Crime & Safety news in Kepala Batas

3 stories within reach of Kepala Batas, published in the last 7 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.

1. 'I was so worried the ferry would sink'

   6 hours ago Berita Harian Pelabuhan Pulau Pinang 14 km

   A Teluk Bahang ferry collided with the MV Mekar Jaya within Penang Port limits, injuring 21 people. Passengers described the terrifying moment of impact, with some treated at Hospital Seberang Jaya. The Penang Port Commission reported the accident occurred around 8.40pm.

2. Penang council revokes dog license, fines owner RM250 after pet attacks stray

   11 hours ago Harian Metro Tanjung Bungah, Georgetown, Penang 17.2 km

   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 action was taken under the MPPP (Dogs) By-Laws 1977 following a viral video of the incident.

3. Police confirm bloody clash in Air Itam involving Geng 04

   12 hours ago The Sun Malaysia Ayer Itam, Pulau Pinang 20 km

   Police confirmed that a violent clash in Air Itam, Penang, involving members of the Geng 04 gang, was caused by a debt dispute. Two men were seriously injured after being mistaken for gang members, and 13 suspects have been arrested.