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1. 11 men including student plead not guilty to rioting with weapons in Air Itam

   6 days ago Free Malaysia Today - Bahasa Air Itam, Georgetown, Pulau Pinang 6 km

   Eleven men, including a private college student, pleaded not guilty at the Georgetown Magistrate's Court to charges of participating in a riot with weapons in front of a school in Air Itam on August 29. A teenager also pleaded not guilty at the Sessions Court to attempted murder for allegedly hitting a man with his car during the same incident.

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

   6 days ago Astro Awani Pelabuhan Pulau Pinang, Pulau Pinang 2.1 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.

3. Ex-Tabung Haji chairman Abdul Azeez bailed at RM450,000, pleads not guilty

   6 days ago Berita Harian Mahkamah Sesyen 5.5 km

   Former Tabung Haji chairman Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim completed his RM450,000 bail process at the Kuala Lumpur Courts Complex. He pleaded not guilty to a charge of using his position to obtain a company chairmanship with an annual remuneration of RM690,000.

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

   6 days ago New Straits Times Penang Port, Penang 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.

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6. 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 1.7 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.

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

   14 Sep – 17 Sep MyCEB Royale Chulan Penang, Georgetown 1.8 km

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

8. MedHealth Pharma Expo 2026

   8 Dec – 10 Dec MyCEB Penang Waterfront Convention Centre, Gelugor 4.3 km

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

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

   10 Oct – 11 Oct MyCEB Mercure Penang Beach Hotel 7.3 km

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