India's Modi takes 'holy dips' at Maha Kumbh, week after stampede killed dozens
Security personnel stood in the water nearby while thousands of people crowded the banks to watch the prime minister perform the rituals.
Wed Feb 05 2025
American Airlines jet, Army helicopter collide, crash into Washington's Potomac River
The Washington Post reports that multiple bodies have been recovered from the water.
Thu Jan 30 2025
Pahang sees slight increase in flood evacuees, Johor declines to 2,498
JPBN says only the water level at Sungai Kahang in Kampung Contoh, Kluang, remains above the danger level.
Tue Jan 14 2025
India's Maha Kumbh festival sees 15 million people take holy dip on first day
Nearly 15 million Hindus, six times the number expected, took a dip in freezing waters seeking absolution of their sins.
Tue Jan 14 2025
8 crew rescued after Malaysia-registered tanker sinks in Singapore waters
At the time of the incident, the tanker Silver Sincere was reported to be taking in water.
Mon Jan 13 2025
As Panama remembers bloody past, a message for Trump: the canal is ours
Some protesters burn an effigy of President-elect Donald Trump who has threatened to retake the vital global waterway.
Fri Jan 10 2025
Increase in number of flood victims in Perak
According to the Perak Drainage and Irrigation Department, the water in Sungai Perak at Pasang Api, Bagan Datuk, is at a danger level.
Fri Jan 10 2025
MMEA increases patrols to combat illegal immigrant incursions
As part of Op Guard 4.0, both maritime and aerial assets are being deployed to secure Malaysia's waters and prevent unlawful intrusions.
Thu Jan 09 2025
Malaysia, Singapore reopen discussion on long-standing issues
Malaysia and Singapore are reopening discussions on long-standing issues such as water supply, maritime delimitation and airspace.
Tue Jan 07 2025
Safety warning issued after Australia's summer drowning death toll hits 44
Australian lifeguards have issued a safety warning after a spate of drownings across the country in the beginning of the summer.
Tue Jan 07 2025
China and Japan expected to discuss seafood ban on Wednesday
Beijing imposed the ban last August after Tokyo began releasing treated radioactive water from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant.
Tue Dec 24 2024
Bycatch, human consumption hurting Cambodia’s Tonle Sap Lake water snakes
Marine conservationists say water snakes are critical to the lake's biodiversity, help regulate aquatic species and providing resources.
Sat Dec 21 2024
Human Rights Watch says Israel's deprivation of water in Gaza is act of genocide
The 184-page Human Rights Watch report says the Israeli government stopped water being piped into Gaza and cut off electricity.
Fri Dec 20 2024
433 flood evacuees remain sheltered in nine PPS across four states
According to the Department of Irrigation and Drainage, the water level of Sungai Rui in Hulu Perak remains at the warning level.
Fri Dec 13 2024
Two eco-forest parks in Besut suffer extensive damage due to floods
Datuk Norhaidi Yunus says continuous heavy rain at the end of last month resulted in incidents of water surge and flood.
Thu Dec 12 2024
Over 40,000 civil servants at high risk of mental health issues - Zaliha
A total of 44,901 civil servants were screened under Public Service Psychological Health Digital Profiling System, says Dr Zaliha Mustafa.
Wed Feb 05 2025
India's Modi takes 'holy dips' at Maha Kumbh, week after stampede killed dozens
Security personnel stood in the water nearby while thousands of people crowded the banks to watch the prime minister perform the rituals.
Wed Feb 05 2025
What is a sovereign wealth fund?
Sovereign wealth funds are investment vehicles owned by countries.
Wed Feb 05 2025
[COLUMNIST] Rising above Trump tariffs: How a resilient global economy outlasts US protectionism
The current alarm over Trumps tariff threats overlooks a key point: global markets are resilient and adaptable.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Khazanah reports RM5.1 billion operating profit for 2024
Khazanah records RM103.6 billion NAV in 2024, driven by strong domestic investments and strategic growth.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Washington, DC officials identify 66 of 67 victims of midair collision
Work continues by the US Army Corps of Engineers to remove the airplane wreckage from the Potomac River.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Government to further strengthen ASEAN's readiness in finalising DEFA
Malaysia is focusing on two main approaches to facilitate the DEFA negotiation, says Liew Chin Tong.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Trade war will not hinder Malaysia’s GDP growth for 2025 - Rafizi
The finance ministry has projected Malaysia's GDP to grow between 4.5 and 5.5 per cent in 2025.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Trump administration considers adding Shein, Temu to 'forced labor' list, Semafor reports
The move comes after China imposes targeted tariffs on US imports and warnings of possible sanctions against firms like Google.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Thailand to cut power to Myanmar border areas linked to scam centres
Evidence shows transnational crime syndicates in Myanmar's Tachileik, Myawaddy, Payathonzu, that are possible power cut targets.
Wed Feb 05 2025