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Penang LRT works to close lane at Gat Lebuh Cecil for three nights from Sept 7
A lane on Lebuh Raya Tun Dr. Lim Chong Eu and Gat Lebuh Cecil in Penang will be closed from 10pm on 7 September to 5am on 10 September for utility relocation works for the Mutiara Line LRT project. MRT Corp advises motorists to use alternative routes and allow extra travel time.
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Penang mandates Kampung Selamat pig farms to send waste to biogas plant
The Penang government has made it mandatory for all pig farms in Kampung Selamat, Tasek Gelugor to send their waste to a biogas plant in Ampang Jajar since May to address pollution. Weekly monitoring by the Veterinary Services Department (JPV) found no farms discharging waste directly into drains or rivers. The state also plans to clean up sediment in the drains after clearing old waste.
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Lorry driver remanded over fatal Gurun crash that killed 12-year-old
A 40-year-old lorry driver has been remanded for three days over a crash on Jalan Gurun-Jeniang that killed a 12-year-old boy. The victim died at the scene, while his 14-year-old pillion rider sustained minor injuries. Police are investigating under the Road Transport Act.
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Mechanic shot at Bukit Mertajam workshop in stable condition
A 43-year-old mechanic was shot at a used car workshop on Jalan Sungai Lembu in Bukit Mertajam and is now reported to be in stable condition. Police are investigating the case under Section 307 of the Penal Code to identify the suspects and their motive.
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Mechanic injured after being shot by two men on a motorcycle
A 43-year-old mechanic was shot in the right palm by two men on a motorcycle at a car workshop on Jalan Sungai Lembu in Bukit Mertajam. He fled and later lodged a report at the Kulim police station. Police are investigating the motive.
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Boy killed in accident in front of mosque
A 12-year-old boy was killed and a teenager survived an accident involving a motorcycle and two lorries in front of Masjid Batu 3, Jalan Jeniang, Gurun, Kedah.
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Elderly man's body found in car in George Town
The body of a 62-year-old man was found in a car at a parking lot in Desa Penang 2, Lebuh Sungai Pinang 7, George Town. Police received a report at about 6.59 pm, and an examination found no criminal elements. The body was sent to Hospital Pulau Pinang for a post-mortem.
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Penang Hospital expands queue system to ease congestion at General Surgery Clinic
Penang Hospital is expanding its queue management system to ease congestion at its General Surgery Clinic. The new system will allow patients to monitor their queues via smartphone. A new Women and Children's Block, expected by 2027, will also free up space for the clinic's expansion.
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30 foreigners detained over immigration offences in Penang
The Immigration Department in Penang detained 30 foreigners in separate operations for immigration offences. Twelve men were held at a construction site in Kepala Batas, while 18 were detained during operations in George Town and Paya Terubong.
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Kedah FA to field reserve players against NSFC II
Kedah FA coach Akmal Rizal Ahmad Rakhli plans to field reserve players in the upcoming Liga A1 Semi-Pro match against Negeri Sembilan FC II in Tampin this Sunday. This decision is to rest key players ahead of the FA Cup second leg against Star City FC, following a 2-2 draw at Stadium Darul Aman.
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Star City to address late-game defensive lapses
Star City FC (SCFC) will review their defensive weaknesses after conceding late goals in a 2-2 draw with Kedah FA in the Piala FA round of 16 at Stadium Darul Aman. Coach Mehmet highlighted the recurring issue, which also occurred in a recent match against Sabah FC.
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Smallholders contribute 88.7 percent of national rubber output
The Plantation and Commodities Minister launched the GeRak counter service in Sik, Kedah, to bring government services closer to rubber smallholders. Smallholders account for 88.7 percent of national rubber production, and the initiative targets 5,000 beneficiaries in the district.
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Penang ferry collision will not impact tourist arrivals, says state exco
A collision between the Teluk Bahang Ferry and cargo vessel MV Mekar Jaya near the Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal in Butterworth, Penang, has not affected tourist arrivals, according to state exco Wong Hon Wai. The incident injured 21 passengers and led to the temporary suspension of the Teluk Bahang Ferry for investigations.
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Penang police chief inspects ferry-ship collision site
Penang police chief Datuk Dennis Lim inspected the site of a ferry-ship collision involving MV Mekar Jaya that occurred on Tuesday evening within Penang Port limits, injuring 21 people. The Penang Port Commission has ordered a special investigation into the incident.
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Flash flood hits Sungai Sedim yesterday evening
A flash flood hit the Sungai Sedim recreational area in Kulim, Kedah, yesterday evening. No casualties were reported, but the Fire and Rescue Department advised visitors to be vigilant. The area had previously seen three drowning deaths in a similar incident on July 17.
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Akmal Rizal praises Kedah FA players' fighting spirit
Kedah FA coach Akmal Rizal praised his team's fighting spirit after they drew 2-2 with Star City FC in the first leg of the FA Cup round of 16 at Stadium Darul Aman in Alor Setar. The second leg will be played in Kangar on 8 September.
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HGD begins handover of 129 homes at RM828m Aera Township
Heng Guan Development (HGD) has commenced handing over 129 homes at Aera Gardens, the first residential handover in its 150-acre Aera Township in Sungai Petani North, Kedah. The township, with an estimated GDV of RM828 million, is being developed over five phases with a target completion by 2032.
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Kedah FA and Star City draw at Darul Aman
Kedah FA and Star City FC played to a 2-2 draw in the first leg of their Piala FA Round of 16 tie at Stadium Darul Aman in Alor Setar. The second leg will be held in Kangar, Perlis on September 8.
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Asia Youth International Model United Nations (AYIMUN) Penang Chapter 2026
Asia Youth International Model United Nations (AYIMUN) Penang Chapter 2026. 10 October to 11 October 2026, at Mercure Penang Beach Hotel.
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Police find trader's stolen Mercedes, safe still missing
Police have recovered the Mercedes belonging to a trader that was stolen during a house break-in at Tikam Batu, Sungai Petani. The car was found in Merbok, but the safe that was also stolen has not yet been found.
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Businessman loses safe, Mercedes in RM550,000 break-in
A businessman's house in Taman Seri Jenaris, Tikam Batu was broken into, with losses of about RM550,000 including a safe and a Mercedes. No arrests have been made yet.
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Penang steps up heritage building checks after woman injured
The Penang Island City Council (MBPP) has increased inspections of heritage buildings in George Town after a woman was injured by debris from a building on Lebuh China. The council has issued notices to owners and plans to conduct visual inspections of all heritage buildings in the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Accountant charged with helping company evade over RM2.5 million in taxes
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.
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Star City hunt for comfortable lead in Alor Setar
Star City FC (SCFC) are determined to secure a comfortable lead when they face Kedah FA in the first leg of the Piala FA round of 16 at Stadium Darul Aman tonight. Coach Mehmet Durakovic said the team is ready to bounce back from their heavy defeat to JDT and is focused on winning the away match.