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1. 13 arrested over attack on two mistaken for gang members

   2 weeks ago Makkal Osai Ayer Itam, Penang 1.7 km

   Thirteen people were arrested in Penang after two men were mistaken for gang members and attacked with knives outside a Chinese school in Ayer Itam on August 30. The victims were returning from a religious festival and were targeted by a group that mistook them for a rival gang. Police say the attack was related to a debt collection and not linked to illegal money lending.

2. MBPP seizes three Jalan Macalister premises in crackdown on foreign-run businesses

   2 weeks ago New Straits Times Jalan Macalister, George Town, Penang 6.1 km

   The Penang Island City Council (MBPP) seized goods and sealed three premises on Jalan Macalister in George Town as part of an enforcement crackdown on businesses operated by foreigners. The action was taken under the Local Government Act 1976, and the council reported 703 enforcement actions against foreign-run businesses between 2022 and 2026.

3. Police seek witness in Penang High Court sexual offence case

   2 weeks ago New Straits Times Penang High Court, Penang Court Complex, Lebuh Light, George Town, Penang 7.8 km

   Police are looking for a witness, Abu Ubaidah Jamalludin, to assist in a sexual offence case at the Penang High Court. He is required to attend proceedings on Sept 4.

4. Penang vet dept says no clear law against owner failing to stop dog fight

   2 weeks ago Malay Mail Pearl Hill in Tanjung Bungah, MYS 7.9 km

   The Penang Veterinary Services Department stated that the Animal Welfare Act 2015 has no clear provision making it an offence for an owner to fail to stop a dog fight. The statement followed a review of viral footage showing a dog attacking a smaller stray at Pearl Hill in Tanjung Bungah. The department suggested action could be considered under the Minor Offences Act if there was evidence of encouragement.

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6. Report people who encourage dogs to attack animals

   2 weeks ago Harian Metro Tanjung Bungah, Pulau Pinang 8.1 km

   The Penang Veterinary Services Department has urged the public to report individuals who encourage or provoke animals to attack, following a viral video of a dog attacking a stray in Tanjung Bungah. The department noted that while the Animal Welfare Act 2015 has no clear provision for such cases, the Small Offences Act 1955 could apply. The Penang City Council has captured the dog involved, which had a valid license.

7. Global Trends In Engineering, Science And Technology Congress (GTEST) 2026

   1 Sep – 3 Sep MyCEB Penang Waterfront Convention Centre, Gelugor 5.2 km

   Global Trends In Engineering, Science And Technology Congress (GTEST) 2026. 1 September to 3 September 2026, at Penang Waterfront Convention Centre, Gelugor.

8. Rare Ikan Kanai Spotted In Penang Waters Again After 15 Years

   2 weeks ago Bernama Sungai Kuala, Penang 8.2 km

   A rare ikan kanai (black bass) was caught by a local fisherman in Sungai Kuala, Penang, marking the first such catch in the state's waters in about 15 years. The Penang Fisheries Department confirmed the discovery, highlighting its significance for national fisheries records and the area's ecological health.

9. When heritage buildings become a public safety hazard

   3 weeks ago The Edge Malaysia Lebuh Armenian, George Town, Penang 7.2 km

   A structural collapse at an 81-year-old heritage shophouse in Lebuh Armenian, George Town, Penang, injured two Sri Lankan tourists. The incident has prompted the Penang government to assess the structural safety of heritage buildings statewide and raised questions about the adequacy of current inspection regulations for low-rise heritage buildings.