Tsunami news for Batu, Indonesia

Koh: Penangites prudent, but definitely not stingy Jan 20, 2005
...cause including welfare, education and charity,� he said at the Tsunami Charity Dinner at ... He said thousands of lives were saved in Batu Feringghi because the ... The Malaysia Star,

Volunteer 'Mother' helps Acehnese in Bandung Jan 17, 2005
Djusmindar, 46, has chosen not to return to her home in Buah Batu, Bandung, since ... to Acehnese students who have worked hard to collect aid for tsunami victims. ... Jakarta Post,

273 with bogus claims off the list Jan 18, 2005
...checks and counter-checks, 2,460 names were left in the list of tsunami victims eligible ... people to eat fish, at the tuna fish landing centre in Batu Maung here ... The Malaysia Star,

Another tsunami survivor rescued in Indian Ocean Jan 10, 2005
...miles from his home into the Indian Ocean by the devastating tsunami on Dec. ... a tuna trawler belonging to a Malaysian company brought in to Batu Maung, Penang ... Xinhua,

Malaysia moves to revive tourism industry after tsunami disaster Jan 14, 2005
...beaches of peninsular Malaysia on December 26 was a secondary tsunami unlike the ... in the island resorts, especially along the tourism belt of Batu Ferringhi in ... Channel News Asia,

I almost gave up hope", says tsunami survivor rescued at sea Jan 10, 2005
...tsunami but was found alive by the crew of Panama-registered MV Durban Bridge. Last Monday, a tuna trawler belonging to a Malaysian company brought in to Batu ... Kazinform,

Charity Walkathon Held For Tsunami Victims Jan 16, 2005
Tsunami Disaster Relief Fund in the Sultanate. A walkathon was held at the Jerudong Park Amphitheatre yesterday. The Mukim Sengkurong and Mukim Pengkalan Batu ... Bru Direct,

Marcus and Jasmin escape Tsunami by just 15 minutes Jan 13, 2005
David, and wife Jasmin escaped the clutches of the devastating Asian tsunami by just ... for a week of rest and relaxation in the province known as Batu Serringhi. ... Kangaroo Island Islander,

Tsunami Victims: Little comfort at relief centre Jan 15, 2005
Seeking refuge at schools which have doubled up as tsunami relief centres, the survivors are ... months from her job as a waitress at a hotel in Batu Ferringhi to ... Malay Mail,

How Malaysia Plans to Help its Own Tsunami Victims Jan 11, 2005
But those hotels at the tourism belt of Batu Ferringhi, and tourism attractions over the island and in mainland are not affected at all by the tsunami incident ... Radio Singapore International,

Editor home safely after honeymoon tsunami terror Jan 9, 2005
...the newsroom of the Sidmouth Herald following her lucky escape from the tsunami terror ... around 9.30am on Boxing Day in the beach resort of Batu Ferringhi, where ... HoldTheFrontPage.co.uk,

Fishermen seek role in mangrove replanting project Jan 18, 2005
PENANG: The tsunami disaster has given the Penang Inshore Fishermen Welfare Association ... Pifwa members have replanted 25,000 mangrove saplings in Batu Kawan and ... Malay Mail,

Malaysians in Penang come together to help cope with tsunami ... Dec 28, 2004
Following the deadly tsunami waves on Sunday, boats washed up on shore are ... spirit of cooperation or "gotong-royong", villagers of Kampung Sungai Batu in Penang ... Channel News Asia,

Malaysian police confirm 44 deaths in tsunami disaster Dec 26, 2004
Batu Feringghi and Tanjong Tokong are two popular beaches in Penang Island which was hit hard by tsunami tidal waves Sunday. Meanwhile ... Xinhua,

Tsunami ... at least 8 in Malaysia Dec 26, 2004
At least eight people were ... after a tsunami triggered by an earthquake struck a ... He said the eight who ... at the Batu Ferringhi beach were mostly ... ABC Online,

Tsunami ... 21 in Malaysia Dec 26, 2004
...have been ... and dozens missing and feared drowned after a tsunami triggered by ... were swept out to sea as they picnicked at the popular Batu Ferringhi beach ... Reuters,

Malaysia tsunami toll rises to 41 Dec 26, 2004
...was under way for a four-year-old boy and his 13-year-old sister who were reported missing at the popular Batu Ferringhi beach ... But among the tsunami-hit nations ... Melbourne Herald Sun,

Baby floats to safety on mattress in tsunami Dec 27, 2004
...reports. S Tulasi was sleeping in a room behind her father's food stall on Penang's popular Batu Ferringhi beach when the waves hit. ... ABC Online,

Tech sector escapes tsunami Jan 3, 2005
IN Malay it's Batu Ferringhi, or Foreigners' Rock, and it bore the brunt of the damage as last week's tsunami hit the Malaysian state of Penang, giant waves ... NEWS.com.au,

Asia ; Tsunami ... at least 28 in Malaysia Dec 26, 2004
Some of those ... were picnickers and jet skiers at the popular Batu Ferringhi beach on Penang island, including a family of five. ... Keralanext,

Police officer outran tsunami Dec 27, 2004
...police officer holidaying in Malaysia has told how she outran the tsunami that struck ... their lives as the wave surged up the shore at popular Batu Ferringhi on ... Brisbane Courier Mail,

Tourists return to Malaysia beaches; tsunami toll 52 Dec 27, 2004
...began cleaning up a day after the region's worst tsunami in decades ... 52 people, injured 218 and left at least two dozens missing. At Batu Ferringhi, a ... Deepika,

Tsunami ... at least 28 in Malaysia Dec 26, 2004
..."But among the tsunami-hit nations ... Some of those ... were picnickers and jet skiers at the popular Batu Ferringhi beach on Penang island, including a family ... Reuters,

Tsunami disaster ... 30 in Malaysia Dec 26, 2004
...at the Penang Hospital morgue said it had received 11 bodies from Batu Ferringhi while ... were found at Kuala Muda in Kedah State where the tsunami roared through ... Xinhua,

Body of last Batu Ferringhi victim found Dec 29, 2004
PENANG: All victims of the tsunami disaster who were reported missing in Batu Ferringhi have been found, said state deputy police chief Senior Asst Comm II ... The Malaysia Star,

PM Abdullah orders financial aid for tsunami victims Dec 27, 2004
Badawi has ordered the Finance Ministry to disburse financial aid to tsunami victims ... Over at a centre in Batu Ferringi in the neighbouring state of Penang, over ... Channel News Asia,

Business at Batu Ferringhi badly hit Dec 29, 2004
PENANG: Most businesses along the Batu Ferringhi tourist belt are still suffering from the tsunami effects with business slowing down after Sunday’s incident ... The Malaysia Star,

Singaporean tourists recount tsunami experiences Dec 28, 2004
Kamaria Kassim was on Batu Ferringhi Beach on December 26 with her husband and ... has had close encounters with earthquakes in Japan; but Sunday's tsunami was her ... Channel News Asia,

Tsunami spurs haunting familiarity Jan 3, 2005
...have visited several times -- bore the brunt of the deadly tsunami in Thailand ... Batu Feringgi beach in Malacca, Malaysia; Patong beach in Phuket; the Hikkaduwa ... China Daily,

Relatives, friends grieve for tsunami victim Stephanie Ong Jan 1, 2005
Many turned up for her wake at Block 5A, Jalan Batu on Saturday ... year-old son Wei En has returned to Singapore after he miraculously survived the tsunami and was ... Channel News Asia,

Rescue team from Dubai flies to tsunami-hit areas Dec 27, 2004
The statement read: “The impact of tsunami phenomena that struck Penang's tourism belt of Batu Ferringhi, on Sunday, December 26, was minimal as MAH Penang ... Khaleej Times,

M'sian ship rescues Aceh tsunami victim in Indian ocean Jan 2, 2005
It was another case of "never say die" in the tsunami catastrophe when an ... An official of the Malaysian International Tuna Port (MITP) in Batu Maung here said ... Kazinform,

Jerudong Police Slate Walkathon To Mark Anniversary Jan 18, 2005
The walkathon will also coincide with the collection of donations for tsunami victims ... targets those residing in Mukim Sengkurong and Mukim Pengkalan Batu, is in ... Bru Direct,

Tsunami ... at least eight in Malaysia Dec 26, 2004
Dec 26 (Reuters) At least eight people were ... after a tsunami triggered by ... He said the eight who ... at the Batu Ferringhi beach were mostly picnickers ... Deepika,

Mattress saves baby from killer tsunami Dec 28, 2004
...was hit by killer tidal waves, local media reported.S Tulasi was sleeping in a room behind her father’s food stall on Penang’s popular Batu Ferringhi beach ... Navhind Times,

Home ‘empty’ now for couple Jan 11, 2005
...flat, having lost his five-and-a-half-month-old baby in the tsunami disaster two ... the same any more without my little boy,� he said at his Batu Lanchang flat ... The Malaysia Star,

Don't touch the mangroves Jan 9, 2005
...damage on Dec 26 because the mangroves shielded them from the strong waves and acted as a buffer when the tsunami hit Pulau Betong, Balik Pulau, Batu Kawan and ... New Straits Times,

Sask. couple overjoyed to learn son survived tsunami Dec 29, 2004
Jasper had been staying at a guest house at Batu Ferringhi, northwest of Penang island. ... They'd actually had to get up and run away from the tsunami," Mary Beth ... CBC Saskatchewan,

Resort island's guests unwilling to cut vacations short Dec 27, 2004
..."The tsunami will not drive me out of this place.". Mohamad Saufi Mohamad Hassan, 19, was picnicking with his mother and two sisters on Batu Ferringhi Beach ... The Globe and Mail (subscription),

Waves as high as trees hit coast Dec 27, 2004
...and two sisters were swept away as they picnicked on Batu Ferringhi beach. ... Muda coast on the mainland of the Malaysian peninsular, the tsunami roared through ... NEWS.com.au,

The wave that shook the world Jan 1, 2005
Directly in the path of the tsunami lay the island of Penang, Malaysia's only ... By the time the waves reached the hotels and beaches of Batu Feringhee, Penang's ... Independent,

Tourists return to Malaysia beaches for clean-up Dec 26, 2004
...up a day after the region's worst tsunami in decades ... 44 people, injured 200 and left at least 35 missing. At the beach resort of Batu Ferringhi, on the ... Reuters,

Calm centenarian unperturbed by the recent disaster Jan 10, 2005
...“Before the tsunami struck, she was very independent. ... He, however, said his sister in Batu Gajah had not contacted their mother since the incident. ... The Malaysia Star,

Floating mattress saves 20-day-old baby from drowning Dec 27, 2004
When the tsunami hit the popular Miami Beach in Batu Ferringhi here at about 1.15pm, S. Tulasi was sleeping in a room behind her father’s western food outlet ... The Malaysia Star,

Malawati fit to leave hospital Jan 10, 2005
Authority (LKIM) complex in Batu Maung last Tuesday. She has been in the hospital's isolation ward for observation since then. When the tsunami struck Malawati ... New Straits Times,

Malaysia escapes, but not unscathed Jan 3, 2005
...don't see any significant impact on tourism as a result of the tsunami. ... tourist cancellations but only certain parts of the tourist belt in Batu Ferringhi and ... Asia Times Online,

Death came out of the blue, from Thailand to India and Africa Dec 28, 2004
...and jet skiing off beaches on the island of Penang who were struck by the tsunami. ... "It was crazy," said Lin Wei Song, a restaurant owner on Batu Ferringhi. ... Taipei Times,

12 more bodies found in Penang Dec 27, 2004
PENANG: Another 12 victims of the tsunami were recovered in Batu Feringghi, Tanjong Tokong, Pasir Panjang and Pantai Aceh, bringing the total number of deaths ... The Malaysia Star,

For want of a nail Jan 2, 2005
...government lost its nerve, cordoned off the areas where the tsunami struck in ... The beachboys in Batu Ferringhi, Penang, moved into action when told by friends ... Malaysia Kini,

Floating mattress saves 20-day-old Dec 28, 2004
When the tsunami hit the popular Miami Beach in Batu Ferringhi, S Tulasi, was sleeping in a room behind her father's western food outlet along the beach. ... Times of India,

Picnickers die in Malaysia Dec 26, 2004
...a tsunami triggered by a huge earthquake struck Malaysia’s northern coast today. Most of those ... were swept out to sea as they picnicked at the Batu ... Calcutta Telegraph,

PM: We will work with other nations that have early warning ... Dec 30, 2004
A total of 122 victims from Batu Maung and Bayan Lepas, whose houses were damaged in Sunday’s tsunami received RM500 each from the National Welfare Department ... The Malaysia Star,

Tidal wave horror Dec 27, 2004
...in Penang, Kedah, Perlis and Perak after an unprecedented tsunami triggered by a ... who were spending the festive weekend along the beaches at Batu Ferringhi and ... Daily Express,

Disaster in paradise Dec 28, 2004
...at 9.15am local time (2.15am GMT), shortly before the devastating tsunami struck the ... At Unawatuna in Sri Lanka, Koh Phi Phi in Thailand and Batu Ferringhi on ... Belfast Telegraph (subscription),

Postman brings a cheer to victims Dec 30, 2004
SUNGAI PETANI: Tsunami or not, postman Kamaruzzaman Md Arshad makes it a point ... Attached to the Tikam Batu post office, near Kota Kuala Muda, Kamaruzzaman was ... The Malaysia Star,

Change of route led tuna boat to Aceh victim Jan 3, 2005
...to steer his vessel past the Nicobar Islands and Aceh to get back to the Malaysian International Tuna Port in Batu Maung here ... �When the tsunami rocked the ... The Malaysia Star,

Picnic outings end in multiple deaths Dec 26, 2004
...were ... and dozens missing and feared drowned after a tsunami struck Malaysia's ... swept out to sea as they picnicked at Penang's popular Batu Ferringhi beach ... The Age (subscription),

Refugees cry out for medical help Dec 30, 2004
...those stranded in the districts of Saenuddon, Tanah Pasir, Lhoksukon and Muara Batu. ... from depression, which could make them vulnerable to post-tsunami diseases ... Jakarta Post,

Fifty-three dead, 34 missing after tidal waves hit Malaysia Dec 26, 2004
...diving in the Emerald Cave off Thailand’s southern coast after a huge tsunami struck. ... Waves reaching 3m was reported at Batu Maung and between 2.4m and 3m at ... The Malaysia Star,

NS trainees do clean-up duty Jan 9, 2005
...service (NS) trainees from three camps in Kedah took part in a six-hour gotong-royong in tsunami-hit Kota ... Kuala Sungai Batu was the worst hit area in Perlis. ... The Malaysia Star,

Government hands out aid to fishermen Jan 11, 2005
Tan, whose boat engine was damaged in the tsunami disaster on Dec 26, estimated repairs to ... I am thankful,� he said at the Kampung Sungai Batu community hall ... The Malaysia Star,

Disaster shows power of nature Dec 27, 2004
Tsunami (pronounced “soo nahm’ee) is a Japanese word which means harbour wave ... A former schoolmate, Chun Wah, who stayed near Batu Ferringhi, where the beach ... The Malaysia Star,

Baby floats to safety on mattress Dec 28, 2004
...behind her father’s food stall on Penang’s popular Batu Ferringhi beach ... said Tuesday morning that dozens of foreigners who survived the tsunami have come ... Manila Times,

Fate of hundreds of prisoners in flooded Aceh prison unknown Jan 1, 2005
...the waves approached," said Benseh, who was in Jakarta when the tsunami struck the ... Sofyan Ibrahim Tiba, was transferred about a month later to a Batu jail in ... Channel News Asia,

Agencies told to be diligent in disbursement of funds Jan 9, 2005
...bodies involved in the disbursement of monetary aid to tsunami-affected victims need ... were either damaged or destroyed at the Kampung Sungai Batu community hall ... New Straits Times,

Operators offer no-fee refunds as hotels try to run as normal Dec 27, 2004
But hoteliers at Batu Ferringhi, on its north coast, said the waters that caused ... The Golden Sands Resort sits next to the tsunami-hit beach, but its chief ... Sydney Morning Herald (subscription),

Najib: Fishermen can return to sea Jan 4, 2005
...repairs had been set up under the Balik Pulau district tsunami relief fund ... The workshops are located at Sungai Batu, Sungai Burung, Pulau Betong, Kuala Sungai ... The Malaysia Star,

Disaster unites GAM, Acehnese in brotherhood Jan 2, 2005
GAM fighters were providing humanitarian aid services mostly in Muara Batu, Blang Mangat ... each other," said Wan Lena, whose home was destroyed by the tsunami. ... Jakarta Post,

Malaysians suggest ways to devise better alert system Jan 1, 2005
...the police, most have been found, those from the stretch of Batu Feringghi till ... When he heard about the tsunami from his relative, he tried to get everyone in ... Channel News Asia,

Palestinians save Israeli couple Dec 29, 2004
...to war, as they struggled to cope with the aftermath of a devastating tsunami. ... tower in front of Shangri-La’s Golden Sands resort in Batu Feringghi, noticed ... Indian Express,

Despite temporary disruption to tourism, general impact is limited Dec 29, 2004
...debris into eight hotels in Langkawi and four in Penang along Batu Ferringhi ... to Phuket following the closure of Phuket airport on Sunday after the tsunami strike ... Hotels Magazine,

Hoteliers don't see tsunamis dampening regional tourism in the ... Dec 28, 2004
Notwithstanding the obvious short-term impact of the tsunami tragedy, Mr Lim said he ... Closer to home, the popular Batu Ferringhi tourist strip on the Malaysian ... Hotels Magazine,

MediaSyndicate --- Free Press Release, PR, IR, News Post & Media ... Jan 4, 2005
...ask whether our teams in South East Asia were OK following the tsunami that resulted ... in Penang and would have been on a beach near to Batu Ferringhi (Ferringhi ... MediaSyndicate (press release)

Quake was scary: Tourist Dec 28, 2004
TOURIST holidaying in Malaysia said the earthquake that preceded the tsunami was so ... half an hour later, tidal waves crashed into hotels in Batu Ferringi, 10kms ... Fiji Times,

Tidal waves kill over 8,400 in Asia Dec 26, 2004
The center said people were swept away in Phuket by a tsunami with 16-foot ... The victims were swimming off the popular Batu Ferringhi beach when the wave hit, a ... The Daily Star,

Beach holidays turn deadly for foreigners too Dec 26, 2004
...were spending Christmas on Phuket in Thailand when Sunday’s tsunami struck ... Tidal waves hit Batu Feringghi beaches, which are normally crowded during the peak ... Khaleej Times,

Country by country: counting the damage Dec 31, 2004
...resorts of Cenang and Pantai Kok beach on Langkawi, and Batu Ferringhi on ... The tsunami did not appear to have affected tourist destinations, with the possible ... Telegraph.co.uk,

Tidal waves leave thousands ... in Asia after earthquake Dec 26, 2004
...local officials said, adding that it also caused a 5-meter-high tsunami at Meureudu ... were swept out to sea as they were at the popular Batu Ferringhi beach on ... Viet Nam News Agency,

Act of God - How a simple choice saved one Glen Innes couple from ... Jan 5, 2005
...were partway through a fortnight's honeymoon in Malaysia when the Tsunami hit the ... Enjoying a delayed honeymoon at Batu Ferringi beach on the northwest coast of ... Glen Innes Examiner,

Earthquake, Tsunamis Kill at Least 10,000 in Asia (Update13) Dec 26, 2004
Tsunami waves along the north coast of Aceh knocked out at least one bridge ... on the island of Penang, including eight on the resort beach of Batu Ferringhi, AFP ... Bloomberg

Earthquake, Tidal Waves Kill More Than 4,000 in Asia (Update11) Dec 26, 2004
Tsunami waves along the north coast of Aceh, knocked out at least one bridge ... and several were missing in Malaysia after a tidal wave hit Batu Ferringhi beach ... Bloomberg

Tsunamis kill thousands Dec 26, 2004
...police said 21 people were killed, mostly picnickers at the Batu Ferringhi beach on ... The world's worst tsunami in recent history struck on July 17, 1998, when ... The Age (subscription),

Malaysian police confirm 5 ... in tidal wave Dec 26, 2004
Malaysian Police confirmed that five people were ... by a tsunami tidal wave ... the bodies of two men and three women were found at popular Batu Ferringhi beach ... Xinhua,

Evacuation Of Penang, Kedah coast Dec 26, 2004
...and vehicles were destroyed in Penang, Kedah, Perlis and Perak by the tsunami. ... who were spending the festive weekend along the beaches at Batu Ferringhi and ... Washington Times,

Malaysian boat to arrive with Indonesian survivor Jan 2, 2005
...here at noon today with a woman, believed to be an Indonesian tsunami survivor ... A check with the Malaysia International Tuna Port in Batu Maung revealed that the ... The Malaysia Star,

Baywatch alert for more beaches Dec 29, 2004
...no casualties were reported along the two-kilometre beachfront in Batu Ferringhi where ... On post-tsunami operations, he said government agencies were clearing up ... The Malaysia Star,

City Hall cancels New Year party permits Dec 30, 2004
...cancel all festivities originally planned to usher in 2005 in view of the tsunami tragedy ... session from 7.30pm to 9.30pm tomorrow at its premises in Batu Berendam ... The Malaysia Star,

Latest travel to Indian Ocean Dec 27, 2004
...and is working to repair 30 beachfront rooms flooded in the tsunami’s wake. ... All roads leading to Tanjung Bunga and Batu Ferringhi are already open and ferry ... The Times,

Quake, Tidal Waves Kill Thousands in Asia Dec 26, 2004
1,651 people were confirmed ... and many more missing as tsunami waves smashed ... The victims were swimming off the popular Batu Ferringhi beach when the wave hit ... Kavkaz Center,

Acehnese migrants see better future on their own soil 24 Jan 2005
...soon," said Lisman, who works as a fence welder in the Batu Aji area ... unless there's another better opportunity," said Lisman, who lost a sibling to the tsunami. ... Jakarta Post,

Koh: Penangites prudent, but definitely not stingy Jan 20, 2005
...cause including welfare, education and charity,� he said at the Tsunami Charity Dinner at ... He said thousands of lives were saved in Batu Feringghi because the ... The Malaysia Star,

Volunteer 'Mother' helps Acehnese in Bandung Jan 17, 2005
Djusmindar, 46, has chosen not to return to her home in Buah Batu, Bandung, since ... to Acehnese students who have worked hard to collect aid for tsunami victims. ... Jakarta Post,

273 with bogus claims off the list Jan 18, 2005
...checks and counter-checks, 2,460 names were left in the list of tsunami victims eligible ... people to eat fish, at the tuna fish landing centre in Batu Maung here ... The Malaysia Star,

Another tsunami survivor rescued in Indian Ocean Jan 10, 2005
...miles from his home into the Indian Ocean by the devastating tsunami on Dec. ... a tuna trawler belonging to a Malaysian company brought in to Batu Maung, Penang ... Xinhua,

Malaysia moves to revive tourism industry after tsunami disaster Jan 14, 2005
...beaches of peninsular Malaysia on December 26 was a secondary tsunami unlike the ... in the island resorts, especially along the tourism belt of Batu Ferringhi in ... Channel News Asia,

I almost gave up hope", says tsunami survivor rescued at sea Jan 10, 2005
...tsunami but was found alive by the crew of Panama-registered MV Durban Bridge. Last Monday, a tuna trawler belonging to a Malaysian company brought in to Batu ... Kazinform,

Charity Walkathon Held For Tsunami Victims Jan 16, 2005
Tsunami Disaster Relief Fund in the Sultanate. A walkathon was held at the Jerudong Park Amphitheatre yesterday. The Mukim Sengkurong and Mukim Pengkalan Batu ... Bru Direct,

Marcus and Jasmin escape Tsunami by just 15 minutes Jan 13, 2005
David, and wife Jasmin escaped the clutches of the devastating Asian tsunami by just ... for a week of rest and relaxation in the province known as Batu Serringhi. ... Kangaroo Island Islander,

Tsunami Victims: Little comfort at relief centre Jan 15, 2005
Seeking refuge at schools which have doubled up as tsunami relief centres, the survivors are ... months from her job as a waitress at a hotel in Batu Ferringhi to ... Malay Mail,

How Malaysia Plans to Help its Own Tsunami Victims Jan 11, 2005
But those hotels at the tourism belt of Batu Ferringhi, and tourism attractions over the island and in mainland are not affected at all by the tsunami incident ... Radio Singapore International,

Editor home safely after honeymoon tsunami terror Jan 9, 2005
...the newsroom of the Sidmouth Herald following her lucky escape from the tsunami terror ... around 9.30am on Boxing Day in the beach resort of Batu Ferringhi, where ... HoldTheFrontPage.co.uk,

Fishermen seek role in mangrove replanting project Jan 18, 2005
PENANG: The tsunami disaster has given the Penang Inshore Fishermen Welfare Association ... Pifwa members have replanted 25,000 mangrove saplings in Batu Kawan and ... Malay Mail,

Malaysians in Penang come together to help cope with tsunami ... Dec 28, 2004
Following the deadly tsunami waves on Sunday, boats washed up on shore are ... spirit of cooperation or "gotong-royong", villagers of Kampung Sungai Batu in Penang ... Channel News Asia,

Malaysian police confirm 44 deaths in tsunami disaster Dec 26, 2004
Batu Feringghi and Tanjong Tokong are two popular beaches in Penang Island which was hit hard by tsunami tidal waves Sunday. Meanwhile ... Xinhua,

Tsunami ... at least 8 in Malaysia Dec 26, 2004
At least eight people were ... after a tsunami triggered by an earthquake struck a ... He said the eight who ... at the Batu Ferringhi beach were mostly ... ABC Online,

Tsunami ... 21 in Malaysia Dec 26, 2004
...have been ... and dozens missing and feared drowned after a tsunami triggered by ... were swept out to sea as they picnicked at the popular Batu Ferringhi beach ... Reuters,

Malaysia tsunami toll rises to 41 Dec 26, 2004
...was under way for a four-year-old boy and his 13-year-old sister who were reported missing at the popular Batu Ferringhi beach ... But among the tsunami-hit nations ... Melbourne Herald Sun,

Baby floats to safety on mattress in tsunami Dec 27, 2004
...reports. S Tulasi was sleeping in a room behind her father's food stall on Penang's popular Batu Ferringhi beach when the waves hit. ... ABC Online,

Tech sector escapes tsunami Jan 3, 2005
IN Malay it's Batu Ferringhi, or Foreigners' Rock, and it bore the brunt of the damage as last week's tsunami hit the Malaysian state of Penang, giant waves ... NEWS.com.au,

Asia ; Tsunami ... at least 28 in Malaysia Dec 26, 2004
Some of those ... were picnickers and jet skiers at the popular Batu Ferringhi beach on Penang island, including a family of five. ... Keralanext,

Police officer outran tsunami Dec 27, 2004
...police officer holidaying in Malaysia has told how she outran the tsunami that struck ... their lives as the wave surged up the shore at popular Batu Ferringhi on ... Brisbane Courier Mail,

Tourists return to Malaysia beaches; tsunami toll 52 Dec 27, 2004
...began cleaning up a day after the region's worst tsunami in decades ... 52 people, injured 218 and left at least two dozens missing. At Batu Ferringhi, a ... Deepika,

Tsunami ... at least 28 in Malaysia Dec 26, 2004
..."But among the tsunami-hit nations ... Some of those ... were picnickers and jet skiers at the popular Batu Ferringhi beach on Penang island, including a family ... Reuters,

Tsunami disaster ... 30 in Malaysia Dec 26, 2004
...at the Penang Hospital morgue said it had received 11 bodies from Batu Ferringhi while ... were found at Kuala Muda in Kedah State where the tsunami roared through ... Xinhua,

Body of last Batu Ferringhi victim found Dec 29, 2004
PENANG: All victims of the tsunami disaster who were reported missing in Batu Ferringhi have been found, said state deputy police chief Senior Asst Comm II ... The Malaysia Star,

PM Abdullah orders financial aid for tsunami victims Dec 27, 2004
Badawi has ordered the Finance Ministry to disburse financial aid to tsunami victims ... Over at a centre in Batu Ferringi in the neighbouring state of Penang, over ... Channel News Asia,

Business at Batu Ferringhi badly hit Dec 29, 2004
PENANG: Most businesses along the Batu Ferringhi tourist belt are still suffering from the tsunami effects with business slowing down after Sunday’s incident ... The Malaysia Star,

Singaporean tourists recount tsunami experiences Dec 28, 2004
Kamaria Kassim was on Batu Ferringhi Beach on December 26 with her husband and ... has had close encounters with earthquakes in Japan; but Sunday's tsunami was her ... Channel News Asia,

Tsunami spurs haunting familiarity Jan 3, 2005
...have visited several times -- bore the brunt of the deadly tsunami in Thailand ... Batu Feringgi beach in Malacca, Malaysia; Patong beach in Phuket; the Hikkaduwa ... China Daily,

Relatives, friends grieve for tsunami victim Stephanie Ong Jan 1, 2005
Many turned up for her wake at Block 5A, Jalan Batu on Saturday ... year-old son Wei En has returned to Singapore after he miraculously survived the tsunami and was ... Channel News Asia,

Rescue team from Dubai flies to tsunami-hit areas Dec 27, 2004
The statement read: “The impact of tsunami phenomena that struck Penang's tourism belt of Batu Ferringhi, on Sunday, December 26, was minimal as MAH Penang ... Khaleej Times,

M'sian ship rescues Aceh tsunami victim in Indian ocean Jan 2, 2005
It was another case of "never say die" in the tsunami catastrophe when an ... An official of the Malaysian International Tuna Port (MITP) in Batu Maung here said ... Kazinform,

Jerudong Police Slate Walkathon To Mark Anniversary Jan 18, 2005
The walkathon will also coincide with the collection of donations for tsunami victims ... targets those residing in Mukim Sengkurong and Mukim Pengkalan Batu, is in ... Bru Direct,

Tsunami ... at least eight in Malaysia Dec 26, 2004
Dec 26 (Reuters) At least eight people were ... after a tsunami triggered by ... He said the eight who ... at the Batu Ferringhi beach were mostly picnickers ... Deepika,

Mattress saves baby from killer tsunami Dec 28, 2004
...was hit by killer tidal waves, local media reported.S Tulasi was sleeping in a room behind her father’s food stall on Penang’s popular Batu Ferringhi beach ... Navhind Times,

Home ‘empty’ now for couple Jan 11, 2005
...flat, having lost his five-and-a-half-month-old baby in the tsunami disaster two ... the same any more without my little boy,� he said at his Batu Lanchang flat ... The Malaysia Star,

Don't touch the mangroves Jan 9, 2005
...damage on Dec 26 because the mangroves shielded them from the strong waves and acted as a buffer when the tsunami hit Pulau Betong, Balik Pulau, Batu Kawan and ... New Straits Times,

Sask. couple overjoyed to learn son survived tsunami Dec 29, 2004
Jasper had been staying at a guest house at Batu Ferringhi, northwest of Penang island. ... They'd actually had to get up and run away from the tsunami," Mary Beth ... CBC Saskatchewan,

Resort island's guests unwilling to cut vacations short Dec 27, 2004
..."The tsunami will not drive me out of this place.". Mohamad Saufi Mohamad Hassan, 19, was picnicking with his mother and two sisters on Batu Ferringhi Beach ... The Globe and Mail (subscription),

Waves as high as trees hit coast Dec 27, 2004
...and two sisters were swept away as they picnicked on Batu Ferringhi beach. ... Muda coast on the mainland of the Malaysian peninsular, the tsunami roared through ... NEWS.com.au,

The wave that shook the world Jan 1, 2005
Directly in the path of the tsunami lay the island of Penang, Malaysia's only ... By the time the waves reached the hotels and beaches of Batu Feringhee, Penang's ... Independent,

Tourists return to Malaysia beaches for clean-up Dec 26, 2004
...up a day after the region's worst tsunami in decades ... 44 people, injured 200 and left at least 35 missing. At the beach resort of Batu Ferringhi, on the ... Reuters,

Calm centenarian unperturbed by the recent disaster Jan 10, 2005
...“Before the tsunami struck, she was very independent. ... He, however, said his sister in Batu Gajah had not contacted their mother since the incident. ... The Malaysia Star,

Floating mattress saves 20-day-old baby from drowning Dec 27, 2004
When the tsunami hit the popular Miami Beach in Batu Ferringhi here at about 1.15pm, S. Tulasi was sleeping in a room behind her father’s western food outlet ... The Malaysia Star,

Malawati fit to leave hospital Jan 10, 2005
Authority (LKIM) complex in Batu Maung last Tuesday. She has been in the hospital's isolation ward for observation since then. When the tsunami struck Malawati ... New Straits Times,

Malaysia escapes, but not unscathed Jan 3, 2005
...don't see any significant impact on tourism as a result of the tsunami. ... tourist cancellations but only certain parts of the tourist belt in Batu Ferringhi and ... Asia Times Online,

Death came out of the blue, from Thailand to India and Africa Dec 28, 2004
...and jet skiing off beaches on the island of Penang who were struck by the tsunami. ... "It was crazy," said Lin Wei Song, a restaurant owner on Batu Ferringhi. ... Taipei Times,

12 more bodies found in Penang Dec 27, 2004
PENANG: Another 12 victims of the tsunami were recovered in Batu Feringghi, Tanjong Tokong, Pasir Panjang and Pantai Aceh, bringing the total number of deaths ... The Malaysia Star,

For want of a nail Jan 2, 2005
...government lost its nerve, cordoned off the areas where the tsunami struck in ... The beachboys in Batu Ferringhi, Penang, moved into action when told by friends ... Malaysia Kini,

Floating mattress saves 20-day-old Dec 28, 2004
When the tsunami hit the popular Miami Beach in Batu Ferringhi, S Tulasi, was sleeping in a room behind her father's western food outlet along the beach. ... Times of India,

Picnickers die in Malaysia Dec 26, 2004
...a tsunami triggered by a huge earthquake struck Malaysia’s northern coast today. Most of those ... were swept out to sea as they picnicked at the Batu ... Calcutta Telegraph,

PM: We will work with other nations that have early warning ... Dec 30, 2004
A total of 122 victims from Batu Maung and Bayan Lepas, whose houses were damaged in Sunday’s tsunami received RM500 each from the National Welfare Department ... The Malaysia Star,

Tidal wave horror Dec 27, 2004
...in Penang, Kedah, Perlis and Perak after an unprecedented tsunami triggered by a ... who were spending the festive weekend along the beaches at Batu Ferringhi and ... Daily Express,

Disaster in paradise Dec 28, 2004
...at 9.15am local time (2.15am GMT), shortly before the devastating tsunami struck the ... At Unawatuna in Sri Lanka, Koh Phi Phi in Thailand and Batu Ferringhi on ... Belfast Telegraph (subscription),

Postman brings a cheer to victims Dec 30, 2004
SUNGAI PETANI: Tsunami or not, postman Kamaruzzaman Md Arshad makes it a point ... Attached to the Tikam Batu post office, near Kota Kuala Muda, Kamaruzzaman was ... The Malaysia Star,

Change of route led tuna boat to Aceh victim Jan 3, 2005
...to steer his vessel past the Nicobar Islands and Aceh to get back to the Malaysian International Tuna Port in Batu Maung here ... �When the tsunami rocked the ... The Malaysia Star,

Picnic outings end in multiple deaths Dec 26, 2004
...were ... and dozens missing and feared drowned after a tsunami struck Malaysia's ... swept out to sea as they picnicked at Penang's popular Batu Ferringhi beach ... The Age (subscription),

Refugees cry out for medical help Dec 30, 2004
...those stranded in the districts of Saenuddon, Tanah Pasir, Lhoksukon and Muara Batu. ... from depression, which could make them vulnerable to post-tsunami diseases ... Jakarta Post,

Fifty-three dead, 34 missing after tidal waves hit Malaysia Dec 26, 2004
...diving in the Emerald Cave off Thailand’s southern coast after a huge tsunami struck. ... Waves reaching 3m was reported at Batu Maung and between 2.4m and 3m at ... The Malaysia Star,

NS trainees do clean-up duty Jan 9, 2005
...service (NS) trainees from three camps in Kedah took part in a six-hour gotong-royong in tsunami-hit Kota ... Kuala Sungai Batu was the worst hit area in Perlis. ... The Malaysia Star,

Government hands out aid to fishermen Jan 11, 2005
Tan, whose boat engine was damaged in the tsunami disaster on Dec 26, estimated repairs to ... I am thankful,� he said at the Kampung Sungai Batu community hall ... The Malaysia Star,

Disaster shows power of nature Dec 27, 2004
Tsunami (pronounced “soo nahm’ee) is a Japanese word which means harbour wave ... A former schoolmate, Chun Wah, who stayed near Batu Ferringhi, where the beach ... The Malaysia Star,

Baby floats to safety on mattress Dec 28, 2004
...behind her father’s food stall on Penang’s popular Batu Ferringhi beach ... said Tuesday morning that dozens of foreigners who survived the tsunami have come ... Manila Times,

Fate of hundreds of prisoners in flooded Aceh prison unknown Jan 1, 2005
...the waves approached," said Benseh, who was in Jakarta when the tsunami struck the ... Sofyan Ibrahim Tiba, was transferred about a month later to a Batu jail in ... Channel News Asia,

Agencies told to be diligent in disbursement of funds Jan 9, 2005
...bodies involved in the disbursement of monetary aid to tsunami-affected victims need ... were either damaged or destroyed at the Kampung Sungai Batu community hall ... New Straits Times,

Operators offer no-fee refunds as hotels try to run as normal Dec 27, 2004
But hoteliers at Batu Ferringhi, on its north coast, said the waters that caused ... The Golden Sands Resort sits next to the tsunami-hit beach, but its chief ... Sydney Morning Herald (subscription),

Najib: Fishermen can return to sea Jan 4, 2005
...repairs had been set up under the Balik Pulau district tsunami relief fund ... The workshops are located at Sungai Batu, Sungai Burung, Pulau Betong, Kuala Sungai ... The Malaysia Star,

Disaster unites GAM, Acehnese in brotherhood Jan 2, 2005
GAM fighters were providing humanitarian aid services mostly in Muara Batu, Blang Mangat ... each other," said Wan Lena, whose home was destroyed by the tsunami. ... Jakarta Post,

Malaysians suggest ways to devise better alert system Jan 1, 2005
...the police, most have been found, those from the stretch of Batu Feringghi till ... When he heard about the tsunami from his relative, he tried to get everyone in ... Channel News Asia,

Palestinians save Israeli couple Dec 29, 2004
...to war, as they struggled to cope with the aftermath of a devastating tsunami. ... tower in front of Shangri-La’s Golden Sands resort in Batu Feringghi, noticed ... Indian Express,

Despite temporary disruption to tourism, general impact is limited Dec 29, 2004
...debris into eight hotels in Langkawi and four in Penang along Batu Ferringhi ... to Phuket following the closure of Phuket airport on Sunday after the tsunami strike ... Hotels Magazine,

Hoteliers don't see tsunamis dampening regional tourism in the ... Dec 28, 2004
Notwithstanding the obvious short-term impact of the tsunami tragedy, Mr Lim said he ... Closer to home, the popular Batu Ferringhi tourist strip on the Malaysian ... Hotels Magazine,

MediaSyndicate --- Free Press Release, PR, IR, News Post & Media ... Jan 4, 2005
...ask whether our teams in South East Asia were OK following the tsunami that resulted ... in Penang and would have been on a beach near to Batu Ferringhi (Ferringhi ... MediaSyndicate (press release)

Quake was scary: Tourist Dec 28, 2004
TOURIST holidaying in Malaysia said the earthquake that preceded the tsunami was so ... half an hour later, tidal waves crashed into hotels in Batu Ferringi, 10kms ... Fiji Times,

Tidal waves kill over 8,400 in Asia Dec 26, 2004
The center said people were swept away in Phuket by a tsunami with 16-foot ... The victims were swimming off the popular Batu Ferringhi beach when the wave hit, a ... The Daily Star,

Beach holidays turn deadly for foreigners too Dec 26, 2004
...were spending Christmas on Phuket in Thailand when Sunday’s tsunami struck ... Tidal waves hit Batu Feringghi beaches, which are normally crowded during the peak ... Khaleej Times,

Country by country: counting the damage Dec 31, 2004
...resorts of Cenang and Pantai Kok beach on Langkawi, and Batu Ferringhi on ... The tsunami did not appear to have affected tourist destinations, with the possible ... Telegraph.co.uk,

Tidal waves leave thousands ... in Asia after earthquake Dec 26, 2004
...local officials said, adding that it also caused a 5-meter-high tsunami at Meureudu ... were swept out to sea as they were at the popular Batu Ferringhi beach on ... Viet Nam News Agency,

Act of God - How a simple choice saved one Glen Innes couple from ... Jan 5, 2005
...were partway through a fortnight's honeymoon in Malaysia when the Tsunami hit the ... Enjoying a delayed honeymoon at Batu Ferringi beach on the northwest coast of ... Glen Innes Examiner,

Earthquake, Tsunamis Kill at Least 10,000 in Asia (Update13) Dec 26, 2004
Tsunami waves along the north coast of Aceh knocked out at least one bridge ... on the island of Penang, including eight on the resort beach of Batu Ferringhi, AFP ... Bloomberg

Earthquake, Tidal Waves Kill More Than 4,000 in Asia (Update11) Dec 26, 2004
Tsunami waves along the north coast of Aceh, knocked out at least one bridge ... and several were missing in Malaysia after a tidal wave hit Batu Ferringhi beach ... Bloomberg

Tsunamis kill thousands Dec 26, 2004
...police said 21 people were killed, mostly picnickers at the Batu Ferringhi beach on ... The world's worst tsunami in recent history struck on July 17, 1998, when ... The Age (subscription),

Malaysian police confirm 5 ... in tidal wave Dec 26, 2004
Malaysian Police confirmed that five people were ... by a tsunami tidal wave ... the bodies of two men and three women were found at popular Batu Ferringhi beach ... Xinhua,

Evacuation Of Penang, Kedah coast Dec 26, 2004
...and vehicles were destroyed in Penang, Kedah, Perlis and Perak by the tsunami. ... who were spending the festive weekend along the beaches at Batu Ferringhi and ... Washington Times,

Malaysian boat to arrive with Indonesian survivor Jan 2, 2005
...here at noon today with a woman, believed to be an Indonesian tsunami survivor ... A check with the Malaysia International Tuna Port in Batu Maung revealed that the ... The Malaysia Star,

Baywatch alert for more beaches Dec 29, 2004
...no casualties were reported along the two-kilometre beachfront in Batu Ferringhi where ... On post-tsunami operations, he said government agencies were clearing up ... The Malaysia Star,

City Hall cancels New Year party permits Dec 30, 2004
...cancel all festivities originally planned to usher in 2005 in view of the tsunami tragedy ... session from 7.30pm to 9.30pm tomorrow at its premises in Batu Berendam ... The Malaysia Star,

Latest travel to Indian Ocean Dec 27, 2004
...and is working to repair 30 beachfront rooms flooded in the tsunami’s wake. ... All roads leading to Tanjung Bunga and Batu Ferringhi are already open and ferry ... The Times,

Quake, Tidal Waves Kill Thousands in Asia Dec 26, 2004
1,651 people were confirmed ... and many more missing as tsunami waves smashed ... The victims were swimming off the popular Batu Ferringhi beach when the wave hit ... Kavkaz Center,