US plane hit by gunfire on Dallas runway Posted on 16/11/2024 The Southwest Airlines plane was due to fly to Indianapolis when it was hit. (EPA Images pic) WASHINGTON: A Southwest Airlines plane was hit by gunfire while taking off from an airport in the US city of Dallas today, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said. “While taxiing for take-off at Dallas Love Field Airport, Southwest Airlines Flight 2494 was reportedly struck by gunfire near the cockpit,” a statement on the FAA’s website said. “The Boeing 737-800 returned to the gate, where passengers deplaned.” The incident happened at around 8.30pm, with the flight headed from Dallas, Texas, to Indianapolis, Indiana. There were no reported injuries, according to a statement from Dallas Love Field Airport on social media platform X. News
Transport Ministry mulls cargo hub proposal for Sultan Azlan Shah Airport Posted on 02/12/2024 BATU GAJAH, Dec 2 — The Ministry of Transport (MOT) is studying a proposal from the Perak government to build a cargo warehousing complex at the Sultan Azlan Shah Airport (LTSAS) in Ipoh. Its minister, Anthony Loke Siew Fook, said the ministry was studying the matter with Malaysia Airports Holdings… Read More
One killed, dozens injured in Pakistan clashes with Imran Khan supporters Posted on 26/11/2024 The government has used shipping containers to block major roads and streets in Islamabad. (AP pic) ISLAMABAD: At least one policeman was killed and dozens of people injured in Pakistan as supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan clashed with security forces outside the capital Islamabad on Monday, a… Read More
Official: Sabah Health Dept to better address work stress, bullying after doctor’s death in Lahad Datu Posted on 21/11/2024 KOTA KINABALU, Nov 21 — The Sabah Health Department (JKNS) will increase efforts to identify mental health issues among public healthcare workers following the death of a 30-year-old pathologist doctor in Lahad Datu, said Datuk Flovia Ng The assistant minister for community development and people’s well-being said the state department… Read More