![MMEA foils attempt to smuggle 46 barrels of subsidised petrol to the Philippines MMEA foils attempt to smuggle 46 barrels of subsidised petrol to the Philippines](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/71618736780_MalaysianMaritimeE.jpg)
MMEA foils attempt to smuggle 46 barrels of subsidised petrol to the Philippines
MMEA seized 46 barrels of subsidised petrol, amounting to 1,150 litres, left on a boat in the waters of Pulai Berhala in Sandakan.
Wed Jun 26 2024
![Singapore authorities in contact with Malaysian counterparts over oil spill Singapore authorities in contact with Malaysian counterparts over oil spill](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81718873742_TBDronesurveillance.jpg)
Singapore authorities in contact with Malaysian counterparts over oil spill
The clean up operation in parts of Singapore waters and shore are still ongoing almost a week after the incident.
Thu Jun 20 2024
![Malaysia waives rules for ships working on undersea cables from June 1 Malaysia waives rules for ships working on undersea cables from June 1](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/81672388561_TBPORTLABUAN.jpg)
Malaysia waives rules for ships working on undersea cables from June 1
Cabotage policies regulate shipping or trade activities in a country's waters or airspace.
Thu May 30 2024
![China denies Philippine report of artificial island in disputed waters China denies Philippine report of artificial island in disputed waters](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61715654889_Seashoaljpg.jpg)
China denies Philippine report of "artificial island" in disputed waters
The Philippine accused China of building an artificial island, having documented what it said were piles of dead, crushed coral on sandbars.
Tue May 14 2024
![Swedish sailor found dead on yacht in Labuan Swedish sailor found dead on yacht in Labuan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51708165816_TBIslamabad.jpg)
Swedish sailor found dead on yacht in Labuan
A Swedish sailor was found dead aboard his yacht anchored near Kampung Patau-Patau waters last night (Thursday).
Fri May 10 2024
![EXPLAINER - South China Sea: Why are China and Philippines tensions heating up? EXPLAINER - South China Sea: Why are China and Philippines tensions heating up?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/51702373967_TBChinesemilitia.jpg)
EXPLAINER - South China Sea: Why are China and Philippines tensions heating up?
Encounters between the Philippines and China in Asia's most contested waters have grown tenser and more frequent over the past year.
Thu Apr 11 2024
![Police identify one of three suspects who shot MMEA personnel in Kunak waters Police identify one of three suspects who shot MMEA personnel in Kunak waters](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41712469836_AnggotaMaritimdite.jpg)
Police identify one of three suspects who shot MMEA personnel in Kunak waters
Police said one of the injured MMEA personnel had undergone surgery to remove a bullet from his eye and was in stable condition.
Mon Apr 08 2024
![DOF confirms PD mussels contaminated with biotoxin DOF confirms PD mussels contaminated with biotoxin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51712222434_kupang.jpg)
DOF confirms PD mussels contaminated with biotoxin
Laboratory analysis found that there are harmful algae that cause mussels in Port Dickson waters to be contaminated and unsafe to eat.
Thu Apr 04 2024
![Sri Lanka sees no need for talks with India on island it ceded decades ago Sri Lanka sees no need for talks with India on island it ceded decades ago](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/61689258006_srilanka.jpg)
Sri Lanka sees no need for talks with India on island it ceded decades ago
The fishermen of both countries have occasionally violated the pact on the waters around the uninhabited island, called Katchatheevu.
Thu Apr 04 2024
![Fossil of 16-million-year-old river dolphin found in Peru Fossil of 16-million-year-old river dolphin found in Peru](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/41711099123_skull.jpg)
Fossil of 16-million-year-old river dolphin found in Peru
Paleontologist Rodolfo Salas said the skull belonged to the largest dolphin known to have inhabited the waters of South America.
Fri Mar 22 2024
![Thousands homeless after DR Congo's worst floods in sixty years Thousands homeless after DR Congo's worst floods in sixty years](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/61708080150_CongoRiverswater.jpg)
Thousands homeless after DR Congo's worst floods in sixty years
Torrential rains swelled the Congo river to its highest level and forced around 500,000 people to flee the rising waters.
Fri Feb 16 2024
![Nepali feared drowned after falling into choppy waters while on video call Nepali feared drowned after falling into choppy waters while on video call](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/51706696906_TBLOGOPDRM.jpg)
Nepali feared drowned after falling into choppy waters while on video call
Ganesh Rana was reported to have gone to the scene with some friends during the Chinese New Year holiday.
Tue Feb 13 2024
![Small tsunamis hit S. Korea after earthquake in Japan Small tsunamis hit S. Korea after earthquake in Japan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/41704108639_Japan.jpg)
Small tsunamis hit S. Korea after earthquake in Japan
A 7.6 magnitude quake that struck Japan caused minor tsunamis in waters off South Korea's east coast province of Gangwon.
Mon Jan 01 2024
![China's military: US combat ship 'illegally' entered territorial waters China's military: US combat ship 'illegally' entered territorial waters](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/71701656239_TBChinesemilitia.jpg)
China's military: US combat ship 'illegally' entered territorial waters
The spokesperson said the US deliberately disrupted the South China Sea and seriously violated China's sovereignty.
Mon Dec 04 2023
![Number of flood evacuees in Terengganu, Kelantan unchanged this morning Number of flood evacuees in Terengganu, Kelantan unchanged this morning](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/61701315878_TBBanjirjpg.jpg)
Number of flood evacuees in Terengganu, Kelantan unchanged this morning
In Terengganu the victims were unable to return to their respective homes due to stagnant flood waters resulting from drainage problems.
Thu Nov 30 2023