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14-year-old driver crashes into two cars, drives against traffic in Perai
A 14-year-old driving a car was involved in two separate crashes in Taman Chai Leng, Perai, yesterday. The car allegedly hit a parked vehicle before driving against traffic on Lebuh Kurau 5 and hitting another car. No injuries were reported and police are investigating under Section 42(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
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Penang education dept: students may skip school if haze harms health
Penang's state education department has told schools to let parents take children home early and to allow students to stay away on health grounds as haze worsens. Schools in affected areas will close if the API reading hits 200. Four Penang air monitoring stations recorded unhealthy readings up to 11am.
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Sejahtera 113 in Alma, Bukit Mertajam: 113 affordable RMKu homes launched
Sejahtera 113, a high-rise residential development in Taman Sejahtera, Alma, Bukit Mertajam, was launched in February 2026 with 113 units. The project offers 900 sq ft units with a 3+1 room concept and prices from RM369,000, part of Penang's Rumah MutiaraKu (RMKu) Type D affordable housing category.
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Penang health dept: viral Bukit Mertajam Hospital meal photo was afternoon tea, not main course
The Penang State Health Department said a viral photo of food served to on-call medical officers at Bukit Mertajam Hospital showed the afternoon tea portion, not the main meal. State health director Dr Zulhizzam Abdullah said the four daily meals follow the Health Ministry's diet manual with 1500 to 1800 kcal a day, and improvements will be reviewed.
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26 litterers, 14 of them foreigners, ordered to clean Johor public spaces
Twenty-six people convicted of littering, 25 of them for cigarette butts, were ordered to perform community service at five locations across Johor. SWCorp said 3,095 littering notices have been issued in the state since Aug 1, with 107 cases concluded in court and RM71,550 in fines.
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Public raises RM100,000 in four days for Penang busker's wife cancer treatment
In Bukit Mertajam, Penang, well-wishers raised RM100,000 in four days to fund cancer treatment for the wife of visually impaired busker Robert Maidin, known as Uncle Robert. Bukit Mertajam MP Steven Sim's team organised a charity mini-concert at Jit Sin Independent High School that raised over RM46,000, with Sim topping up the rest to reach the goal. Robert's wife's breast cancer has spread to her lungs.
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Chow: eight of 10 Penang2030 targets met or on track
Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said eight of the 10 key Penang2030 targets have been achieved or are on track, covering welfare, housing, governance, tourism, education, agriculture and youth development. He spoke at the launch of the state government's Eight-Year Report Card in Bukit Mertajam, acknowledging the agricultural sector still lags despite 384 urban farms.
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Two men found dead in Penang drain and Sungai Perak
Two men were found dead in separate incidents in Penang and Perak today. In Butterworth, the body of a 37-year-old man was retrieved from a drain near SMK Tun Hussein Onn in Taman Kelisa Emas, while in Perak the body of a 38-year-old man who jumped into Sungai Perak to retrieve his boat was found about four kilometres from where he went in.
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Man found dead in 1.5m drain near SMK Tun Hussein Onn, Butterworth
A man was found dead in a 1.5-metre-deep drain near SMK Tun Hussein Onn on Jalan Siakap, Taman Kelisa Emas, Butterworth, today. The Perai Fire and Rescue Station received a call from police at 12.10pm to help lift the body, and the five-member operation ended at 12.47pm. The body was handed to police for further action.
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Worker dies after scaffolding support structure collapses at Bukit Mertajam construction site
A worker died after a temporary structure supporting scaffolding collapsed at a construction site in Bukit Mertajam on 8 September. The victim fell from the eighth floor and was pronounced dead at the scene from severe head injuries. Penang's Department of Occupational Safety and Health issued a stop-work order and is investigating under the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994.
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RM100,000 raised for cancer treatment of Uncle Robert's wife, says Steven Sim
In Bukit Mertajam, RM100,000 was raised to cover the cancer treatment costs of the wife of visually impaired street musician Robert Maidin. Bukit Mertajam MP Steven Sim said over RM46,000 came from a mini concert at Jit Sin Independent High School, with the rest topped up by him.
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Ops Mahir raids in KL and Penang net 122 illegal immigrants at factories
Immigration authorities arrested 122 illegal immigrants during Ops Mahir raids at factories in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, and Perai, Penang. The detainees, mostly foreign nationals, were held for various immigration offences and taken to depots for investigation.
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Kelana Jaya LRT commuters face packed stations, slow trains for second day
Commuters on the Kelana Jaya LRT line in Kuala Lumpur faced severe overcrowding and slow trains for a second consecutive morning. Social media users reported trains stopping for several minutes at stations and skipping stops, while Rapid KL confirmed congestion at Pasar Seni station and said passenger control measures were in place.
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Penang: Juru-Sungai Dua highway Package 1 at 40.79% completion, on track for 2030
The Penang government says the Juru-Sungai Dua elevated highway project is on track for completion by 2030. Package 1, covering the route between the Juru and Sungai Dua toll plazas, is 40.79% complete and expected to finish by October next year. The RM3 billion project aims to ease congestion for about 200,000 daily users of the North-South Expressway corridor.
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Fadhlina wants 2,000 to 5,000 more trained childminders yearly
Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said the Kasih Madani Program, which has trained 1,000 childminders, needs to be expanded. She aims to add 2,000 to 5,000 trained childminders each year to help working mothers. She made the statement while officiating the Gala Pesona Kasih Madani event at the PICCA Convention Centre in Butterworth.
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Kuantan cafe closes after selling late owner's final 100 cakes
Kafe Secangkir in Sungai Karang Darat, Kuantan, permanently closed after selling the last 100 cakes made by the late Nur Atiqah Sofiya, who died in an accident on LPT1. The family was overwhelmed by the support of over 100 customers who came on the final day.
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SkyGate NHJ opens 36,000 sq ft precision engineering plant in Perai
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.
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SkyGate NHJ to invest US$30m in two-phase Penang smart manufacturing facility
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.
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Mechanic shot at Bukit Mertajam workshop in stable condition
A 43-year-old mechanic was shot at a used car workshop on Jalan Sungai Lembu in Bukit Mertajam and is now reported to be in stable condition. Police are investigating the case under Section 307 of the Penal Code to identify the suspects and their motive.
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Six Malaysians held over drug smuggling case linked to co-pilot arrested in Jakarta
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.
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Mechanic injured after being shot by two men on a motorcycle
A 43-year-old mechanic was shot in the right palm by two men on a motorcycle at a car workshop on Jalan Sungai Lembu in Bukit Mertajam. He fled and later lodged a report at the Kulim police station. Police are investigating the motive.
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BMW Northern Club Merdeka Convoy Fosters Patriotic Spirit
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.
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Sim helps visually impaired street musician raise funds for wife's cancer treatment
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.
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Independent probe ordered into Teluk Bahang ferry-MV Mekar Jaya collision
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.