What's happening around Jalan Gurun Jeniang Gurun Kedah

1. Penang ferry collision probe ongoing, initial report submitted to task force

   6 days ago New Straits Times Penang Port, Penang 49.3 km

   Investigations into the Sept 1 collision between the Teluk Bahang ferry and MV Mekar Jaya within Penang Port limits are ongoing. An initial report has been submitted to a Transport Ministry task force, and a joint committee is determining the cause of the incident that injured 21 people.

2. Restaurant waiter, 19, charged with attempted murder for ramming car into man during armed fight in Air Itam

   6 days ago Harian Metro Mahkamah Sesyen, Georgetown 49.7 km

   A 19-year-old restaurant waiter, Lim Boon Sik, was charged at the Sessions Court in George Town with attempted murder for allegedly ramming his car into a 25-year-old man during an armed fight in Air Itam on August 29. He pleaded not guilty and was granted bail of RM10,000. The case is set for mention on October 7.

3. Over 3,000 attend Maulid Akbar event at Habib Mosque in Tanjung Tokong

   6 days ago Astro Awani Masjid Habib di Tanjung Tokong 48.5 km

   More than 3,000 people gathered at Masjid Habib in Tanjung Tokong, Penang, for the Maulid Akbar Bukit Bendera Berselawat programme in conjunction with Maulidur Rasul. The event, organised by Pertubuhan Ummah Malaysia (PUMA), featured preacher Habib Ali Zaenal Abidin Al Hamid and a qasidah group. Organisers had targeted 2,000 attendees but the response exceeded expectations.

4. The 25th International Conference on Bioinformatics (InCoB/ISCB-APAC 2026)

   14 Sep – 17 Sep MyCEB Royale Chulan Penang, Georgetown 49.6 km

   The 25th International Conference on Bioinformatics (InCoB/ISCB-APAC 2026). 14 September to 17 September 2026, at Royale Chulan Penang, Georgetown.

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6. Triumph Lingerie Promotion at Five Pacific Outlets: Save RM50 or RM88 Until 16 Sept

   1 Sep – 16 Sep EverydayOnSales Pacific Alor Setar at Alor Star Mall, Kedah 36.9 km

   A Triumph promotion is running from 1 to 16 September 2026 at five selected Pacific Malaysia outlets. Shoppers can save RM50 on purchases of RM500 or more, or RM88 on purchases of RM800 or more of regular-priced Triumph items. The participating outlets are in Alor Setar, Kota Bharu, Kuala Terengganu, Batu Pahat, and Kluang.

7. Asia Youth International Model United Nations (AYIMUN) Penang Chapter 2026

   10 Oct – 11 Oct MyCEB Mercure Penang Beach Hotel 47.6 km

   Asia Youth International Model United Nations (AYIMUN) Penang Chapter 2026. 10 October to 11 October 2026, at Mercure Penang Beach Hotel.