KUALA LUMPUR - A strong earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck the Volcano Islands, Japan region, at 11.55 am today.The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) said in a statement that the earthquake was centred at coordinates 23.0 degrees north and 144.3 degrees east, with a depth of 81 kilometres (km).The earthquake occurred 1,442 km south of Yokosuka, Japan.MetMalaysia confirmed that there is no tsunami threat to Malaysia following the earthquake

KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 Flood mitigation projects (RTB) are being designed to factor in climate change in their te...

KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 Malaysians living in various countries abroad have expressed concern that they may not be...

This follows the conflict in the Middle East, as Malaysia has high-value goods which are transported through the regions airspace.

MIDA chairman Tengku Zafrul warns of pricier imports, higher logistics costs and ringgit pressure due to Middle East conflict disrupting trade routes.

DUBAI (March 2):The biggest disruption to global air transport since the Covid pandemic snarled travel for a second day on Sunday, with thousands of flights affected and busy Gulf hubs including Dubai and Doha shuttered as Iran lashed out after US-Israeli strikes. Passengers werestrandedaround the world as airlines sought to reroute around the Middle East, [...] The post Thousands stranded as Iran conflict shuts Mideast hubs appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 There have been no reports to date of any Malaysians affected by the security situation in...

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PENGANJURAN acara larian berpasukan berkonsepkan Jepun, ALEPS Ekiden 2026 menampilkan kelainan apabila ia dijadualkan berlangsung di Litar Antarabangsa Petronas Sepang pada 20 Jun depan.Lebih istimewa, acara anjuran Alumni Look East Policy Society (ALEPS) itu akan diadakan bersempena dengan perlumbaan Super GT Malaysia sekali gus menyatukan elemen sukan larian, budaya dan sukan pemotoran (motorsport) bertaraf antarabangsa di satu lokasi.Presiden ALEPS, Isrami Ismail berkata, ALEPS Ekiden bukan sekadar acara sukan biasa, sebaliknya ia merupakan platform terbaik dalam memperkukuh nilai dan hubungan dua hala antara Malaysia dan Jepun."Sukan ini bukan tentang siapa paling pantas, tetapi bagaimana pasukan bergerak sebagai satu unit

They didnt want to sleep in their own rooms. We slept hugging each other through the series of missile explosions last night, the mother of three told Bernama when contacted on Sunday.However, Nur Hamiza said her two school-aged children, aged nine and seven respectively, tried to understand what was happening by reading and watching news related to the conflict together.She said that schools in the country will conduct online classes for three days starting March 2 as a precautionary measure following security developments in the Middle East region.The UAE Air Force and Air Defence forces have successfully intercepted and destroyed 137 ballistic missiles and 209 drones launched towards the country's territory since the start of the Iranian attacks, according to its Ministry of Defence.The Ministry stated that of the 137 Iranian ballistic missiles detected heading towards the UAE since the beginning of the attacks, 132 were successfully intercepted and destroyed, while five others landed in the sea.A total of 209 Iranian drones were also detected; 195 were intercepted, while 14 fell within the countrys territory and waters, causing minor collateral damage.It stated that, as a result of the effective interception of the missiles and drones, some debris fell in separate areas across the country, leading to minor material damage to several public facilities.According to Nur Hamiza, she and fellow Malaysians have made preparations in case evacuation becomes necessary, such as placing important personal documents in a bag and keeping it near the main door of their homes.Asked to describe the atmosphere at her residence in Khalifa City, located less than 10 kilometres from Zayed International Airport, Nur Hamiza said, "The roads are deserted."Everyone is following the authorities instructions to avoid open areas for fear of being hit by missile debris, she added.She said they are still able to purchase daily necessities at nearby supermarkets or online, and there is no sign of panic buying."We are still able to withdraw money from ATMs, she said, expressing hope that this war will end soon.Abu Dhabi Airports announced on Sunday that an incident occurred at Zayed International Airport, resulting in one fatality and seven injuries.In a post on the social media platform X, the airport operator confirmed that the victim who died was an Asian national, while those injured received medical assistance."The public is advised to avoid spreading rumours and to refer only to official sources

Canberra is in discussions with airlines to help Australians stranded in the Middle East.

The papers are all leading on conflict in the Middle East for a second consecutive day.

Many spoke about the sound of missiles and drones filling the skies on Feb 28.

Brent rises 9% to US$79.42 per barrel as Middle East conflict deepens, pushing investors toward bonds and gold.

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About 29 Thai nationals in Iran and 20 in Israel have registered their wish to return to Thailand.

The social media war with the 'Knetz' led South East Asians to make the point that South Korea's soft power rose on the wholehearted support of the region's young.

PLUS: AI claims 2,000 jobs at Australias WiseTech; Samsung wants humanoid robots for autonomous factories; Micron opens India plant; And more! Asia In brief One of Amazon Web Services availability zones in the United Arab Emirates is offline after the facility was hit by unknown objects.

Several deaths are reported across the Middle East as Tehran retaliates for massive strikes by the US and Israel.

Officials are understood to be working on plans to evacuate British nationals, should airspace remain closed.

Canadians visiting and living in several Middle East countries are dealing with various emotions as Iran fires missiles in retaliation for the U.S

US president Donald Trump says the war in the Middle East could go on for a month amid escalating USIran military exchanges.

What travelers need to know after the strikes in the Middle East.

The Middle East has been thrust into a widening conflict, causing investors to brace for risk-off trades once markets reopen.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim pledges to maintain RON95 petrol at RM1.99 per litre despite global oil price volatility stemming from Middle East tensions.

SEPANG, March 1 Operations at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) remain stable and orderly despite severa...

KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 National carrier Malaysia Airlines has extended its suspension of all flights to and from...

In parts of the Middle East and North Africa, a patchwork of sanctions, payment failures, and licensing gaps pushes people into piracy networks.

Irans airstrikes across the Middle East in retaliation for US and Israeli attacks risk dragging West Asia to the brink of catastrophe, says the prime minister.

KUANTAN, March 1 The Sultan of Pahang, Al-Sultan Abdullah Riayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, wants all m...

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The ministry also urged Malaysians to adhere strictly to instructions from local authorities, shelter in place if advised, and continuously monitor the official social media pages of their respective Malaysian diplomatic missions.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 (Bernama) -- Gulf national oil companies are unlikely to declare force majeure pre-emptively amid elevated geopolitical risks in the Middle East, following the reported sea traffic disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, said SPI Asset Management managing partner Stephen Innes today.

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KUALA LUMPUR: The Foreign Ministry has issued a travel advisory for Malaysians in seven countries in the Middle East

PUTRAJAYA, March 1 The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) has advised that recent airspace closures in...

The attacks raised fears of a wider conflict and rattled a region long seen as a haven of peace and security in the turbulent Middle East.

The US-Israeli strikes on Iran, and subsequent retaliatory missile attacks, have triggered the most severe disruption to global aviation in years.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 Malaysias Foreign Ministry, through its diplomatic missions in the Middle East, has...

DUBAI: Thousands of flights have been disrupted in the wake of the escalating conflict engulfing the Middle East, with Dubai's main airport - the world's busiest aviation hub - effectively shut down after it was hit by a suspected aerial strike

Foreign ministry warns that the fluid situation on the ground, coupled with flight disruptions, makes travel unpredictable.

He also emphasised the importance of harmony in North-east Asia.

PUTRAJAYA, March 1 Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed deep concern over protracted global con...

The airlines said other international routes would continue to operate.

Iran launched retaliatory attacks in the Middle East after US-Israel strikes across the country.

The US president may be forced to wage a political battle at home while presiding over a new war in the Middle East.

All of the Sunday papers carry the major world news story on their front pages - the strikes on Iran by the US and Israel.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 Batik Air is closely monitoring developments and assessing their potential impact on regio...

It is the first country in South-east Asia with a comprehensive framework on the booming technology.

# Airspace closed, flights cancelled as US-Iran conflict flares PARIS - Flights across the Middle East were cancelled Saturday as several countries closed their airspace after the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran

Perdana Menteri Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, sebelum ini mendakwa terdapat banyak petanda bahawa Khamenei telah terbunuh. Media Middle East Eye pula melaporkan, ia tidak dapat mengesahkan dakwaan Trump secara bebas dan Presiden AS itu tidak mengemukakan sebarang bukti mengenai pembunuhan tersebut

Airlines canceled more than 1,800 flights in and out of Middle East countries on Saturday, according to aviation data firm Cirium.

Sir Keir Starmer says protections for British bases and personnel have been stepped up to their highest level.

Mirjana Spoljaric called on countries to respect the rules of war and urged them to find the political will to prevent 'further death and destruction'.

Smoke and flames rose from Dubai's Fairmont The Palm hotel as civilian targets came under fire along with the US military bases across the Middle East.

Flights in Canada and across the globe are being disrupted or cancelled, as tensions in the Middle East soar following an attack by U.S and Israel on Iran and surrounding regions

President Donald Trump received briefings warning of major US casualties while highlighting a potential generational shift in the Middle East favoring US interests.

The UN's rights chief deplored today's strikes in the Middle East and urged all parties to return to negotiations.

The 27-nation bloc called on all parties to exercise maximum restraint, protect civilians and fully respect international law.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 Malaysia Airlines has cancelled several flights between Kuala Lumpur and destinations in th...

The government feared that USIsrael military strikes on Iran could escalate into a wider Middle East conflict.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 Following recent developments in the Middle East region, the Malaysian Embassy in Doha, Qat...

Iran vowed retaliation following US and Israeli strikes.

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SOUTH LEBANON Lebanon today stands at the intersection of three converging tracks: the collapse of the ceasefire supervisory Mechanism, mounting geopolitical pressure through the IndiaMiddle East Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), and deep uncertainty surrounding parliamentary elections.

PETALING JAYA: Caught between ageing parents and growing children, many Malaysians in their late 30s and early 40s are discovering that peak earning years can also mean peak financial pressure

The US threatened strikes on Iran and pressed its biggest military build-up in the Middle East in decades.

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