News near Mahkamah Majistret Di Sini
24 stories within reach of Mahkamah Majistret Di Sini, published in the last 30 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.
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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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Police arrest four including married couple, seize RM4.31 million in drugs
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.
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'Runners' of cross-border drug syndicate including husband and wife arrested
Malaysian and Thai police dismantled an international drug syndicate, seizing 252.2 kg of syabu in a joint operation. Three raids in Selangor and Penang led to the arrest of three men and a Thai woman, including a married couple, who have been charged in court.
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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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'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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Asia Youth International Model United Nations (AYIMUN) Penang Chapter 2026
Asia Youth International Model United Nations (AYIMUN) Penang Chapter 2026. 10 October to 11 October 2026, at Mercure Penang Beach Hotel.
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Global Trends In Engineering, Science And Technology Congress (GTEST) 2026
Global Trends In Engineering, Science And Technology Congress (GTEST) 2026. 1 September to 3 September 2026, at Penang Waterfront Convention Centre, Gelugor.
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BMW Northern Club Merdeka Convoy Fosters Patriotic Spirit
The BMW Northern Club held its annual Merdeka Day convoy, bringing 50 participants in 15 BMWs from Penang to Melaka for a three-day, two-night trip. The convoy's highlight was a gathering at Dataran 1 Malaysia, Klebang, on the night of August 30 to celebrate the eve of Merdeka Day with fireworks. The club president said the event aims to strengthen bonds among members and their families.
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Penang reps visit family of missing Nepal climber
Bukit Gelugor MP Ramkarpal Singh and Seri Delima assemblyman Connie Tan visited the family of missing climber Muhammad Muhaimin Azhad Noor Hadi in Gelugor, Penang, offering support and donations. Muhaimin is one of three Malaysians missing after floods and landslides hit the Langtang Valley in Nepal.
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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.