Fire engulfs 30 stilt houses in Pulau Gaya
No loss of life has been reported and residents have escaped by jumping into the sea.
Fri Mar 12 2021
Strong 7.3-magnitude earthquake hits Sabah, no tsunami threat
A 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck most areas in Sabah on Wednesday but there was no fear of a tsunami, the Meteorological department said.
Tue Jan 10 2017
Sabah quake: SAR team hopes to recover victims' remains by Sunday
Sabah Fire and Rescue Department director said their focus today is on mobilisation of manpower and logistics using helicopters.
Sun Jun 07 2015
Woman burnt to death in fire
A 65-year-old woman was burnt to death in a fire that destroyed her house in the water village in Pangi Hujung, Kunak, Tawau early today, according to the Sabah Fire and Rescue Department.
Sun Jan 04 2015
Four-year-old boy found charred in Tenom fire
Sabah Fire and Rescue Department public relations officer Mohd Affendy K Ramin said Itham Nick Ivan, was found charred in his bedroom.
Sat Jun 28 2014
Boy, 5, burns to death in fire
The incident occurred at Jalan Tuaran Bypass, Kampung Inanam Laut Kalansanan, near Kota Kinabalu, Sabah at 11.26am Friday.
Fri May 16 2014
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