Crime & Safety news in Kepala Batas Pulau Pinang

1. Two women die of electric shock at Besut fish pond, TNB denies its equipment involved

   11 hours ago Harian Metro Air Tawar 7 km

   Two women aged 49 and 27 were found unconscious at a fish-rearing pond in Pantai Air Tawar, Kuala Besut, Terengganu, yesterday and confirmed dead, believed to be from electric shock. TNB said its equipment was not involved and will cooperate with authorities in the investigation.

2. Contract worker pleads guilty to snatching RM10,000 gold chain in Arau

   4 days ago Harian Metro Bumbung Lima 6.9 km

   A contract worker pleaded guilty at the Kangar Magistrate's Court to robbing and injuring an elderly woman while snatching a gold chain worth RM10,000 at a house in Bumbung Lima, Arau on 5 September. Wan Afandi Wan Salehudin, 26, was granted RM6,000 bail with one surety, and sentencing is set for 23 September.

3. Two motorcyclists hurt in separate crashes in Balik Pulau and Kepala Batas

   6 days ago New Straits Times Kepala Batas 3.4 km

   Two motorcyclists were injured in separate road accidents in Penang on the same day. The first occurred near SK Titi Teras in Balik Pulau, and the second in Lorong Haji Hassan 2, Kepala Batas. Both victims were rescued by firefighters and taken to hospitals.