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1. Final report on Penang ferry collision to be finalised after probe

   6 days ago Astro Awani Pelabuhan Pulau Pinang, Pulau Pinang 8.2 km

   The final report on the September 1 collision between MV Mekar Jaya and the Teluk Bahang ferry in Penang waters will be finalised after the investigation is complete. A joint investigation committee involving the Marine Department, the Penang Port Commission and Penang Port Sdn Bhd is identifying the cause. 21 passengers were initially reported injured.

2. Penang ferry collision probe ongoing, initial report submitted to task force

   6 days ago New Straits Times Penang Port, Penang 8.2 km

   Investigations into the Sept 1 collision between the Teluk Bahang ferry and MV Mekar Jaya within Penang Port limits are ongoing. An initial report has been submitted to a Transport Ministry task force, and a joint committee is determining the cause of the incident that injured 21 people.

3. Restaurant waiter, 19, charged with attempted murder for ramming car into man during armed fight in Air Itam

   6 days ago Harian Metro Mahkamah Sesyen, Georgetown 7.2 km

   A 19-year-old restaurant waiter, Lim Boon Sik, was charged at the Sessions Court in George Town with attempted murder for allegedly ramming his car into a 25-year-old man during an armed fight in Air Itam on August 29. He pleaded not guilty and was granted bail of RM10,000. The case is set for mention on October 7.

4. Penang City Council raids unlicensed laundrette on Gat Lebuh Macallum

   6 days ago Harian Metro Gat Lebuh Macallum, George Town, Pulau Pinang 6.6 km

   The Penang Island City Council (MBPP) conducted a joint enforcement operation on Monday at a laundrette on Gat Lebuh Macallum in George Town for operating without a valid business license. The premises was run by foreign workers who could not produce identification, and MBPP seized 38 laundry baskets and equipment blocking the public walkway. KPDN also issued compounds totaling RM500 for an expired weighing machine and lack of price display.

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6. MedHealth Pharma Expo 2026

   8 Dec – 10 Dec MyCEB Penang Waterfront Convention Centre, Gelugor 5.2 km

   MedHealth Pharma Expo 2026. 8 December to 10 December 2026, at Penang Waterfront Convention Centre, Gelugor.

7. The 25th International Conference on Bioinformatics (InCoB/ISCB-APAC 2026)

   14 Sep – 17 Sep MyCEB Royale Chulan Penang, Georgetown 8 km

   The 25th International Conference on Bioinformatics (InCoB/ISCB-APAC 2026). 14 September to 17 September 2026, at Royale Chulan Penang, Georgetown.

8. Asia Youth International Model United Nations (AYIMUN) Penang Chapter 2026

   10 Oct – 11 Oct MyCEB Mercure Penang Beach Hotel 8.4 km

   Asia Youth International Model United Nations (AYIMUN) Penang Chapter 2026. 10 October to 11 October 2026, at Mercure Penang Beach Hotel.