Four drowned, four still missing in Bachok boat tragedy
The fishing boat they boarded for their trip was reported to have been hit by a storm and strong waves, causing the rope of the anchor to break and the boat to overturn, throwing all into the sea.
Tue Jun 30 2020
Container ship capsized in Malacca Strait, two crew missing
A container ship from Indonesia, KM Avatar, capsized in the Strait of Malacca today with two crew, the skipper and cook, reported missing after it was believed to be hit by strong waves.
Wed Jun 14 2017
School teacher awaits recovery of son's body
However, Alias and his wife have not given up hope on the recovery of the body of their youngest son, Mohammad Izzat Haikal, 12, who was reported to missing at Pantai Bukit Keluang, Besut, on Jan 14.
Sat Jun 03 2017
Two more bodies found from capsized boat in Mersing
Two more bodies were found today, bringing to 12 the number of victims of a capsized boat in the waters of Tanjung Rhu, here, yesterday.
Tue Jan 24 2017
Body of boy feared drowned in Pantai Irama, Bachok found
The body of Nik Abd Aziz Al-Fathoni Abdul Halim was found about three kilometres from the location the victim was believed to have been carried off by strong waves, at 7.15 this morning at the village
Mon Dec 26 2016
Red seaweed non-toxic, brought to shore by strong waves
Red-coloured seaweed found on the beach off Kampung Tanjung Gelam here has been certified non-toxic.
Mon Oct 31 2016
3 dead, 1 missing after speedboat capsizes near Thailand's island of Koh Samui
The speedboat, packed with 32 tourists, a guide and three crewmen, capsized during its way back to Koh Samui after it was hit by strong waves.
Fri May 27 2016
Strong winds, rough seas to persist until Tuesday
The Meteorology Department says strong winds of between 40 and 50kmph and strong waves as high as 3.5m are dangerous to small boats, sea recreational activities and sports.
Fri Oct 16 2015
Barge with Chinese nationals sinks off Timur Tanjung Punggai
A barge carrying sand from Teluk Ramunia, Pengerang off Kota Tinggi near here sank after being hit by strong waves early today.
Wed May 20 2015
7.6 quake strikes off Solomon Islands: USGS
A powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck off the Solomon Islands Sunday, sending strong waves crashing into the coast.
Sun Apr 13 2014
Angler feared drowned after boat capsizes
An angler was feared drowned when the boat he was sailing with six other anglers capsized after being hit by strong waves in waters near Simpang Tiga Tanjung Kuali Kabong
Fri Jan 31 2014
Penang national park closed due to search for two missing men
The Penang National Park has been temporarily closed from Sunday to facilitate the search for two men who went missing after being overcome by strong waves.
Sun Jan 19 2014
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024