Dozens of M’sian holiday-goers unable to enter Thailand due to unresolved passport, tax issues

ALOR SETAR: Dozens of Malaysian holiday-goers wishing to go to Thailand over the long weekend had their dreams dashed at the border due to passport issues, income tax arrears, Customs tax, and unresolved old criminal cases. Kedah Immigration director Mohd Ridzzuan Mohd Zain said the problems were detected through data obtained from the Bukit Kayu Hitam...

Ferry trapped in sandbank earlier continues journey to Langkawi tonight

KUALA PERLIS: A ferry that ran aground after hitting a sandbank while carrying 567 passengers from Kuala Perlis to Langkawi at 2.30pm on Monday (Sept 16), safely continued its trip to Langkawi that evening. Langkawi Ferry Line Ventures Sdn Bhd General Manager (Captain) Dr Baharin Baharom said the passenger ferry was able to move after being...

10 vehicles stranded in Ayer Keroh flash flood

MELAKA: A total of 10 vehicles were trapped in flood water at Jalan Tun Razak, Ayer Keroh on Friday evening (June 28) following a heavy downpour. The weather also uprooted a giant tree, damaging a car and a motorcycle at Jalan Sungai Putat, Batu Berendam. The driver trapped inside his car was later rescued by the Fire...

Thousands stranded at Labuan ferry terminal due to unexpected surge in holiday travel

LABUAN: Over a thousand travellers are stranded at the Labuan roll-on roll-off (Ro-Ro) ferry terminal as the ferry services between Labuan and Menumbok struggled to meet the soaring demand during the “Balik Kampung” season. More than 10,000 residents left for mainland Sabah and Sarawak during the exodus, which coincided with the Kaamatan Festival, Gawai Day celebration,...