Divers, helicopters hunt survivors of Mumbai boat accident that killed 13
Of the 114 rescued, 97 were stable, four in critical condition and 13 dead, according to the municipal corporation.
Thu Dec 19 2024
Thirteen dead after naval vessel hits passenger boat off Mumbai
The navy says 99 people were rescued with efforts ongoing for others.
Thu Dec 19 2024
Stranded ferry with over 500 people onboard safely towed to Kuala Kedah passenger ferry jetty
The ferry carrying over 500 passengers and crew members that was stranded at around 3 pm while on its way to Langkawi from Kuala Kedah has been safely towed to the Kuala Kedah Ferry Jetty last night.
Sun Oct 23 2022
New passenger jetty to be built to Langkawi
The MOT plans to build a new jetty for passenger ferry operations to Langkawi as a long-term solution to the sedimentation problems that often occur at the Kuala Kedah and Kuala Perlis jetties.
Sat Sep 10 2022
Passenger ferry service from Butterworth to Penang to begin earlier from tomorrow
The first passenger ferry service from Butterworth to Penang will depart earlier from tomorrow in conjunction with the reopening of schools.
Sun Jan 09 2022
Over 100 evacuated in ferry accident off Brooklyn
A passenger ferry with more than 100 people aboard ran aground in New York City and was taking on water Saturday.
Sun Jun 06 2021
MCO: Langkawi-Kuala Perlis ferry services suspended
The frequency of ferry services for the Langkawi-Kuala Kedah route has also been reduced to one trip as compared to six before the MCO was implemented.
Fri Jan 15 2021
Local artist dedicates sand sculpture in Langkawi to nation's frontliners
The sand sculpture, 3.048 metres long and 1.6764 metres high, was carved at the passenger ferry terminal in Kuah by Mohammad Ikhwan Ibrahim.
Tue Jan 05 2021
French ferry evacuated after mystery underwater blast
France has been on high alert following the Bastille Day truck attack in Nice which killed 84 and the militant murder of a priest last week.
Mon Aug 01 2016
Owner, crew of capsized Philippine ferry charged with murder
Philippine police have filed murder charges against the owner and crew of a passenger ferry that capsized and left 56 dead.
Sat Jul 04 2015
At least 36 dead after Philippine ferry capsizes: official
At least 36 people were killed after a passenger ferry with close to 200 people on board capsized in rough waters in the central Philippines
Thu Jul 02 2015
21 dead, dozens missing after Myanmar ferry sinks
At least 21 people were killed and 26 others reported missing after a passenger ferry carrying more than 200 people sank off the coast of western Myanmar, police said Saturday.
Sat Mar 14 2015
Najib announces 7 initiatives, projects to continue Labuan's development
They include continuing subsidising the Labuan passenger ferry worth RM15 million a year and developing a mini UTC to serve the public better.
Sun Mar 01 2015
South Korean Prime Minister resigns
South Korea's Prime Minister Chung Hong-Won tendered his resignation Sunday over the sinking of a passenger ferry that left more than 300 people dead or missing.
Sun Apr 27 2014
War-ravaged Gaza faces multi-billion dollar reconstruction challenge
Rebuilding Gaza's shattered homes will take at least until 2040, but could drag on for many decades, according to a UN report.
Tue Jan 21 2025
Trump signs executive order that he says will protect free speech
The US Constitution's First Amendment protects free speech and applies to government policies.
Tue Jan 21 2025
After inauguration, Trump signs orders in front of a cheering crowd
Donald Trump takes first step to curb immigration, boost fossil fuel production and roll back environmental regulations.
Tue Jan 21 2025
Trump withdraws from Paris climate agreement, again
The move places the United States alongside Iran, Libya and Yemen as the only countries in the world outside the 2015 pact.
Tue Jan 21 2025
Trump sworn in for second term, US braces for major shift
Following the inauguration, Donald Trump addresses his supporters during a rally that features a presidential parade.
Tue Jan 21 2025
Who are the Israeli hostages released by Hamas on Sunday?
Israel confirms names of three women after they were handed over to Israeli military in Gaza by the International Committee of Red Cross.
Mon Jan 20 2025
More than 200,000 KTMB train tickets allocated for CNY snapped up - Loke
KTMB says 210,000 of the 270,000 train tickets allocated in conjunction with the Chinese New Year season have been sold.
Mon Jan 20 2025
Facebook, TikTok, WhatsApp, Telegram are online platforms preferred by scammers - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil says the losses from scams and fraud committed on these platforms easily reached hundreds of millions of ringgit.
Mon Jan 20 2025
Man executed for causing heavy casualties in south China car-ramming case
Fan Weiqiu was convicted ramming his car into the crowd at a sports centre in November last year, causing heavy casualties.
Mon Jan 20 2025
Gov't not rushing to achieve developed nation status - Rafizi
Rafizi Ramli says the country is now in a good position, attracting foreign investors and being seen as a strategic gateway to ASEAN.
Mon Jan 20 2025