Crime & Safety news in Butterworth
20 stories within reach of Butterworth, published in the last 30 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.
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Cross-border drug syndicate 'runners' including married couple arrested
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.
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International drug syndicate crippled in joint Malaysian-Thai operation, 252.2kg meth seized
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.
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Factory owner suffers first-degree burns trying to fight blaze that destroys 80pc of Butterworth premises
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.
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Penang land sale probe: MACC extends remand for agency chief and company director
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has extended the remand of a government agency chairman and a company director in connection with a land sale probe in Penang. The extension was granted by the magistrate's court to facilitate further investigation.
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Neighbourly row lands 80-year-old man in Penang Hospital, 62-year-old man in police custody
A dispute between neighbours in Penang turned violent this morning, leaving an 80-year-old man hospitalized and a 62-year-old man in police custody. The incident is under investigation.
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Penang police warn convoy participants: No sirens, no stunts, no controlling traffic
Penang police have urged organisers of motorcycle and vehicle convoys to plan their movements carefully, warning against the use of sirens, stunts, and controlling traffic. The advisory aims to ensure safety and compliance with traffic laws during such events.
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Three freed after fallen tree traps them inside car in George Town
A tree fell on a car in George Town, Penang, trapping three people inside. They were rescued and taken to hospital.
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Indonesian mother, Bangladeshi partner face murder charge in Penang over death of five-year-old son
An Indonesian woman and her Bangladeshi partner were charged in a Penang magistrate's court with murdering her five-year-old son. The charges were read, and the case will be mentioned again in court.
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Debt dispute sparks armed George Town school fight, police arrest 13 suspects including minors
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.
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Husband and wife among seven held as Penang police seize drugs worth RM3.2m
Penang police arrested seven individuals, including a married couple, in multiple operations and seized drugs valued at RM3.2 million. The arrests highlight ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking in the state.
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Missing Penang Kafa teacher due to wed in September turns up in Kedah
A male Kafa teacher from Penang, who was reported missing and was due to marry in September, has been found in Kedah. The teacher had disappeared since last Saturday, prompting a search. He has since turned up safely in Kedah.
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Penang SPM candidate targeted in sexual cyberbullying gets Education Dept support, protection
The Penang State Education Department has assured support and protection for a SPM candidate who was targeted in sexual cyberbullying. The department is implementing measures to safeguard the student's well-being and academic progress.
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Penang police hunt missing Kafa teacher, 26, ahead of September wedding
Penang police are actively searching for a 26-year-old male Kafa teacher who went missing ahead of his planned September wedding. Authorities are conducting investigations and efforts to locate him.
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Elderly man, neighbour trapped on 14th‑floor ledge rescued unharmed by Penang firefighters
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 22 — Two men, including a 78-year-old senior citizen, had a frightening experience when they were...
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Government agency chairman among five remanded in MACC probe over alleged below-market land sale
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 21 — The Magistrate’s Court here today granted a four-day remand order for five individuals...
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Wife of Pantai Jerejak rep urges court to drop domestic violence case
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 20 — The wife of Pantai Jerejak assemblyman Fahmi Zainol has urged the Balik Pulau magistrates&rs...
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Heart attack suspected after woman crashes MPV into two parked motorcycles in George Town
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 14 — A woman died after she was believed to have suffered a heart attack while driving a multi-pu...
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Five Penang blackspots in police cross-agency push to clean up crime hotspots
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 12 — Five blackspot areas in Penang have been identified as the focus of the 2026 Penang Police C...
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Penang court acquits four men over iron rod attack on lawyer
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 10 — The Magistrate’s Court here today acquitted and discharged four men of a charge of abe...
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Penang Education Department launches probe after student allegedly targeted in sexual harassment, AI-manipulated images case
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 6 — The Penang State Education Department (JPNPP) has launched an internal investigati...