JBPM launches mountain cave search and rescue team
The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) today launched the Mountain Cave Search and Rescue (MOCSAR) team to enhance its readiness to face emergency situations at the Mulu National Park here.
Sun Jul 12 2020
Australian engineer reveals reasons behind his disappearance in Mulu
Gaskell confessed that he had not obtained permission to be on that trail, registered for the Mount Mulu guide trip or had a guide to show him the way.
Wed Nov 02 2016
Malaysia rescuers scour jungle for missing Aussie hiker
An Australian hiker missing for more than a week in remote Malaysian jungle is at the centre of a major search, rescuers said Friday.
Fri Oct 28 2016
Sarawak Forest Dept, researchers come across rare wild cat species
Sapuan said the species had only been recorded in the Mulu National Park, Lanjak Entimau Wildlife Sanctuary, Pulong Tau and Anap Muput National Parks, all in the state.
Mon Jan 25 2016
Taman Negara lined-up as Unesco World Heritage Site
The government has applied to make Taman Negara as a Unesco World Heritage Site, the third after Mulu National Park and Kinabalu Park.
Thu Oct 30 2014
Former special forces commander Prabowo to take up Indonesian presidency
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto will take over as president of the world's third-largest democracy after sweeping the country's election with policies like free meals for school children
Sat Oct 19 2024
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Trump says he would impose tariffs on China if China went into Taiwan
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would impose additional tariffs on China if China were to "go into Taiwan,"
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024