10 stories within reach of Kepala Batas, published in the last 7 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.
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Factory owner suffers first-degree burns trying to fight blaze that destroys 80pc of Butterworth premises
A 58-year-old factory owner in Butterworth suffered first-degree burns while attempting to fight a fire that destroyed 80% of his premises. The blaze caused significant damage to the factory.
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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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Debt dispute sparks armed George Town school fight, police arrest 13 suspects including minors
Police in George Town arrested 13 male suspects, including three minors, following a fight at a school sparked by a debt dispute. The incident involved weapons, and investigations are ongoing.
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Husband and wife among seven held as Penang police seize drugs worth RM3.2m
Penang police arrested seven individuals, including a married couple, in multiple operations and seized drugs valued at RM3.2 million. The arrests highlight ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking in the state.
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Kedah police arrest six over suspected baby trafficking in Sungai Petani
Police in Kedah arrested six individuals, including a new mother, in connection with suspected baby trafficking in Sungai Petani. The arrests were made following an investigation into the illegal sale of infants.
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Missing Penang Kafa teacher due to wed in September turns up in Kedah
A male Kafa teacher from Penang, who was reported missing and was due to marry in September, has been found in Kedah. The teacher had disappeared since last Saturday, prompting a search. He has since turned up safely in Kedah.
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Penang SPM candidate targeted in sexual cyberbullying gets Education Dept support, protection
The Penang State Education Department has assured support and protection for a SPM candidate who was targeted in sexual cyberbullying. The department is implementing measures to safeguard the student's well-being and academic progress.
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Penang police hunt missing Kafa teacher, 26, ahead of September wedding
Penang police are actively searching for a 26-year-old male Kafa teacher who went missing ahead of his planned September wedding. Authorities are conducting investigations and efforts to locate him.
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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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BMW driver dies after crashing into parked cars in Bukit Mertajam, two others hurt
A BMW driver died after crashing into parked cars in Bukit Mertajam, injuring two others including a pedestrian. The accident occurred on a road in the area, and authorities are investigating the cause.