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Penang seals 7 more Taman Manggis PPR units, total now 12, residents seek shelter
Seven more units at the Taman Manggis People's Housing Project in Penang were sealed, bringing the total to 12. Residents' association chairman Pannir Selvam said affected families are scrambling for shelter and questioned the state government's relocation plans to Seberang Prai. Residents claim they were not given adequate notice and are appealing for suitable housing alternatives.
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11 men including student plead not guilty to rioting with weapons in Air Itam
Eleven men, including a private college student, pleaded not guilty at the Georgetown Magistrate's Court to charges of participating in a riot with weapons in front of a school in Air Itam on August 29. A teenager also pleaded not guilty at the Sessions Court to attempted murder for allegedly hitting a man with his car during the same incident.
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Final report on Penang ferry collision to be finalised after probe
The final report on the September 1 collision between MV Mekar Jaya and the Teluk Bahang ferry in Penang waters will be finalised after the investigation is complete. A joint investigation committee involving the Marine Department, the Penang Port Commission and Penang Port Sdn Bhd is identifying the cause. 21 passengers were initially reported injured.
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Penang ferry collision probe ongoing, initial report submitted to task force
Investigations into the Sept 1 collision between the Teluk Bahang ferry and MV Mekar Jaya within Penang Port limits are ongoing. An initial report has been submitted to a Transport Ministry task force, and a joint committee is determining the cause of the incident that injured 21 people.
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Restaurant waiter, 19, charged with attempted murder for ramming car into man during armed fight in Air Itam
A 19-year-old restaurant waiter, Lim Boon Sik, was charged at the Sessions Court in George Town with attempted murder for allegedly ramming his car into a 25-year-old man during an armed fight in Air Itam on August 29. He pleaded not guilty and was granted bail of RM10,000. The case is set for mention on October 7.
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Penang City Council raids unlicensed laundrette on Gat Lebuh Macallum
The Penang Island City Council (MBPP) conducted a joint enforcement operation on Monday at a laundrette on Gat Lebuh Macallum in George Town for operating without a valid business license. The premises was run by foreign workers who could not produce identification, and MBPP seized 38 laundry baskets and equipment blocking the public walkway. KPDN also issued compounds totaling RM500 for an expired weighing machine and lack of price display.
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MBPP seizes goods from unlicensed laundry in George Town
An unlicensed laundry operating on Gat Lebuh Macallum in George Town was raided by the Penang Island City Council (MBPP) on Monday. Foreign workers at the premises could not produce identification, and the case will be referred to the immigration department. MBPP also seized 38 bundles of cloth and equipment blocking the public walkway, and the ministry issued compounds for an expired weighing machine and missing price displays.
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MedHealth Pharma Expo 2026
MedHealth Pharma Expo 2026. 8 December to 10 December 2026, at Penang Waterfront Convention Centre, Gelugor.
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The 25th International Conference on Bioinformatics (InCoB/ISCB-APAC 2026)
The 25th International Conference on Bioinformatics (InCoB/ISCB-APAC 2026). 14 September to 17 September 2026, at Royale Chulan Penang, Georgetown.
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Eleven to be charged over Aug 29 armed clash between Gang 04 factions in Air Itam
Eleven men will be charged in George Town over an armed riot between two Gang 04 groups that occurred on Aug 29 outside SJK(C) Kong Min Second Branch in Air Itam. One suspect faces an attempted murder charge for allegedly ramming a car into a 25-year-old man, while the others face rioting charges. Police have made 23 arrests in total across Penang and Selangor.
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Elderly woman, 81, killed in hit-and-run at George Town apartment
An 81-year-old woman died after being struck by a car in a hit-and-run at the Desa Green Apartments parking area in George Town. Police say she fell after alighting from an e-hailing vehicle before being hit. The driver has not come forward.
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Two motorcyclists hurt in separate crashes in Balik Pulau and Kepala Batas
Two motorcyclists were injured in separate road accidents in Penang on the same day. The first occurred near SK Titi Teras in Balik Pulau, and the second in Lorong Haji Hassan 2, Kepala Batas. Both victims were rescued by firefighters and taken to hospitals.
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The Light City's Waterfront Shoppes in Penang to Soft-Open Oct 29
The Waterfront Shoppes, the retail component of The Light City development in Penang, will soft-open on October 29, 2026. The 1.6 million sq ft mall will feature around 300 retail spaces across four levels, making it Penang's largest shopping mall. The development is a joint venture between IJM Corp Bhd and Perennial Holdings.
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CAP urges public probe into Penang ferry-tanker collision that injured 21
The Consumers' Association of Penang has called for a transparent investigation into the Sept 1 collision between a ferry and a chemical tanker near the Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal that injured 21 passengers. CAP president Mohideen Abdul Kader questioned the effectiveness of the port's new Vessel Traffic Management System and urged authorities to make findings public.
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Penang airport flights normal despite haze and Jakarta volcanic ash cancellations
Penang International Airport operations remain normal despite haze affecting the state. Several flights to Jakarta were cancelled due to volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau, but no large-scale stranding of passengers occurred. The state government is also preparing for two new international direct routes in October.
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Penang says no mass stranding of passengers after Jakarta flights cancelled
Penang state executive councillor Wong Hon Wai said there has been no mass stranding of Indonesian passengers at Penang International Airport after six Penang-Jakarta flights were cancelled on Sept 6. The cancellations were due to the temporary closure of Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport following the eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau. Wong also said the haze has not disrupted flight operations at the airport.
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Anak Krakatau eruption: 41 flights from Malaysian airports to Jakarta cancelled
A total of 41 flights from various Malaysian airports to Jakarta were cancelled today following the temporary closure of Soekarno-Hatta International Airport due to volcanic ash from the Anak Krakatau eruption. Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd said the highest number of cancellations was recorded at KLIA with 30 flights.
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Penang air quality stays good to moderate despite Minden station hitting unhealthy API
Penang's air quality has remained at a good to moderate level, helped by intermittent rain, according to state environment committee chairman Datuk Seri S. Sundarajoo. However, the Air Pollutant Index (API) reading at the Minden Station reached the unhealthy category this afternoon, with readings between 82 and 142. The official attributed the situation to hotspots in Sumatra and Kalimantan, and advised the public to rely on official API readings and avoid open burning.
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TT Vision awards RM92m construction contract for new Penang factory
TT Vision Holdings has awarded a RM92 million contract to Yu Tong Construction for a new factory and office building in Penang. The project, located at Plot 81A in the Bayan Lepas Industrial Park, will add about 153,000 square feet to the company's footprint. A formal agreement is expected to be signed by October 10, 2026.
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Penang's Minden air quality hits unhealthy API of 142, exco says
Air quality in Minden, Penang island, reached an unhealthy level today, with the API reading climbing to 142 at 3pm. The state exco attributed the haze to increased hotspots in Sumatra and Kalimantan, and advised the public to reduce outdoor activities.
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Janet Lee and Tay Cher Siang to perform jazz concert at Hikayat, Georgetown on Sept 20
Malaysian jazz vocalist Janet Lee and pianist Tay Cher Siang will perform a concert at Hikayat in Georgetown on 20th September. The duo will present an afternoon of jazz standards with a local twist, blending Mandarin pop, American songbook classics and Malayan swing.
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Penang City Council catches 3,368 pest birds last month
The Penang Island City Council (MBPP) caught 3,368 pest birds, including 1,996 crows and 1,372 pigeons, at several locations in George Town last month. The council also destroyed 114 crow nests as part of its ongoing efforts to control the bird population and maintain urban cleanliness.
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Penang to auction Tanjung Pinang land to fund Ayer Itam bypass project
The Penang government will auction a 2.42-hectare freehold plot in Tanjung Pinang on October 7 to help contractor Consortium Zenith Construction secure cash flow for the Ayer Itam-Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway bypass. The project is 92.46% complete and targeted for completion by April 2027.
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High-profile trials and public interest appeals dominate Malaysian courts this week
Malaysian courts this week will handle several high-profile cases, including oral arguments in the case of a student accused of murdering a teenage girl in Petaling Jaya, case management for Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor's corruption case, and the trial of the Pantai Jerejak assemblyman. Two public interest appeals related to the constitutional crisis in Negeri Sembilan will also be heard.