Malaysia’s video piracy ranking falls but women are leading consumers lured by Korean dramas
Malaysia has now fallen to fifth place and surprisingly, its the women who are driving the consumption of pirated content.
Fri Apr 26 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
Unemployed man fined RM10,000 for film piracy
The man had shown to the public the five pirated subscription copies of the film works, whose copyright belonged to Astro.
Wed Sep 07 2022
Iran says its ship Saviz was attacked in Red Sea - State TV
The vessel was a civilian ship stationed there to secure the region against pirates.
Wed Apr 07 2021
Ancient coins may solve mystery of murderous 1600s pirate
That ancient pocket change among the oldest ever found in North America could explain how pirate Capt. Henry Every vanished into the wind.
Sat Apr 03 2021
Finas disappointed with e-commerce platform selling pirated films, 'Keluarga Iskandar' among the victims
The National Film Development Corporation (Finas) is conducting an investigation into the sale of pirated local films on e-commerce platforms.
Mon Aug 03 2020
23% Malaysian online consumers use illicit streaming devices to view pirated TV channels, VOD
A new study of the content viewing behavior of Malaysian consumers, revealed that 23 per cent of consumers use a TV box which can be used to stream pirated television and video content.
Tue Sep 03 2019
Jusuf Kalla hurt by 'Bugis pirates' remark - DPM Zahid
Vice President of Indonesia Jusuf Kalla has felt offended and hurt by the remarks of former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, who allegedly described Bugis people as 'pirates'.
Sat Oct 21 2017
59 pirate websites blocked in Australia
The orders coincided with a major anti-piracy campaign by Creative Content Australia headed by actor Bryan Brown on Friday.
Fri Aug 18 2017
Two killed in stampede at South African soccer match
Two people have been killed and several injured in a stampede at South Africa's FNB Stadium during a soccer match between Soweto rivals Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates.
Sat Jul 29 2017
Thai form panel to investigate alleged pirate incident in M'sian waters
A joint panel has been formed to investigate the theft of diesel oil from a Thai tanker by a group of suspected pirates in the waters off Pahang last Friday.
Tue Jun 27 2017
Pirates escape with tanker ship's diesel oil in Malaysian waters
Armed pirates struck at a Thai tanker ship last Friday in the waters off the Malaysian state of Pahang last Friday and escaped with 1.5 million litres of diesel oil.
Mon Jun 26 2017
Johnny Depp mesmerises fans at 'Pirates of the Caribbean 5' premiere in China
'Pirates of the Caribbean 5' premiere in China
Fri May 12 2017
Disney's 'Pirates' rolls out red carpet for rare China premiere
In the shadow of Disney's newest theme park opened last year, hundreds of "Pirates" fans lined up to catch a glimpse of stars Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, Javier Bardem ahead of an afternoon viewing.
Fri May 12 2017
PM praises MMEA for keeping Melaka Strait almost pirate-free
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak today gave the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency a pat on the back for having kept the Strait of Melaka, the world's busiest waterway, almost free of pira
Wed Mar 15 2017
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
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