Philippines to probe sinking of overloaded boat that killed at least 26
Authorities rescued 40 people after the vessel sank in strong winds, meaning it was carrying many more passengers than it was designed for.
Fri Jul 28 2023
Overloaded boat overturned causing father, son to drown in Kajang
An excessive load of lotus leaves is believed to have caused a boat to capsize, resulting in a father and son drowning at a pond in Taman Cahaya Sungai Chua, Kajang.
Sun Jul 03 2022
Health system overloaded, COVID-19 patients without symptoms are advised to undergo quarantine at home
This is because they may not be immediately taken to the hospital due to the increase in cases that need to be addressed by the MOH.
Mon Dec 28 2020
Sunken South Korean ferry slowly emerges three years after disaster
The ferry, the Sewol, was structurally unsound, overloaded and travelling too fast on a turn when it capsized and sank during a routine voyage off the southwest coast on April 16, 2014.
Thu Mar 23 2017
South Koreans could raise sunken ferry if test of lift goes well
The ferry, the Sewol, was structurally unsound, overloaded and travelling too fast on a turn when it capsized and sank during a routine voyage on April 16, 2014.
Wed Mar 22 2017
MMEA detains 19 tour boats in 'Ops Mengalum'
The boats were detained in waters off Kota Kinabalu for among others, overloading and not equipped with life jackets.
Fri Feb 24 2017
6 months jail for catamaran skipper in Pulau Mengalum tragedy
He admitted before magistrate Ainul Shahrin Mohamad today, to carrying 28 passengers, which was 12 more than the permitted number.
Sat Feb 04 2017
PM Najib wants detailed probe into capsized catamaran tragedy
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak wants a detailed investigation to be carried out to identify the cause of the capsized catamaran tragedy in Sabah.
Mon Jan 30 2017
Enforce stricter regulations on boat operators - Musa
Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman wants the relevant authorities to enforce stricter regulations on boat operators ferrying passengers, including tourists.
Mon Jan 30 2017
Police arrest boat owner, two crew over catamaran capsize off Sabah
Sabah Police Commissioner Datuk Ramli Din said the 44-year-old owner of the catamaran was arrested here at about 4pm.
Mon Jan 30 2017
Najib launches UMNO assembly wasatiyyah-themed comic, book exhibition
Najib also introduced a book he wrote, titled "Wasatiyyah dan Media Sosial : Mendepani Cabaran dan Fitnah" which among others touched on the challenges he faced in tackling information overload.
Wed Nov 30 2016
Myanmar ferry disaster toll nears 50
The overloaded vessel, whose passengers included scores of teachers and university students, went down early Saturday while it was travelling on the Chindwin River in Sagaing region.
Wed Oct 19 2016
Four dead, dozens feared drowned as Myanmar ferry sinks
Four people are confirmed dead and dozens more are feared to have drowned after an overloaded ferry sank on Myanmar's Chindwin River, local authorities said Sunday.
Sun Oct 16 2016
Five RTD personnel detained in bribery allegations
The suspects were alleged to have accepted bribes of between RM100 and RM300 to release drivers of overloaded lorries detained in the two states since last year.
Thu Sep 22 2016
Delhi hospitals struggle with dengue overload
Hospitals in the Indian capital struggled Wednesday to cope with a flood of patients suffering from dengue fever.
Thu Sep 17 2015