Crime & Safety news in Batu Kawan

6 stories within reach of Batu Kawan, published in the last 30 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.

1. Pulau Burung landfill fire extinguished after nearly four-hour operation

   3 weeks ago Malay Mail Pulau Burung, Nibong Tebal, Penang 11.4 km

   Firefighters in Penang extinguished a fire at the Pulau Burung landfill after nearly four hours. The operation involved multiple units and was brought under control without injuries. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

2. BMW driver dies after crashing into parked cars in Bukit Mertajam, two others hurt

   5 days ago Malay Mail Bukit Mertajam 11.8 km

   A BMW driver died after crashing into parked cars in Bukit Mertajam, injuring two others including a pedestrian. The accident occurred on a road in the area, and authorities are investigating the cause.

3. Cross-border drug syndicate 'runners' including married couple arrested

   1 hour ago Harian Metro Butterworth, Penang 17.5 km

   Police in Malaysia and Thailand dismantled an international drug trafficking syndicate, seizing 252.2 kg of syabu in a joint operation. Three raids in Selangor and Penang led to the arrest of four individuals, including a married couple, and the seizure of drugs and assets worth RM4.73 million.

4. International drug syndicate crippled in joint Malaysian-Thai operation, 252.2kg meth seized

   2 hours ago New Straits Times Butterworth, Penang 17.5 km

   A joint Malaysian-Thai police operation crippled a cross-border drug syndicate, seizing 252.2kg of methamphetamine. In Malaysia, 86.2kg worth RM4.31 million was seized in raids in Selangor and Penang, leading to the arrest of four suspects. The syndicate used modified vehicles to transport drugs, with Malaysia as a transit point.

5. Factory owner suffers first-degree burns trying to fight blaze that destroys 80pc of Butterworth premises

   2 days ago Malay Mail Butterworth 17.5 km

   A 58-year-old factory owner in Butterworth suffered first-degree burns while attempting to fight a fire that destroyed 80% of his premises. The blaze caused significant damage to the factory.

6. Two accused flee Kulim court, one slides down pillar to escape police

   2 weeks ago Malay Mail Kulim, Kedah 18.4 km

   Two men attending a case mention at the Kulim Magistrate's Court fled the court, with one sliding down a pillar to evade police. A search is underway.