Law Enforcement Activity news in Lintang Tengku

1. Penang steps up heritage building checks after woman injured

   2 days ago New Straits Times Lebuh China, George Town, Penang 3.8 km

   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.

2. Police arrest four including married couple, seize RM4.31 million in drugs

   3 days ago The Sun Butterworth, Pulau Pinang 6 km

   Police arrested four individuals, including a married couple, and seized 86kg of methamphetamine worth RM4.31 million in raids in Selangor, Penang, and Butterworth. The arrests followed intelligence sharing with Thai police after a Malaysian man was caught in Hua Hin, Thailand.

3. MBPP seizes three Jalan Macalister premises in crackdown on foreign-run businesses

   3 days ago New Straits Times Jalan Macalister, George Town, Penang 2.8 km

   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.

4. Police seek witness in Penang High Court sexual offence case

   3 days ago New Straits Times Penang High Court, Penang Court Complex, Lebuh Light, George Town, Penang 4.1 km

   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.

5. Penang vet dept says no clear law against owner failing to stop dog fight

   3 days ago Malay Mail Pearl Hill in Tanjung Bungah, MYS 8.1 km

   The Penang Veterinary Services Department stated that the Animal Welfare Act 2015 has no clear provision making it an offence for an owner to fail to stop a dog fight. The statement followed a review of viral footage showing a dog attacking a smaller stray at Pearl Hill in Tanjung Bungah. The department suggested action could be considered under the Minor Offences Act if there was evidence of encouragement.

6. Report people who encourage dogs to attack animals

   3 days ago Harian Metro Tanjung Bungah, Pulau Pinang 9 km

   The Penang Veterinary Services Department has urged the public to report individuals who encourage or provoke animals to attack, following a viral video of a dog attacking a stray in Tanjung Bungah. The department noted that while the Animal Welfare Act 2015 has no clear provision for such cases, the Small Offences Act 1955 could apply. The Penang City Council has captured the dog involved, which had a valid license.