What's happening around Mahkamah Sesyen

1. Penang ferry collision will not impact tourist arrivals, says state exco

   1 week ago Sarawak Tribune Pangkalan Sultan Abdul Halim (PSAH) Ferry Terminal, Butterworth, Penang 4 km

   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.

2. Penang police chief inspects ferry-ship collision site

   1 week ago New Straits Times Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal (PSAH), Penang Port, Penang 4 km

   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.

3. Asia Youth International Model United Nations (AYIMUN) Penang Chapter 2026

   10 Oct – 11 Oct MyCEB Mercure Penang Beach Hotel 9.2 km

   Asia Youth International Model United Nations (AYIMUN) Penang Chapter 2026. 10 October to 11 October 2026, at Mercure Penang Beach Hotel.

4. BMW Northern Club Merdeka Convoy Fosters Patriotic Spirit

   1 week ago Harian Metro Hentian Juru 9.4 km

   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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6. Penang steps up heritage building checks after woman injured

   1 week ago New Straits Times Lebuh China, George Town, Penang 4.3 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.

7. Independent probe ordered into Teluk Bahang ferry-MV Mekar Jaya collision

   1 week ago The Sun Penang Port waters, Penang 8.2 km

   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.

8. Accountant charged with helping company evade over RM2.5 million in taxes

   1 week ago Berita Harian Mahkamah Majistret di sini, Pulau Pinang

   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.

9. Woman injured by falling concrete debris from building

   2 weeks ago Berita Harian Lebuh China, George Town, Penang 4.3 km

   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.

10. 'I was so worried the ferry would sink'

    2 weeks ago Berita Harian Pelabuhan Pulau Pinang 3.6 km

    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.

11. Vessel collides with Penang ferry, several injured

    2 weeks ago New Straits Times Pengkalan Sultan Abdul Halim ferry terminal, Butterworth, Penang 4 km

    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.

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

    2 weeks ago The Sun Butterworth, Pulau Pinang 2.3 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.

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

    2 weeks ago New Straits Times Jalan Macalister, George Town, Penang 5.8 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.

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

    2 weeks ago New Straits Times Penang High Court, Penang Court Complex, Lebuh Light, George Town, Penang 4.2 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.

15. 'Runners' of cross-border drug syndicate including husband and wife arrested

    2 weeks ago Harian Metro Butterworth, Pulau Pinang 2.3 km

    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.

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

    2 weeks ago Malay Mail Pearl Hill in Tanjung Bungah, MYS 9.6 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.

17. Motorcyclist Killed, Two Seriously Injured in Four-Vehicle Accident

    2 weeks ago Bernama Kilometer 127.4 Lebuhraya Utara-Selatan (PLUS), Kepala Batas, Pulau Pinang 6.4 km

    A motorcyclist was killed and two others seriously injured in a four-vehicle accident on the North-South Expressway (PLUS) at Kilometer 127.4 near Kepala Batas, Penang. The accident involved two Perodua Myvi cars and two motorcycles, and caused a five-kilometer traffic jam.

18. Global Trends In Engineering, Science And Technology Congress (GTEST) 2026

    1 Sep – 3 Sep MyCEB Penang Waterfront Convention Centre, Gelugor 9.2 km

    Global Trends In Engineering, Science And Technology Congress (GTEST) 2026. 1 September to 3 September 2026, at Penang Waterfront Convention Centre, Gelugor.

19. When heritage buildings become a public safety hazard

    3 weeks ago The Edge Malaysia Lebuh Armenian, George Town, Penang 4.7 km

    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.