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11 men including student plead not guilty to rioting with weapons in Air Itam
Eleven men, including a private college student, pleaded not guilty at the Georgetown Magistrate's Court to charges of participating in a riot with weapons in front of a school in Air Itam on August 29. A teenager also pleaded not guilty at the Sessions Court to attempted murder for allegedly hitting a man with his car during the same incident.
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Final report on Penang ferry collision to be finalised after probe
The final report on the September 1 collision between MV Mekar Jaya and the Teluk Bahang ferry in Penang waters will be finalised after the investigation is complete. A joint investigation committee involving the Marine Department, the Penang Port Commission and Penang Port Sdn Bhd is identifying the cause. 21 passengers were initially reported injured.
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Ex-Tabung Haji chairman Abdul Azeez bailed at RM450,000, pleads not guilty
Former Tabung Haji chairman Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim completed his RM450,000 bail process at the Kuala Lumpur Courts Complex. He pleaded not guilty to a charge of using his position to obtain a company chairmanship with an annual remuneration of RM690,000.
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Penang ferry collision probe ongoing, initial report submitted to task force
Investigations into the Sept 1 collision between the Teluk Bahang ferry and MV Mekar Jaya within Penang Port limits are ongoing. An initial report has been submitted to a Transport Ministry task force, and a joint committee is determining the cause of the incident that injured 21 people.
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Restaurant waiter, 19, charged with attempted murder for ramming car into man during armed fight in Air Itam
A 19-year-old restaurant waiter, Lim Boon Sik, was charged at the Sessions Court in George Town with attempted murder for allegedly ramming his car into a 25-year-old man during an armed fight in Air Itam on August 29. He pleaded not guilty and was granted bail of RM10,000. The case is set for mention on October 7.
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6-Meter Crocodile Spotted Near Kuala Kurau Beach, District Council Erects Warning Banner
A crocodile over six meters long was spotted at the Parit Tok Hin sluice gate in Kuala Kurau, Parit Buntar, less than 100 meters from the beach. The Kerian District Council has put up a warning banner and will consult PERHILITAN for further action.
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Penang City Council raids unlicensed laundrette on Gat Lebuh Macallum
The Penang Island City Council (MBPP) conducted a joint enforcement operation on Monday at a laundrette on Gat Lebuh Macallum in George Town for operating without a valid business license. The premises was run by foreign workers who could not produce identification, and MBPP seized 38 laundry baskets and equipment blocking the public walkway. KPDN also issued compounds totaling RM500 for an expired weighing machine and lack of price display.
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MBPP seizes goods from unlicensed laundry in George Town
An unlicensed laundry operating on Gat Lebuh Macallum in George Town was raided by the Penang Island City Council (MBPP) on Monday. Foreign workers at the premises could not produce identification, and the case will be referred to the immigration department. MBPP also seized 38 bundles of cloth and equipment blocking the public walkway, and the ministry issued compounds for an expired weighing machine and missing price displays.
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Eleven to be charged over Aug 29 armed clash between Gang 04 factions in Air Itam
Eleven men will be charged in George Town over an armed riot between two Gang 04 groups that occurred on Aug 29 outside SJK(C) Kong Min Second Branch in Air Itam. One suspect faces an attempted murder charge for allegedly ramming a car into a 25-year-old man, while the others face rioting charges. Police have made 23 arrests in total across Penang and Selangor.
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Elderly woman, 81, killed in hit-and-run at George Town apartment
An 81-year-old woman died after being struck by a car in a hit-and-run at the Desa Green Apartments parking area in George Town. Police say she fell after alighting from an e-hailing vehicle before being hit. The driver has not come forward.
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Two motorcyclists hurt in separate crashes in Balik Pulau and Kepala Batas
Two motorcyclists were injured in separate road accidents in Penang on the same day. The first occurred near SK Titi Teras in Balik Pulau, and the second in Lorong Haji Hassan 2, Kepala Batas. Both victims were rescued by firefighters and taken to hospitals.
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Trader in Kuala Terengganu pleads not guilty to raping stepdaughter
A 59-year-old trader pleaded not guilty at the Kuala Terengganu Sessions Court to two charges of raping his 14-year-old stepdaughter in 2013. The accused, Noor Sarkawi Saleh, was granted bail of RM20,000, and the case is set for mention on October 12.
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CAP urges public probe into Penang ferry-tanker collision that injured 21
The Consumers' Association of Penang has called for a transparent investigation into the Sept 1 collision between a ferry and a chemical tanker near the Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal that injured 21 passengers. CAP president Mohideen Abdul Kader questioned the effectiveness of the port's new Vessel Traffic Management System and urged authorities to make findings public.
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Over 2,000 residents in five Serdang villages plagued by flies, stench from chicken farm
More than 2,000 residents from five villages in Serdang, Bandar Baharu, Kedah, are facing disturbances from flies and foul odors allegedly originating from a nearby poultry farm. Residents claim the problem has worsened over the past three years and are urging authorities to take firm action against the operator.
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Two men arrested for snatching elderly woman's necklace in Arau
Police arrested two men suspected of snatching an RM10,000 necklace from an 83-year-old woman in Bumbung Lima, Arau. The suspects, aged 25 and 26, were detained in Kampung Guar Gajah and tested positive for methamphetamine.
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Four charged with murder of man at Sungai Petani plantation
Two brothers and two other men were charged in the Alor Star magistrate's court with murdering a man at an oil palm plantation in Kampung Sungai Division, Sungai Petani, last month. The victim, Mohd Badaruddin Md Nayan, was found dead with injuries to the back of his head. The case is set for mention on Nov 11.
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Two separate fires in Parit Buntar and Air Itam, no injuries
Two separate fires occurred in Parit Buntar and Air Itam, Penang, last night and early this morning. The first fire destroyed a workshop and two BMW cars, while the second damaged 55 percent of a house. No injuries were reported in either incident.
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High-profile trials and public interest appeals dominate Malaysian courts this week
Malaysian courts this week will handle several high-profile cases, including oral arguments in the case of a student accused of murdering a teenage girl in Petaling Jaya, case management for Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor's corruption case, and the trial of the Pantai Jerejak assemblyman. Two public interest appeals related to the constitutional crisis in Negeri Sembilan will also be heard.
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Worker dies in scaffold fall, Penang OSHA halts construction site work
A male worker died after falling about seven meters from scaffolding at a construction site in Bayan Lepas, Penang. The Penang Department of Occupational Safety and Health (JKKP) has issued a stop-work order at the site while a further investigation is conducted.
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PSM urges Penang to stop evictions at PPR Taman Manggis
The Socialist Party of Malaysia (PSM) has urged Penang authorities to halt evictions at the PPR Taman Manggis housing project. PSM claims units were locked and residents are being evicted without being offered permanent housing alternatives. The Penang State Housing Board (LPNPP) defended the action, stating it followed proper procedures after thorough review.
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Ayer Itam school clash: 10 more arrested, total reaches 23
Police in Penang have arrested 10 more men in connection with an armed clash outside a school in Ayer Itam on August 29, bringing the total detained to 23. The incident, which involved weapons and a car, is believed to have stemmed from a debt dispute. Police are investigating under multiple penal code sections and considering applying the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012.
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Penang CM: Chew Jetty safe after fire breaks out 20 metres away
A fire broke out about 20 metres from the Chew Jetty waterfront community in George Town, Penang, early this morning. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow confirmed that Chew Jetty was not affected, and no injuries were reported. The fire involved six premises, including workshops and a carpentry business.
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Fire at Pengkalan Weld destroys five premises, including 30-year-old car paint shop
An early morning fire at Pengkalan Weld, Georgetown, destroyed five business premises including a car paint shop that had been operating for 30 years. The owner, Hong Ching Leong, 60, said everything was destroyed, including three customer cars. The fire also affected a car workshop, a welding shop, a junk shop and a timber factory.
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Five businesses at Chew Jetty destroyed in fire, losses estimated at RM1 million
Five business premises at Chew Jetty in George Town, Penang were destroyed in a fire early this morning. No injuries were reported, but one trader estimated losses at RM1 million. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.