Violent Crime news in Dataran 1 Malaysia

9 stories within reach of Dataran 1 Malaysia, published in the last 7 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.

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

   1 day ago Makkal Osai Ayer Itam, Penang 2.6 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. Police confirm bloody fight in Air Itam involved Geng 04

   1 day ago The Sun Malaysia Air Itam, Pulau Pinang 2.7 km

   Police in Penang confirmed a bloody armed clash in Air Itam involving the Geng 04 gang, which left two bystanders seriously injured. The dispute was over a debt, and 13 local men, including three minors, have been arrested in connection with the incident.

3. 13 nabbed over attack on duo mistaken for gang members

   1 day ago Free Malaysia Today Air Itam, Penang 2.7 km

   Thirteen people were arrested in Penang for slashing two men outside a Chinese school in Air Itam on Aug 30, after mistaking them for gang members due to their blue clothing. The victims were returning from a religious ceremony and suffered serious injuries but are in stable condition. Police are investigating under sections for grievous hurt and rioting.

4. Stray dog attack leads to license revocation and RM250 fine by MBPP

   1 day ago Harian Metro Tanjung Bungah, Pulau Pinang 4.8 km

   The Penang Island City Council (MBPP) has revoked the license of a pet dog and fined its owner RM250 after the dog attacked a stray in Tanjung Bungah, Penang. The incident, which was captured on video and went viral, prompted the council's action under the MPPP (Dogs) By-Laws 1977.

5. 'Runners' of cross-border drug syndicate including husband and wife arrested

   1 day ago Harian Metro Butterworth, Pulau Pinang 11.3 km

   Malaysian and Thai police dismantled an international drug syndicate, seizing 252.2 kg of syabu in a joint operation. Three raids in Selangor and Penang led to the arrest of three men and a Thai woman, including a married couple, who have been charged in court.

6. Accountant charged with helping company evade over RM2.5 million in taxes

   15 hours ago Berita Harian Mahkamah Majistret di sini, Pulau Pinang 12 km

   An accountant, Chew Ai Keow, 63, was charged in the George Town Magistrate's Court with helping a company underreport its income tax to the LHDN by over RM2.5 million. She pleaded not guilty and was granted bail of RM4,000.

7. Two detained after baby found in sanitary bin in airport toilet

   11 hours ago Free Malaysia Today Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang 14.2 km

   A newborn baby boy was found in a sanitary bin in an OKU toilet at Penang International Airport after a cleaner heard his cries. Police arrested a 23-year-old local woman and a 22-year-old Myanmar man in connection with the case, which is being investigated under Section 317 of the Penal Code.

8. Baby found in sanitary bin at LTAPP: Myanmar man, local woman detained

   12 hours ago Harian Metro Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Pulau Pinang (LTAPP), Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang 14.2 km

   A baby boy was found abandoned in a sanitary bin in the disabled toilet at Penang International Airport (LTAPP) in Bayan Lepas. Police arrested a local woman and a Myanmar man in connection with the discovery. The baby was taken to Penang Hospital for treatment.

9. 2 nabbed after baby found in bin at Penang airport toilet

   12 hours ago Free Malaysia Today Penang International Airport, Penang 14.2 km

   A newborn baby boy was found alive in a sanitary bin at Penang International Airport and was taken to Penang Hospital. Police arrested a 23-year-old Malaysian woman and a 22-year-old Myanmar man in connection with the child abandonment.