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1. SkyGate NHJ opens 36,000 sq ft precision engineering plant in Perai

   1 week ago BusinessToday Malaysia Perai Free Industrial Zone, Penang 2.7 km

   SkyGate NHJ Technology Sdn Bhd has opened a new precision engineering facility in the Perai Free Industrial Zone, Penang. The 36,000 sq ft plant will support industries including semiconductors, electronics, and aerospace. The joint venture between a SkyGate Solutions subsidiary and Singapore's New Jin Hai Pte Ltd aims to boost local capabilities and create high-skilled jobs.

2. SkyGate NHJ to invest US$30m in two-phase Penang smart manufacturing facility

   1 week ago Malay Mail - Money Perai Free Industrial Zone, Penang 2.7 km

   SkyGate NHJ Technology announced a US$30 million investment to develop a smart manufacturing facility in Penang, with the first phase focused on automated production lines. The opening ceremony at the Perai Free Industrial Zone was officiated by Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow. The investment is expected to create over 100 technical jobs and generate annual sales of up to US$25 million.

3. Six Malaysians held over drug smuggling case linked to co-pilot arrested in Jakarta

   1 week ago Malay Mail Bukit Mertajam 5 km

   Malaysian police have detained six local men in connection with a drug smuggling case involving a Malaysian co-pilot arrested at Jakarta's airport. Four of the suspects had fled to Thailand and Vietnam before returning to Malaysia, where they were arrested. The co-pilot was caught with drugs worth an estimated RM45 million.

4. Penang ferry collision will not impact tourist arrivals, says state exco

   1 week ago Sarawak Tribune Pangkalan Sultan Abdul Halim (PSAH) Ferry Terminal, Butterworth, Penang 7.4 km

   A collision between the Teluk Bahang Ferry and cargo vessel MV Mekar Jaya near the Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal in Butterworth, Penang, has not affected tourist arrivals, according to state exco Wong Hon Wai. The incident injured 21 passengers and led to the temporary suspension of the Teluk Bahang Ferry for investigations.

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6. Penang police chief inspects ferry-ship collision site

   1 week ago New Straits Times Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal (PSAH), Penang Port, Penang 7.5 km

   Penang police chief Datuk Dennis Lim inspected the site of a ferry-ship collision involving MV Mekar Jaya that occurred on Tuesday evening within Penang Port limits, injuring 21 people. The Penang Port Commission has ordered a special investigation into the incident.

7. BMW Northern Club Merdeka Convoy Fosters Patriotic Spirit

   2 weeks ago Harian Metro Hentian Juru

   The BMW Northern Club held its annual Merdeka Day convoy, bringing 50 participants in 15 BMWs from Penang to Melaka for a three-day, two-night trip. The convoy's highlight was a gathering at Dataran 1 Malaysia, Klebang, on the night of August 30 to celebrate the eve of Merdeka Day with fireworks. The club president said the event aims to strengthen bonds among members and their families.

8. Sim helps visually impaired street musician raise funds for wife's cancer treatment

   2 weeks ago Saluran 122 Bukit Mertajam 5 km

   MP Steven Sim is helping visually impaired street musician Robert Maidin raise funds for his wife's cancer treatment through a charity concert in Bukit Mertajam. The concert will be held on 6 September at Jit Sin High School, with proceeds going to Robert.

9. Independent probe ordered into Teluk Bahang ferry-MV Mekar Jaya collision

   2 weeks ago The Sun Penang Port waters, Penang 2.8 km

   An independent investigation has been ordered into the collision between the Teluk Bahang Ferry and cargo vessel MV Mekar Jaya in Penang Port waters, which injured 21 people. The ferry was heading to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal when it collided with the cargo vessel travelling from Butterworth Deep Water Wharves to Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal.

10. Accountant charged with helping company evade over RM2.5 million in taxes

    2 weeks ago Berita Harian Mahkamah Majistret di sini, Pulau Pinang 9.4 km

    An accountant, Chew Ai Keow, 63, was charged in the George Town Magistrate's Court with helping a company underreport its income tax to the LHDN by over RM2.5 million. She pleaded not guilty and was granted bail of RM4,000.

11. Vessel collides with Penang ferry, several injured

    2 weeks ago New Straits Times Pengkalan Sultan Abdul Halim ferry terminal, Butterworth, Penang 7.5 km

    A vessel collided with a Penang ferry near the Pengkalan Sultan Abdul Halim ferry terminal in Butterworth, Penang, injuring several people. Penang Port Commission chairman Datuk Yeoh Soon Hin confirmed the incident and was heading to the terminal.

12. Police arrest four including married couple, seize RM4.31 million in drugs

    2 weeks ago The Sun Butterworth, Pulau Pinang 8 km

    Police arrested four individuals, including a married couple, and seized 86kg of methamphetamine worth RM4.31 million in raids in Selangor, Penang, and Butterworth. The arrests followed intelligence sharing with Thai police after a Malaysian man was caught in Hua Hin, Thailand.

13. 'Runners' of cross-border drug syndicate including husband and wife arrested

    2 weeks ago Harian Metro Butterworth, Pulau Pinang 8 km

    Malaysian and Thai police dismantled an international drug syndicate, seizing 252.2 kg of syabu in a joint operation. Three raids in Selangor and Penang led to the arrest of three men and a Thai woman, including a married couple, who have been charged in court.