News near George Town
9 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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Malaysian tower-running world champ Soh Wai Ching powers up Penang Hill in under 26 minutes on Merdeka Day
Malaysian tower-running world champion Soh Wai Ching set a new national record by climbing Penang Hill in under 26 minutes on Merdeka Day, marking his second national record achievement.
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Dog attacks dog: MBPP captures licensed animal in Tanjung Bungah
A viral video showed a pet dog attacking a stray in Tanjung Bungah. Authorities say provocation can be prosecuted under minor offences law, and the city council has seized the licensed dog.
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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.
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Rare fish caught in Sungai Kuala after 15 years
A rare fish species, Lutjanus goldiei, was caught in Sungai Kuala, Penang, after not being recorded there for 15 years. The Fisheries Department highlighted the ecological significance and encouraged catch-and-release practices for conservation.
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Rare fish reappears in Penang river after 15 years
A rare fish species, Lutjanus goldiei, was caught in Sungai Kuala, Penang, for the first time in 15 years. The Fisheries Department noted its ecological importance and urged anglers to practice catch-and-release.
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Rare black bass caught in Penang river after 15 years
A rare black bass was caught in Sungai Kuala, Penang, the first such sighting in 15 years. The Penang Fisheries Department confirmed the species and urged anglers to practice catch-and-release.