Royal Caribbean, MSC cancel cruises due to Red Sea attacks
The attacks by the Iran-backed militia in Yemen since November have slowed trade between Asia and Europe.
Fri Jan 19 2024
Avoid cruise travel as Omicron cases surge, says US CDC
The CDC raised its COVID-19 travel health notice level for cruise ships to its highest warning level, citing reports of COVID-19 outbreaks.
Fri Dec 31 2021
Royal Caribbean says 48 passengers test positive for COVID-19 on ship
Royal Caribbean said 95% of the community on board were fully vaccinated, while 98% of those who tested positive were also fully vaccinated.
Tue Dec 21 2021
Hong Kong halts cruise-to-nowhere as COVID-19 suspected in crew member
The crew member tested positive for COVID-19 in M'sia in July and then tested negative for more than 10 times since returning to Hong Kong.
Fri Oct 22 2021
Major cruise lines to restart voyages for vaccinated passengers
All three companies will offer trips from Seattle to Alaska as their inaugural cruises.
Tue May 25 2021
A year after Diamond Princess, cruise industry eyes return
A year after the ship went into quarantine off Japan, the cruise industry is hoping passengers will help steer them to calmer waters.
Wed Feb 17 2021
Passengers confined to cabins after COVID-19 case on Singapore cruise
According to the cruise director Annie Chang, the passengers and crew will stay onboard in their rooms until contact tracing is complete.
Wed Dec 09 2020
One year on, New Zealand remembers volcano tragedy that killed and injured dozens
The eruption on White Island left nearly all survivors struggling with severe and long-term injuries.
Wed Dec 09 2020
Singapore 'cruise-to-nowhere' turns back after COVID-19 case aboard
Emergency response plans have been activated including immediate isolation of close contacts, contact tracing and deep-cleaning of the ship.
Wed Dec 09 2020
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