Crime & Safety news in Butterworth

2 stories within reach of Butterworth, published in the last 7 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.

1. Police confirm bloody clash in Air Itam involving Geng 04

   2 hours ago The Sun Malaysia Ayer Itam, Pulau Pinang 9.6 km

   Police confirmed that a violent clash in Air Itam, Penang, involving members of the Geng 04 gang, was caused by a debt dispute. Two men were seriously injured after being mistaken for gang members, and 13 suspects have been arrested.

2. Stray dog attack leaves injured, MBPP revokes pet dog license and fines owner RM250

   1 hour ago Harian Metro Tanjung Bungah, Georgetown, Penang 12.2 km

   The Penang Island City Council (MBPP) revoked the license of a pet dog and fined its owner RM250 after the dog attacked a stray in Tanjung Bungah, Penang. The incident was captured on video and went viral on social media, raising public concern.