Strong earthquake hits Minahasa Peninsula, Sulawesi
A strong earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale has occurred in the Minahassa Peninsula, Sulawesi at 3:51 am.
Tue Sep 24 2024
Asteroid that doomed the dinosaurs originated beyond Jupiter
The impact shattered the asteroid, scattering debris globally, leaving a clay layer still present today from that catastrophic event.
Sun Aug 18 2024
Diesel price down by 5 sen in Peninsular Malaysia, no change in petrol prices
The prices of RON97 and RON95 petrol will remain unchanged at RM3.47 and RM2.05 per litre respectively from Aug 15 to 21.
Wed Aug 14 2024
Diesel price in Peninsula set at RM3.35 per litre starting June 10
Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said the fixed price and targeted diesel subsidy implementation would see the govt save RM4 billion per year.
Mon Jun 10 2024
RM4 bln estimated savings from diesel subsidy to free up govt fiscal space
BUDI MADANI will benefit 700,000 diesel vehicle owners in total, covering about half of active diesel vehicles in Peninsular Malaysia.
Fri May 31 2024
Gov't to implement targeted diesel subsidy involving consumers in Peninsular Malaysia - PM
The targeted subsidy will not involve consumers in Sabah and Sarawak as it was used in nearly every family's vehicle in both states.
Tue May 21 2024
KLIA shooting: Police seeking information from suspect’s family, acquaintances - IGP
Police said Hafizul Harawi's photographs had also been distributed at all entry points in the north of the Peninsula.
Mon Apr 15 2024
Malaysia open to extending China-led rail project to Thai border
The RM50.27 billion railway is on track to connect the east and west coasts of peninsular Malaysia by the end of 2026.
Thu Mar 28 2024
Government extends subsidy period for Hari Raya flight tickets to East Malaysia by another day - Loke
Transport Minister Anthony Loke said any cost above the maximum price of the airfare from peninsula to East M'sia will be borne by the govt.
Fri Mar 22 2024
Iceland volcano still pouring out fountains of lava
Magma had been accumulating underground on the Reykjanes peninsula near Iceland's capital Reykjavik since the last eruption in February.
Tue Mar 19 2024
Iceland volcano fades but leaves residents in the cold
The eruption left a trail of damage to roads and pipelines, cutting hot water to parts of Reykjanes peninsula during freezing temperatures.
Fri Feb 09 2024
Over 14,000 people remain evacuated 1 month after Japan quake
More than 14,000 people remained evacuated Thursday, one month after a magnitude-7.6 earthquake hit the Noto Peninsula in central Japan.
Fri Feb 02 2024
Japan earthquake survivors battle unsanitary conditions with no running water
Some areas in the isolated Noto peninsula may not have water restored for another two months, the government of Ishikawa prefecture said.
Wed Jan 31 2024
Water tariff adjustment for domestic users in peninsula, Labuan takes effect Feb 1
The water tariff adjustment to be reviewed every three years to ensure consistency in the determination of fees.
Wed Jan 17 2024
No plans to conduct redelineation exercise for now - EC
The Election Commission (EC) has no plans to carry out a redelineation of electoral boundaries for states in the peninsula and Sabah as the eight-year interval period is still ongoing.
Mon Jan 01 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