AWANI Tonight: Japan warns of 82% megaquake risk in next 30 years
A Japanese government panel warns of up to an 82% probability that a megaquake - magnitude 8 to 9 - could strike the country within the next 30 years.
Thu Jan 16 2025

Perspective: 20 years on, lessons learned and unlearned from 2004 tsunami
Reflections on the devastating tsunami 20 years ago
Thu Dec 26 2024

Aceh hopeful as Indonesia beefs up warning system 20 years after tsunami
The tsunami was triggered by a 9.1 magnitude earthquake off the island of Sumatra.
Tue Dec 24 2024

Reflecting on 20 years of the Aceh tsunami: From ‘megathrust’ threat to disaster mitigation
The 2004 Aceh Earthquake and Tsunami is known as one of the most devastating natural disasters in history.
Sat Dec 21 2024

Twenty years after Indian Ocean tsunami, Thai ex-fisherman stands at the ready
Phang Nga was one of Thailand's hardest-hit provinces, with the disaster claiming 5,400 lives there, including many foreign tourists.
Fri Dec 20 2024

UN body to protect 'vulnerable' submarine cables after ruptures
Sub-sea cables carry over 99 pct of international data, meaning people all over the world rely on them for emails and text messages.
Sun Dec 15 2024

Strong quake strikes off California, tsunami warning canceled
Some 4.7 mln residents of California and Oregon had been under the tsunami warning before it was canceled, says National Weather Service.
Fri Dec 06 2024

Strong earthquake hits Minahasa Peninsula, Sulawesi
A strong earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale has occurred in the Minahassa Peninsula, Sulawesi at 3:51 am.
Tue Sep 24 2024

Strong quake strikes Papua New Guinea
MetMalaysia states that the quake does not pose a tsunami threat to Malaysia.
Thu Sep 05 2024

What is Japan's Nankai Trough megaquake advisory?
A Nankai Trough megaquake and tsunami could kill hundreds of thousands and cause trillion-dollar damage to Japan.
Fri Aug 09 2024

Quake with 7.1 magnitude hits western Japan, no immediate signs of damage
The earthquake occurred off Miyazaki prefecture, triggering tsunami advisories, Japan Meteorological Agency said.
Thu Aug 08 2024

Magnitude 6.9 quake strikes off Peru, tsunami warning issued
A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck near the coast of Peru on Friday, the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) said.
Fri Jun 28 2024

Earthquake jolts southern Japan's Ehime, Kochi prefectures
The epicentre was the Bungo Channel, a strait separating the Japanese islands of Kyushu and Shikoku.
Thu Apr 18 2024

Resilient Taiwan responded fast to earthquake after years honing skills
Taiwanese cities and counties have rescuers on stand-by 24 hours a day, ready to respond almost at a moment's notice to disasters.
Thu Apr 04 2024

Taiwan's strongest earthquake in nearly 25 years damages buildings, leaving 4 dead
The earthquake topple a three-story building, temporarily trapping four people inside and also stranding about 400 tourists on mountainside.
Wed Apr 03 2024

PM Anwar wants faster implementation of rural infrastructure projects
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today directed the Rural and Regional Development Ministry (KKDW) to expedite basic infrastructure projects that are crucial for the well-being of the people.
Thu Mar 13 2025

Russia lays out demands for talks with US on Ukraine, sources say
Russia has presented the U.S. with a list of demands for a deal to end its war against Ukraine and reset relations with the US, sources say
Thu Mar 13 2025

Astro launches Max on the Ultra and Ulti Box, bringing more premium entertainment options to Malaysian homes
Astro, Malaysias leading content and entertainment provider, today announced that Max, the premier streaming service from Warner Bros.
Thu Mar 13 2025

Duterte takes responsibility for Philippines drug war, anticipates long ICC battle
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said he takes full responsibility for his administration's "war on drugs"
Thu Mar 13 2025

Canada announces plan to ease Syria sanctions
The Canadian government on Wednesday announced plans to ease sanctions on Syria during what it called a period of transition.
Thu Mar 13 2025

Zii Jia pulls out of Swiss Open due to injury
Malaysia's men's singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia has withdrawn from next week's Swiss Open due to a recurring right ankle injury.
Thu Mar 13 2025

MCMC probes man for uploading fake content on social media
A 47-year-old Malaysian man is being investigated for allegedly uploading fake content that touches on the 3R (religion, race and royalty) on social media.
Thu Mar 13 2025

KPDN calls on public to help report bottled cooking oil shortage
The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) has urged the public to be the eyes and ears of the ministry and report shortages of bottled cooking oil in their areas.
Thu Mar 13 2025

ICJ to hold public hearings on Israel's obligations in occupied Palestinian territory
The International Court of Justice will hold hearings next month on Israel's obligations towards Palestinians, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported.
Thu Mar 13 2025

Anwar: Sapura Energy's rescue plan excludes former shareholders
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Sapura Energy Bhd's (SEB) former major shareholders are no longer involved in the company's management as part of its restructuring efforts.
Thu Mar 13 2025