Lewotobi volcano eruption: Malaysian Embassy working to evacuate 83 stranded Malaysians
The number of those stranded, the majority of whom are tourists, is expected to increase following the cancellation of flights.
Wed Nov 13 2024
UNHCR calls for Indonesia to let in Rohingya stranded at sea off Aceh
Most refugee arrivals happen between November and April, when the seas in the region are generally calmer.
Wed Oct 23 2024
Air India plane bound for US makes unscheduled Russia landing
Air India sent an aircraft a day later to pick up the stranded passengers.
Fri Jul 19 2024
Heavy rain, landslides kill 6 in India's Sikkim, 2,000 tourists stranded
Tourists are stranded in various tourist spots after landslides covered roads with debris and heavy rainfall damaged some bridges.
Fri Jun 14 2024
Police activate one-stop centre for stranded haj pilgrims at KLIA
A total of 40 officers and personnel from the special team began their duties today, for 11 days, and will end at on June 21.
Mon Jun 10 2024
Pilgrims stranded in Makkah: TH yet to receive official report
Datuk Dr Mohd Na'im Mokhtar said the stranded individuals have not lodge a complaint with Tabung Haji to seek assistance to return.
Fri May 31 2024
Malaysians stranded in Makkah for using tourist visa to perform Haj, TH looking best way to help - Dr Zulkifli
It is learnt that the prospective Haj group was deceived by the offer of cheap Haj package by using tourist visas to perform the pilgrimage.
Tue May 14 2024
Wedding party, umrah pilgrims among those stranded at KKIA
Several M'sia Airlines and Air Asia flights connecting KLIA, Sabah and Sarawak were cancelled, following volcanic eruption at Mount Ruang.
Thu Apr 18 2024
Taiwan earthquake rescuers face threat of landslides, rockfalls; death toll at 12
Rocks were still tumbling down nearby slopes as the group left, while some of those stranded were brought to safety.
Fri Apr 05 2024
Icy weather impedes travellers in China home-bound for new year festivities
Hubei has been hit the hardest, with highways slowed to a crawl and trains delayed or cancelled, leaving travellers stranded.
Tue Feb 06 2024
Ship carrying 16,000 sheep and cattle stranded off Australia
The vessel was diverted from its course due to the threat of attack by Yemen's Houthi militia before being ordered home by Australian govt.
Wed Jan 31 2024
Peru protests block access to Machu Picchu, stranding tourists
Locals protest over a new ticketing system halting rail transport to the iconic Incan site and leaving some tourists stranded.
Tue Jan 30 2024
Hundreds stranded as parts of India's Tamil Nadu flooded after heavy rain
Parts of several districts remained submerged, with houses appearing like lonely islands surrounded by murky, brown water.
Wed Dec 20 2023
158 job scam victims still stranded overseas - Shamsul Anuar
Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Shamsul Anuar Nasarah said they were part of the total 428 job scam victims reported before.
Thu Dec 07 2023
121 Malaysians stranded in Laukkaing, Myanmar due to unrest brought home safely
The 121, aged between 20s and 50s and most victims of job scams in northern Myanmar, were flown home to Malaysia from Kunming.
Fri Dec 01 2023
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