News near Gurun
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12-year-old boy killed in Gurun crash involving motorcycle, two lorries
A 12-year-old boy was killed in an accident involving a motorcycle and two lorries at Masjid Batu 3, Jalan Jeniang, Gurun, Kedah. The Kedah Fire and Rescue Department received a distress call at 1.36pm and dispatched firefighters from the Guar Chempedak station. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene by a medical officer.
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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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Woman charged with selling baby for RM17,300
A 24-year-old woman was charged at the Sessions Court in Sungai Petani for allegedly selling a baby boy for RM17,300. She pleaded guilty, and the court set October 5 for sentencing. In a separate proceeding, she also pleaded guilty to possessing another woman's identity card.
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Young mother pleads guilty to illegally transferring baby's custody
A 24-year-old mother, S. Kelsi, pleaded guilty in the Sungai Petani Sessions Court to illegally transferring custody of her 12-day-old baby for RM17,300 at a private hospital between August 18 and 21. She also admitted to illegally possessing another woman's MyKad. Sentencing is set for October 5.
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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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Safe, Mercedes stolen by robbers, businessman loses RM550,000
A businessman in Sungai Petani, Kedah, lost approximately RM550,000 after his home in Taman Seri Jenaris, Tikam Batu was broken into. The suspects made off with a safe and a Mercedes Benz. Police are investigating the case under Section 457 of the Penal Code.
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Businessman loses RM550,000, safe and Mercedes stolen
A businessman in Sungai Petani, Kedah lost approximately RM550,000 after his home in Taman Seri Jenaris, Tikam Batu was broken into. A safe and a Mercedes car were stolen in the early morning incident, which the victim discovered upon returning home at noon. Police are investigating based on public information about three suspects.
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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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Immigration crackdown in Penang: 30 foreigners arrested in raids on construction site and restaurants
Penang immigration authorities conducted joint operations at a construction site in Kepala Batas and at restaurants and homes in George Town and Bayan Lepas, arresting 30 foreign nationals for immigration violations. The operations involved multiple agencies, and authorities have warned of continued crackdowns on illegal immigrants and their employers.
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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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Apex court allows govt, police appeal over death-in-custody ruling
The Federal Court granted the government and police leave to appeal a ruling that held them liable for the 2019 death of gravedigger Fadzrin Zaidi, who died by suicide in a police lock-up. Leave was also granted in a similar case involving the death of security guard M Thinagaran in an MMEA lock-up in Klang.
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Star City frustrated by late goals again
Star City FC (SCFC) drew 2-2 with Kedah FA in the Piala FA round of 16 at Stadium Darul Aman in Alor Setar. Coach Mehmet expressed concern over the team's recurring issue of conceding late goals, which also happened against Sabah FC. SCFC came from behind with goals from Douglas Oliveira and Pedro Henriquue.
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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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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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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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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.
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Kedah FA hunt for goals against SCFC at home
Kedah FA, a Liga A1 team, will face Liga Super side Star City FC (SCFC) in the first leg of their FA Cup round of 16 tie at Stadium Darul Aman in Alor Setar. Coach Akmal Rizal Ahmad Rakhli acknowledges his team's underdog status but is confident in their preparations and the potential of their three new import players.
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Motorcyclist Killed, Two Seriously Injured in Four-Vehicle Accident
A motorcyclist was killed and two others seriously injured in a four-vehicle accident on the North-South Expressway (PLUS) at Kilometer 127.4 near Kepala Batas, Penang. The accident involved two Perodua Myvi cars and two motorcycles, and caused a five-kilometer traffic jam.
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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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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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Sungai Sedim hit by headwater
A sudden headwater event occurred at the Sungai Sedim recreational area in Kulim, Kedah, last evening. No casualties were reported, but authorities have advised visitors to be cautious. This follows a similar incident in July where three people drowned.
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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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Stray dog attack leads to license revocation and RM250 fine by MBPP
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 incident, which was captured on video and went viral, prompted the council's action under the MPPP (Dogs) By-Laws 1977.