Malaysian military contractor sentenced to 15 years in US jail for bribery
Leonard Francis sentenced to 180 months in prison and ordered to pay US$20 million in restitution to the Navy and a US$150,000 fine.
Wed Nov 06 2024
RMN cadet officer Soosaimanicckam died due to heat stroke - Medical expert
Heat stroke can happen during exercise like running, but it varies based on the individual's fitness level, says Dr. Nik Mohd Noor.
Tue Sep 03 2024
High Court rules navy cadet’s death a homicide, reverses Coroner's verdict
J. Soosaimanicckam's death is a direct consequence of RMN officers in charge of cadet training in denying him to seek medical treatment.
Mon Jul 29 2024
Six former UPNM students sentenced to death for Zulfarhan's murder
The Court of Appeal imposed the death sentence on six former students of UPNM for the murder a Navy Cadet Officer seven years ago.
Tue Jul 23 2024
RMN helicopter crash interim report out tomorrow - Communications Minister
The interim report on the crash of two Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) helicopters that killed 10 officers and personnel on April 23 will be released tomorrow.
Wed May 08 2024
Helicopter tragedy: Sivasutan remains cremated
14 Navy personnel from the Lumut Base made up the funeral guard of honour as a final tribute to the late Lieutenant T. Sivasutan.
Thu Apr 25 2024
RMN’s 90th anniversary celebration cancelled, replaced with tahlil, prayer session
All events in conjunction with 90th Anniversary of RMN celebration parade scheduled to start this Saturday have been cancelled.
Tue Apr 23 2024
Chronology of helicopter crashes in Malaysia since 2015
The crash involving two helicopters at the Royal Malaysian Navy base in Lumut today is the eighth of such incident in the past nine years.
Tue Apr 23 2024
Police confirm all bodies recovered from helicopters’ crash
According to Perak police, all the bodies have been sent to the Lumut RMN Military Hospital to be identified.
Tue Apr 23 2024
Refrain from circulating clips of Navy helicopters' crash, Fahmi advises
Fahmi Fadzil advises media practitioners and the public against circulating video clips of the two Royal Malaysian Navy helicopters' crash.
Tue Apr 23 2024
Iranian military says it is ready to deal with any Israeli attack
Iran's navy commander said also that it was escorting Iranian commercial vessels to the Red Sea.
Wed Apr 17 2024
India to prosecute 35 pirates who hijacked ship off Somalia, navy official says
The captured pirates are due to arrive in India on Saturday and will be handed over to the law enforcement agencies, the official said.
Wed Mar 20 2024
Chinese navy's presence in South China Sea is 'worrisome', says Philippine president
Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said the navy vessels will not deter the Philippines from defending its maritime territory and protecting fishermen.
Wed Feb 28 2024
Australia wants navy boats with lots of weapons, but no crew. Will they run afoul of international law?
The advantages are that vessels can operate for longer, with more stealth, and allow military personnel to avoid hostile environments.
Wed Feb 21 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Sailing into security: Malaysia's maritime shield strengthened](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/41705297727_TBGADINGMARINEj.jpg "[COLUMNIST] Sailing into security: Malaysia's maritime shield strengthened")
[COLUMNIST] Sailing into security: Malaysia's maritime shield strengthened
The RMN's enhancement of its fast interceptor fleet is a decisive step towards maintaining sovereignty and securing maritime borders.
Fri Jan 19 2024
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