Australia wants navy boats with lots of weapons, but no crew. Will they run afoul of international law?
The advantages are that vessels can operate for longer, with more stealth, and allow military personnel to avoid hostile environments.
Wed Feb 21 2024
Cut off by floods, boats become lifeline for residents of Kampung Delong
As of this morning, 116 people from 32 families were still housed at the Sekolah Kebangsaan Kampung Delong temporary relief centre.
Fri Dec 29 2023
Philippines tells China to stop provocative actions in South China Sea
Philippines said China's move to interfere with a resupply mission on Sunday resulted in damage to one of Manila's boats, but that no one was harmed.
Mon Oct 23 2023
MetMalaysia: Strong winds and rough seas in certain coastal areas until July 26
The strong winds and choppy seas make it very dangerous for small boats, sea-going activities and sea sports, according to MetMalaysia.
Wed Jul 19 2023
At least 300 migrants missing at sea near Spanish Canary Islands - Aid group
The three migrant boats have been missing for 15 days since they left Senegal to try to reach Spain.
Mon Jul 10 2023
Boat with 400 migrants adrift between Greece and Malta, support service says
The vessel was out of fuel and its lower deck was full of water, while the captain had left and there was nobody who could steer the boat.
Mon Apr 10 2023
Italy urges 'stop' to migrant boats as shipwreck death toll hits 63
Many of the victims washed ashore to where the vessel sank near Steccato di Cutro, while some of the bodies were recovered from the sea.
Tue Feb 28 2023
FACTBOX: Hundreds of Rohingya leave Bangladesh in rickety boats
About 180 Rohingya Muslims fleeing grim conditions in Bangladesh camps are presumed to have drowned at sea in recent weeks.
Wed Dec 28 2022
Defence Ministry to mobilise ATM trucks to send food supply, basic necessities to Terengganu tomorrow - DPM
Ahmad Zahid said the move was important to ensure adequate supply of food and basic necessities, as well as transport such as boats.
Thu Dec 22 2022
Boats come to the fore at flood-hit Kampung Bawah Lembah
The villagers are forced to use the boats to relocate to the temporary evacuation centre.
Tue Dec 13 2022
Jailing Indonesians for shark finning in Australian waters doesn't solve the real driver - poverty
Desperate Indonesian fishers are setting out across the Arafura Sea in record numbers, with 46 fishing boats detected since June this year.
Wed Dec 07 2022
Agong presents boats as flood preparation for Pekan residents
The Yang di-Pertuan Agong today handed over five fibre boats to residents of the Pekan district to prepare them for the monsoon season.
Fri Dec 02 2022
Dream New Zealand job becomes a flight of fancy
The position of biodiversity supervisor in the tiny town of Haast involves hiking and riding in helicopters and jet boats.
Sat Nov 05 2022
Residents at flood-prone areas advised to evacuate ahead of expected floods
Shahidan Kassim said the move was to minimise the use of assets, especially boats and heavy vehicles during the evacuation process.
Wed Oct 12 2022
The high price of a Sri Lankan family's bid to flee crisis
Hundreds of Sri Lankans have attempted to escape an unprecedented economic meltdown by boarding fishing boats bound for Australia.
Thu Aug 11 2022
KPN ucap takziah kepada keluarga Tun Hanif Omar
Razarudin mewakili keluarga Sang Saka Biru mengucapkan takziah kepada keluarga bekas KPN Tun Mohammed Hanif Omar.
Sat Apr 20 2024
Sofia Jane raih anugerah Pelakon Wanita Terbaik di Festival Filem Asia ke-21
Secara keseluruhan naskhah arahan Badrul Hisham Ismail itu juga berjaya merangkul Anugerah Most Original Film.
Sat Apr 20 2024
Mesir, rakan usaha dapatkan gencatan senjata di Gaza
Mesir sedang berusaha mendapatkan satu gencatan senjata di Semenanjung Gaza dengan sokongan Amerika Syarikat (AS) dan Qatar, kata Menteri Luar Mesir, Sameh Shoukry pada Jumaat.
Sat Apr 20 2024
MediaTek lancar cip Dimensity 6300 dengan teknologi 6nm
Ia dihasilkan dengan teknologi 6nm TSMC dengan konfigurasi dua teras Cortex-A76 sehingga 2.4GHz dan enam teras Cortex A55 sehingga 2.0GHz.
Sat Apr 20 2024
Filem Sheriff pamer sisi berbeza Kamal Affandi sebagai pegawai polis
Filem Sheriff menemui penonton di pawagam mulai 18 April.
Sat Apr 20 2024
Bursa Malaysia dijangka mengalami keadaan tidak banyak berubah minggu depan
FBM KLCI dijangka turun naik dalam julat 1,528 hingga 1,560 minggu depan, dengan sokongan serta-merta pada 1,520, diikuti oleh 1,508.
Sat Apr 20 2024
Noktah kemiskinan tegar, isu kewarganegaraan dibincang bersama MPN PKR Sabah
Anwar yang juga Presiden PKR berkata MPN PKR Sabah telah mengutarakan kepentingan memesatkan usaha menoktahkan kemiskinan tegar di Sabah.
Sat Apr 20 2024
Tun Hanif Omar lakar sejarah Ketua Polis Negara paling lama, termuda
Allahyarham dilantik memegang jawatan Ketua Polis Negara keempat pada usia 35 tahun bermula 8 Jun 1974.
Sat Apr 20 2024
AWANI Ringkas: PM di Sabah, lawatan kerja sehari
Ikuti rangkuman berita utama yang menjadi tumpuan sepanjang hari di Astro AWANI menerusi AWANI Ringkas.
Sat Apr 20 2024
Amelia Henderson jawab tuduhan pakai rantai dengan loket salib
Aktres i.D berikut menerima kecaman kerana memakai loket balerina yang disalah erti oleh warga maya dengan lambang salib.
Sat Apr 20 2024