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