Crime & Safety news in George Town
4 stories within reach of George Town, published in the last 24 hours and gathered from Malaysian news sources.
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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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Penang vet dept urges police reports if Pearl Hill dog attack was encouraged
The Penang veterinary services department says those who believe a dog owner encouraged his dog to attack a stray at Pearl Hill should lodge police reports. The department found the incident to be a dog fight but noted possible action under the Minor Offences Act if encouragement is proven.
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Report animal provocation - Penang DVS
The Penang Veterinary Services Department urges the public to report anyone who provokes an animal to attack, following a viral video of a pet dog attacking a stray in Tanjung Bungah. The department reviewed the incident and found no clear liability under the Animal Welfare Act for the fight, but noted that provocation could be penalized under the Minor Offences Act. The investigation is ongoing, and the dog involved has been captured by the city council.
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Penang council seizes licensed dog after viral video shows attack on stray in Tanjung Bungah
Penang authorities seized a licensed dog in Tanjung Bungah after a viral video showed it attacking a stray. The incident prompted action by the local council.