Crime & Safety news in Machang Bubok Penang
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31 undocumented Indonesians deported via Penang airport
A total of 31 undocumented Indonesian immigrants were sent back to their home country through the Penang International Airport (LTAPP) yesterday. They had been detained at the Belantik Immigration Depot in Kedah and had completed their sentences under the Immigration Act 1959/63 before the repatriation process.
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Mechanic shot at Bukit Mertajam workshop in stable condition
A 43-year-old mechanic was shot at a used car workshop on Jalan Sungai Lembu in Bukit Mertajam and is now reported to be in stable condition. Police are investigating the case under Section 307 of the Penal Code to identify the suspects and their motive.
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Six Malaysians held over drug smuggling case linked to co-pilot arrested in Jakarta
Malaysian police have detained six local men in connection with a drug smuggling case involving a Malaysian co-pilot arrested at Jakarta's airport. Four of the suspects had fled to Thailand and Vietnam before returning to Malaysia, where they were arrested. The co-pilot was caught with drugs worth an estimated RM45 million.
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Mechanic injured after being shot by two men on a motorcycle
A 43-year-old mechanic was shot in the right palm by two men on a motorcycle at a car workshop on Jalan Sungai Lembu in Bukit Mertajam. He fled and later lodged a report at the Kulim police station. Police are investigating the motive.
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62-year-old man found dead in car parked in Sungai Pinang
A 62-year-old man was found dead inside a car at a parking area along Lebuh Sungai Pinang 7 in George Town, Penang, on September 3. Police received a call at 6.59 pm and confirmed the man had died. Initial investigations found no criminal elements, and the case is being treated as sudden death.
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Immigration crackdown in Penang: 30 foreigners arrested in raids on construction site and restaurants
Penang immigration authorities conducted joint operations at a construction site in Kepala Batas and at restaurants and homes in George Town and Bayan Lepas, arresting 30 foreign nationals for immigration violations. The operations involved multiple agencies, and authorities have warned of continued crackdowns on illegal immigrants and their employers.
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Elderly man's body found in car in George Town
The body of a 62-year-old man was found in a car at a parking lot in Desa Penang 2, Lebuh Sungai Pinang 7, George Town. Police received a report at about 6.59 pm, and an examination found no criminal elements. The body was sent to Hospital Pulau Pinang for a post-mortem.
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30 foreigners detained over immigration offences in Penang
The Immigration Department in Penang detained 30 foreigners in separate operations for immigration offences. Twelve men were held at a construction site in Kepala Batas, while 18 were detained during operations in George Town and Paya Terubong.
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Penang ferry collision will not impact tourist arrivals, says state exco
A collision between the Teluk Bahang Ferry and cargo vessel MV Mekar Jaya near the Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal in Butterworth, Penang, has not affected tourist arrivals, according to state exco Wong Hon Wai. The incident injured 21 passengers and led to the temporary suspension of the Teluk Bahang Ferry for investigations.
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Penang police chief inspects ferry-ship collision site
Penang police chief Datuk Dennis Lim inspected the site of a ferry-ship collision involving MV Mekar Jaya that occurred on Tuesday evening within Penang Port limits, injuring 21 people. The Penang Port Commission has ordered a special investigation into the incident.
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Flash flood hits Sungai Sedim yesterday evening
A flash flood hit the Sungai Sedim recreational area in Kulim, Kedah, yesterday evening. No casualties were reported, but the Fire and Rescue Department advised visitors to be vigilant. The area had previously seen three drowning deaths in a similar incident on July 17.
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Police find trader's stolen Mercedes, safe still missing
Police have recovered the Mercedes belonging to a trader that was stolen during a house break-in at Tikam Batu, Sungai Petani. The car was found in Merbok, but the safe that was also stolen has not yet been found.
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Newborn found alive in trash bin at Penang airport toilet; two arrested
A newborn baby boy was found alive in a trash bin in a toilet at Penang International Airport. Police arrested a 23-year-old Malaysian woman and a 22-year-old Myanmar man in connection with the abandonment.
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Businessman loses safe, Mercedes in RM550,000 break-in
A businessman's house in Taman Seri Jenaris, Tikam Batu was broken into, with losses of about RM550,000 including a safe and a Mercedes. No arrests have been made yet.
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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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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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Ambulance driver pleads not guilty to reckless driving causing teenager's death
A 41-year-old ambulance driver pleaded not guilty at the Magistrate's Court in Jasin to reckless driving causing the death of an 18-year-old motorcyclist. The incident occurred at the Ayer Merbau traffic light junction in Jasin on 26 August 2026. The court set bail at RM3,000 and suspended his license.
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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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Accountant charged with helping company evade over RM2.5 million in taxes
An accountant, Chew Ai Keow, 63, was charged in the George Town Magistrate's Court with helping a company underreport its income tax to the LHDN by over RM2.5 million. She pleaded not guilty and was granted bail of RM4,000.
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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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'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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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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Stray dog attack leads to license revocation and RM250 fine by MBPP
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 incident, which was captured on video and went viral, prompted the council's action under the MPPP (Dogs) By-Laws 1977.
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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.