Day: March 24, 2026

MMEA Detains Two Oil Tankers For Illegal Ship-to-Ship Transfer

IPOH -- The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) detained two oil tankers suspected of conducting unauthorised ship-to-ship (STS) bunkering activities near Pulau Jarak, Lumut, yesterday. Its Perak director, Captain Mohamad Shukri Khotob, said the vessels were intercepted at 8 pm, some 11 nautical miles east of the island. “Checks revealed that both tankers were suspected of carrying out bunkering activities without a permit and anchoring in an area not authorised by the Director-General of the Malaysia Marine Department. “An estimated 750 metric tonnes of Marine Fuel Oil (MFO) is believed to have been transferred between the tankers,” he said in a statement today. He said both vessels were ordered to anchor 11.5 nautical miles east of Pulau Jarak for handover to investigation officers, with monitoring assisted by the Lumut Sea Surveillance System (SWASLA). Mohamad Shukri said the case is being investigated under the Merchant Shipping Ordinance 1952 for unauthorised oil transfer and anchoring in prohibited areas.

IPOH — The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) detained two oil tankers suspected of conducting unauthorised ship-to-ship (STS) bunkering activities near Pulau Jarak, Lumut, yesterday. Its Perak director, Captain Mohamad Shukri Khotob, said the vessels were intercepted at 8 pm, some 11 nautical miles east of the island. “Checks revealed that both tankers were suspected […]

Unity Spirit Shines at Penang Deputy Chief Minister I’s Open House

BUKIT MERTAJAM, March 24  — Steven Sim Chee Keong, Minister of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives and Member of Parliament for Bukit Mertajam, attended the Hari Raya open house hosted by Mohamad Abd Hamid, Penang Deputy Chief Minister I, at Bertam Perdana, Kepala Batas yesterday. The event was also graced by the presence of Chow Kon […]

Malaysia Reaffirms Ceasefire Call, Strengthens Ties with New Zealand

KUALA LUMPUR — Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reiterated Malaysia’s firm stance calling for an immediate ceasefire and a return to diplomatic negotiations amid escalating tensions in West Asia. In a phone conversation with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, Anwar strongly condemned military actions against Iran and rejected unilateral measures that violate international law. He stressed the need to protect civilians and prioritise peaceful resolution through dialogue. Both leaders also discussed the broader impact of the conflict on global security and the economy, including rising fuel prices affecting New Zealand’s energy sector. Anwar welcomed Wellington’s efforts to enhance energy security and accelerate its transition to renewable energy. The two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening Malaysia–New Zealand relations under the Strategic Partnership framework, particularly in trade, investment and energy cooperation, while pledging continued engagement to address shared global challenges.

KUALA LUMPUR — Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reiterated Malaysia’s firm stance calling for an immediate ceasefire and a return to diplomatic negotiations amid escalating tensions in West Asia. In a phone conversation with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, Anwar strongly condemned military actions against Iran and rejected unilateral measures that violate international law. […]

Malaysia Supports Indonesia’s Diplomatic Efforts To Ease Iran-Israel Conflict – PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will continue to support Indonesia’s diplomatic efforts to ease the Iran-Israel conflict to ensure tensions are reduced and civilian lives are protected. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said such support for Jakarta’s initiative is expected to help open the door to meaningful negotiations towards a peaceful and lasting solution in West Asia. In a Facebook post, Anwar said the matter was among the issues discussed during his telephone conversation with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto yesterday. “We both called for peace, and I informed President Prabowo that Malaysia supports all efforts aimed at achieving peace and resolving the conflict,” he said. Apart from regional and international matters, Anwar said he and Prabowo also agreed to meet soon to further strengthen the already close bilateral relations between the two countries. “We agreed to arrange a meeting in the near future, including my proposal to visit Jakarta as part of efforts to enhance our close bilateral ties,” he said.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) — Malaysia will continue to support Indonesia’s diplomatic efforts to ease the Iran-Israel conflict to ensure tensions are reduced and civilian lives are protected. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said such support for Jakarta’s initiative is expected to help open the door to meaningful negotiations towards a peaceful and lasting […]

Ramanan Hails Malaysian Students’ Double Gold Win at Bangkok Innovation Awards

KUALA LUMPUR — Human Resources Minister Ramanan Ramakrishnan has commended four Malaysian students for their outstanding achievement at the Bangkok Innovation Awards, where they secured two gold medals and second place in the Primary School Engineering category. In a statement, Ramanan said the success reflects the creativity and high-impact thinking of Malaysia’s younger generation on […]

Gerakan Urged to Reform Campaign Strategy Ahead of Key Elections

KUALA LUMPUR — Party President Dominic Lau has called on members of Parti Gerakan Rakyat Malaysia (Gerakan) to embrace political reform and adopt new campaign strategies as the party prepares for upcoming state and general elections. Speaking at Gerakan’s 58th anniversary celebration in Kuala Lumpur, Lau stressed that relying on outdated approaches would hinder the […]

Russia pulls out more personnel from Iran’s Bushehr nuclear plant

Russia pulls out more personnel from Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant

MOSCOW: Russia will continue the process of evacuating its personnel from the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant in Iran, after a series of attacks near the sensitive facility raised security concerns. The head of the country’s nuclear corporation, Rosatom, Alexei Likhachev, confirmed that only a few workers would be left at the site for minimal operations, […]

IWK Steps Up Readiness to Maintain Sewerage Services During Festive Period

PUTRAJAYA, March 24 — The Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA), through its agency Indah Water Konsortium (IWK), has stepped up preparedness measures to ensure the country’s public sewerage system continues to operate efficiently throughout the festive season. In a statement by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation, […]

Temporary Rule Change Expands NZ Fuel Supply Sources

The New Zealand Government has announced a temporary policy change aimed at strengthening the country’s fuel supply resilience, as global market conditions remain tight. Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones said the Government will allow fuel that meets Australian specifications to be imported and sold domestically. The move is intended to give fuel importers greater flexibility […]