Body of driver found after car plunges into Batang Rajang river
The Fire and Rescue Department's diving team today succeeded in retrieving the body of a man who drowned after the car he was driving plunged into the Batang Rajang river last night.
Fri May 27 2022
Federal Government committed to further developing Sarawak - PM Najib
Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said the federal government is committed to further developing Sarawak, holding the proven track record of the Barisan Nasional having brought development to Sarawak.
Thu Sep 28 2017
Boat tragedy: Remains of man found in Rajang river sent for DNA test
The body of a man found floating in the Rajang river on Monday near the longhouse Rh.Lat, is believed to belong to one of the two missing passengers.
Tue Jun 18 2013
Badly decomposed male body found in Rajang River
A badly decomposed body of a man was found floating in the Rajang River, near the Rh.Lat longhouse in Punan Sama, here.
Sun Jun 16 2013
Federal, state governments to assist rescue team
The Federal Government and the state government will bring an express boat which capsized in the Rajang River last Tuesday, afloat.
Sun Jun 02 2013
Bomoh aids Belaga search and rescue mission
A shaman or bomoh has been called to assist the search and rescue mission for the Rajang River tragedy.
Sat Jun 01 2013
Capsized boat: Another victim reported safe
Another victim of the boat tragedy in Rajang River has reported himself at the Kapit police station on Friday, reducing the number of those still missing to three.
Sat Jun 01 2013
Capsized boat: Only four remain missing
Belaga Police Chief, DSP Bakar Sebau confirmed that there are only four more victims of the boat tragedy in Rajang River, remain missing.
Fri May 31 2013
Capsized boat: Efforts to salvage vessel in vain
A search and rescue operation which was mounted after an express boat sank at Giam Bungan, Rajang River on Tuesday failed to raise the boat.
Thu May 30 2013
Two on missing list are alive and well, says family member
Two men listed among those still missing after an express boat capsized in the Rajang River are actually alive and back at their longhouse.
Thu May 30 2013
Belaga boat incident: 11 missing, 179 rescued
The search and rescue (SAR) operation over the express boat that sank yesterday in the Rajang River near Belaga, has resumed this morning.
Tue May 28 2013
Ill fated express boat believed to be overloaded, says Sarawak police
Police believe the ill fated express boat that sank in the Rajang River near Belaga was overloaded with more than 200 passengers.
Tue May 28 2013
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024