Indonesia to probe jail break as 150 inmates remain on the run
Three days after the mass escape, 151 prisoners were still on the run and 197 have been recaptured, Ferdinand Siagian, the head of Riau Province's Law Ministry office, which oversees Pekanbaru prison.
Mon May 08 2017
Evacuated Malaysian students from Pekanbaru arrive home
First group of 120 Malaysian students arrive in Pekanbaru last night
Sat Sep 19 2015
Haze: Malaysians from Riau to arrive home tonight
173 Malaysians who were evacuated following the worsening situation of the haze in Riau, Indonesia is expected to arrive at the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) base in Subang.
Fri Sep 18 2015
Malindo Air begins five-weekly flights to Penang, Pekanbaru from Malacca
The hybrid airline's Penang-Malacca air fare is RM79 one way while the Malacca-Pekanbaru flight cost RM70 one way.
Wed Nov 05 2014
148 forest fire hot spots detected in Indonesia's Riau province
An official of the Pekanbaru Meteorological, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (MBKG) said 148 hot spots of forest and plantation fires were detected in Riau Province.
Thu Jun 20 2013
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
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 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