News near Butterworth
7 stories within reach of Butterworth, published in the last 3 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.
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Anwar approves RM4.6m for upgrades at 27 Penang Islamic institutions
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim approved RM4.6 million in additional funding for upgrades at 27 Islamic institutions in Penang, announced during a visit to Butterworth. The funds aim to improve facilities and support religious education.
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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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Family prays for Gelugor hiker missing in Nepal floods, Penang government ready to assist
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.
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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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Anwar: ‘Not a zero‑sum game’ as language mastery broadens unity and opportunity
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stated that promoting the Malay language should not be viewed as a zero-sum game, emphasizing that language mastery broadens unity and opportunities for all Malaysians.
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Anwar: Colonial‑era laws curbing student freedom must be abolished to realise true independence
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stated that colonial-era laws restricting student freedom should be abolished to achieve true independence. He emphasized the importance of allowing students to express themselves and participate in nation-building.
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‘How could I forget?’ Anwar calls Permatang Pauh his hometown and birthplace of political journey
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim reaffirmed his deep connection to Permatang Pauh, calling it his hometown and the birthplace of his political journey. He emphasized that he has never forgotten the constituency despite his national role.