Law Enforcement Activity news in Air Tawar
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124 motorcycles seized, 639 summonses in Permatang Pauh road gang op
Police seized 124 motorcycles and issued 639 summonses in an integrated operation against road gangs at Jalan Permatang Pauh near the North-South Expressway exit in Butterworth last night. Eight individuals were arrested for reckless and dangerous driving, while two others were detained for drug offences. Police identified the area as a weekend gathering spot for illegal racing and road gang activity.
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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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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.