Philippines to probe sinking of overloaded boat that killed at least 26
Authorities rescued 40 people after the vessel sank in strong winds, meaning it was carrying many more passengers than it was designed for.
Fri Jul 28 2023
Overloaded boat overturned causing father, son to drown in Kajang
An excessive load of lotus leaves is believed to have caused a boat to capsize, resulting in a father and son drowning at a pond in Taman Cahaya Sungai Chua, Kajang.
Sun Jul 03 2022
Health system overloaded, COVID-19 patients without symptoms are advised to undergo quarantine at home
This is because they may not be immediately taken to the hospital due to the increase in cases that need to be addressed by the MOH.
Mon Dec 28 2020
Sunken South Korean ferry slowly emerges three years after disaster
The ferry, the Sewol, was structurally unsound, overloaded and travelling too fast on a turn when it capsized and sank during a routine voyage off the southwest coast on April 16, 2014.
Thu Mar 23 2017
South Koreans could raise sunken ferry if test of lift goes well
The ferry, the Sewol, was structurally unsound, overloaded and travelling too fast on a turn when it capsized and sank during a routine voyage on April 16, 2014.
Wed Mar 22 2017
Myanmar ferry disaster toll nears 50
The overloaded vessel, whose passengers included scores of teachers and university students, went down early Saturday while it was travelling on the Chindwin River in Sagaing region.
Wed Oct 19 2016
Four dead, dozens feared drowned as Myanmar ferry sinks
Four people are confirmed dead and dozens more are feared to have drowned after an overloaded ferry sank on Myanmar's Chindwin River, local authorities said Sunday.
Sun Oct 16 2016
Five RTD personnel detained in bribery allegations
The suspects were alleged to have accepted bribes of between RM100 and RM300 to release drivers of overloaded lorries detained in the two states since last year.
Thu Sep 22 2016
Overcrowded and Overloaded
From overcrowded vehicles to overloaded supply trucks, we take a look at the best in overloaded transport from around the world.
Fri Aug 21 2015
DC Says: Overloaded
Number three: they are simply incapable of handling a car...
Thu Nov 06 2014
Bangladesh ferry sinks with up to 200 on board
n overloaded ferry sank in rough conditions in central Bangladesh on Monday with up to 200 passengers.
Tue Aug 05 2014
Pakistan truck crash leaves 16 dead, dozens injured
At least 16 people were killed and 49 injured when an overloaded truck crashed into a ravine in Pakistan's central province of Punjab.
Sun Apr 06 2014
Bus in deadly Malaysia crash was overloaded: reports
A bus that plunged into a ravine, killing 37 in Malaysia's worst-ever road accident, was overloaded according to reports.
Thu Aug 22 2013
Bentong MP Tiong Lai requests help of more specialists
MP also advised the public not to speculate that the accident occurred because the bus was overloaded.
Wed Aug 21 2013
Belaga express boat accident: one dead, at least 11 still missing
The corpse of a 44-year-old male was found not far from the accident location, while around 11-12 other passengers are still missing.
Thu May 30 2013
Gunman shot dead, 3 police injured in shooting near Israeli embassy in Jordan
The kingdom has witnessed some of the biggest peaceful rallies across the region as anti-Israel sentiment runs high over the war in Gaza.
Sun Nov 24 2024
23 killed, 45 injured in fresh Israeli airstrikes on eastern Lebanon
Over 3,600 people have been killed by Israeli attacks in Lebanon so far.
Sun Nov 24 2024
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024