Crime & Safety news in Butterworth

3 stories within reach of Butterworth, published in the last 3 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.

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

   2 days ago Malay Mail Butterworth

   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.

2. Family prays for Gelugor hiker missing in Nepal floods, Penang government ready to assist

   17 hours ago Malay Mail George Town 4.6 km

   The family of Muhammad Muhaimin Azhad Noor Hadi, a hiker from Gelugor, Penang, is praying for his safety after he went missing in Nepal floods. The Penang government has expressed readiness to assist the family during this difficult time.

3. Debt dispute sparks armed George Town school fight, police arrest 13 suspects including minors

   1 day ago Malay Mail George Town 4.6 km

   Police in George Town arrested 13 male suspects, including three minors, following a fight at a school sparked by a debt dispute. The incident involved weapons, and investigations are ongoing.