Crime & Safety news in Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Pulau Pinang Ltapp Bayan Lepas Pulau Pinang
24 stories within reach of Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Pulau Pinang Ltapp Bayan Lepas Pulau Pinang, published in the last 30 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.
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Two detained after baby found in sanitary bin in airport toilet
A newborn baby boy was found in a sanitary bin in an OKU toilet at Penang International Airport after a cleaner heard his cries. Police arrested a 23-year-old local woman and a 22-year-old Myanmar man in connection with the case, which is being investigated under Section 317 of the Penal Code.
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Baby found in sanitary bin at LTAPP: Myanmar man, local woman detained
A baby boy was found abandoned in a sanitary bin in the disabled toilet at Penang International Airport (LTAPP) in Bayan Lepas. Police arrested a local woman and a Myanmar man in connection with the discovery. The baby was taken to Penang Hospital for treatment.
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2 nabbed after baby found in bin at Penang airport toilet
A newborn baby boy was found alive in a sanitary bin at Penang International Airport and was taken to Penang Hospital. Police arrested a 23-year-old Malaysian woman and a 22-year-old Myanmar man in connection with the child abandonment.
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Newborn baby thrown in trash bin with umbilical cord at Penang airport restroom
A newborn baby with umbilical cord still attached was found alive in a trash bin in a restroom at Penang International Airport in Bayan Lepas. A cleaning worker discovered the baby on September 1, and a video of the incident has gone viral, sparking outrage online. Police have not yet issued an official statement.
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Baby found in sanitary bin at Penang airport
A newborn baby, still with its umbilical cord attached, was found alive in a sanitary bin in the toilet of Penang International Airport (LTAPP) in Bayan Lepas. Police have detained a man and a woman believed to be connected to the discovery, which is believed to have occurred on August 31.
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Police confirm bloody fight in Air Itam involved Geng 04
Police in Penang confirmed a bloody armed clash in Air Itam involving the Geng 04 gang, which left two bystanders seriously injured. The dispute was over a debt, and 13 local men, including three minors, have been arrested in connection with the incident.
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13 nabbed over attack on duo mistaken for gang members
Thirteen people were arrested in Penang for slashing two men outside a Chinese school in Air Itam on Aug 30, after mistaking them for gang members due to their blue clothing. The victims were returning from a religious ceremony and suffered serious injuries but are in stable condition. Police are investigating under sections for grievous hurt and rioting.
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13 arrested over attack on two mistaken for gang members
Thirteen people were arrested in Penang after two men were mistaken for gang members and attacked with knives outside a Chinese school in Ayer Itam on August 30. The victims were returning from a religious festival and were targeted by a group that mistook them for a rival gang. Police say the attack was related to a debt collection and not linked to illegal money lending.
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MBPP seizes three Jalan Macalister premises in crackdown on foreign-run businesses
The Penang Island City Council (MBPP) seized goods and sealed three premises on Jalan Macalister in George Town as part of an enforcement crackdown on businesses operated by foreigners. The action was taken under the Local Government Act 1976, and the council reported 703 enforcement actions against foreign-run businesses between 2022 and 2026.
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Independent probe ordered into Teluk Bahang ferry-MV Mekar Jaya collision
An independent investigation has been ordered into the collision between the Teluk Bahang Ferry and cargo vessel MV Mekar Jaya in Penang Port waters, which injured 21 people. The ferry was heading to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal when it collided with the cargo vessel travelling from Butterworth Deep Water Wharves to Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal.
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Penang ferry collision: Injured toll rises to 21
A collision between the Teluk Bahang ferry and MV Mekar Jaya within Penang Port limits injured 21 people. The incident occurred on Sept 1 at about 8.40pm, and all injured passengers were taken to hospital. Ferry services continue to operate as usual.
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Vessel collides with Penang ferry, several injured
A vessel collided with a Penang ferry near the Pengkalan Sultan Abdul Halim ferry terminal in Butterworth, Penang, injuring several people. Penang Port Commission chairman Datuk Yeoh Soon Hin confirmed the incident and was heading to the terminal.
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6 severely injured after Penang ferry collides with another vessel
A Penang ferry collided with an unidentified vessel near the Butterworth Ferry Terminal, injuring six people severely. The collision is the first reported since the catamaran ferry service began in August 2023.
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21 Injured After Ship And Ferry Collide In Penang Waters
A ship collided with a Penang ferry near the Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal in Butterworth, Penang, injuring 21 people. The injured were taken to hospital, and ferry operations continued as usual.
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6 injured in ferry-vessel collision at Penang Sentral
A ferry collided with another vessel at Penang Sentral ferry terminal in Butterworth, injuring six people. The incident involved the Teluk Bahang ferry and an unidentified vessel, with 92 people on board. The injured were taken to hospital, and the situation was brought under control.
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When heritage buildings become a public safety hazard
A structural collapse at an 81-year-old heritage shophouse in Lebuh Armenian, George Town, Penang, injured two Sri Lankan tourists. The incident has prompted the Penang government to assess the structural safety of heritage buildings statewide and raised questions about the adequacy of current inspection regulations for low-rise heritage buildings.
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Building owner issued notice after concrete debris falls
A woman was injured by falling concrete debris from a heritage building on Lebuh China in George Town, Penang. The Penang Island City Council (MBPP) has issued a notice to the building owner to conduct inspections and repairs, and is intensifying visual checks on heritage buildings in the UNESCO World Heritage Site following a similar incident on Lebuh Armenian.
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Penang steps up heritage building checks after woman injured
The Penang Island City Council (MBPP) has increased inspections of heritage buildings in George Town after a woman was injured by debris from a building on Lebuh China. The council has issued notices to owners and plans to conduct visual inspections of all heritage buildings in the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Woman injured by falling concrete debris from building
A woman in her 20s was injured by falling concrete debris from a heritage building on Lebuh China in George Town, Penang, during the Hungry Ghost Festival. The incident occurred around 11:30 pm when a connecting cable on the wall snapped, causing part of the building's corner structure to fall. The victim was taken to a hospital for treatment, and MBPP staff were seen cleaning the area and setting up safety tape.
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6 seriously injured as Penang ferry collides
A Penang ferry collided with another vessel near Butterworth, injuring six passengers seriously. The accident involved 92 people, and the injured were taken to hospital. The ferry service continues to operate normally.
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Police seek witness in Penang High Court sexual offence case
Police are looking for a witness, Abu Ubaidah Jamalludin, to assist in a sexual offence case at the Penang High Court. He is required to attend proceedings on Sept 4.
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'I was so worried the ferry would sink'
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.
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21 injured as ferry and vessel collide at Penang Port
A collision between the Teluk Bahang ferry and the MV Mekar Jaya vessel inside Penang Port injured 21 people. The accident happened around 8:40 pm, and all injured passengers were taken to a hospital for treatment. Ferry services continued operating normally after the incident.
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Teluk Bahang ferry collides with ship at Penang Port, 21 passengers injured
A ferry, Teluk Bahang, collided with the MV Mekar Jaya inside Penang Port, injuring 21 passengers. The incident occurred at 8:40 pm, and all injured passengers were taken to hospital for treatment. Ferry services continue to operate as usual.