Violent Crime news in Mahkamah Majistret George Town
11 stories within reach of Mahkamah Majistret George Town, published in the last 30 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.
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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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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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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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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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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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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.