Crime & Safety news in George Town

2 stories within reach of George Town, published in the last 7 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.

1. Police confirm bloody clash in Air Itam involving Geng 04

   6 hours ago The Sun Malaysia Ayer Itam, Pulau Pinang 5.2 km

   Police confirmed that a violent clash in Air Itam, Penang, involving members of the Geng 04 gang, was caused by a debt dispute. Two men were seriously injured after being mistaken for gang members, and 13 suspects have been arrested.

2. Penang council revokes dog license, fines owner RM250 after pet attacks stray

   5 hours ago Harian Metro Tanjung Bungah, Georgetown, Penang 8.2 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 action was taken under the MPPP (Dogs) By-Laws 1977 following a viral video of the incident.