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1. Penang ferry collision probe ongoing, initial report submitted to task force

   6 days ago New Straits Times Penang Port, Penang 4.3 km

   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.

2. Restaurant waiter, 19, charged with attempted murder for ramming car into man during armed fight in Air Itam

   6 days ago Harian Metro Mahkamah Sesyen, Georgetown 5.2 km

   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.

3. The 25th International Conference on Bioinformatics (InCoB/ISCB-APAC 2026)

   14 Sep – 17 Sep MyCEB Royale Chulan Penang, Georgetown 4.2 km

   The 25th International Conference on Bioinformatics (InCoB/ISCB-APAC 2026). 14 September to 17 September 2026, at Royale Chulan Penang, Georgetown.

4. MedHealth Pharma Expo 2026

   8 Dec – 10 Dec MyCEB Penang Waterfront Convention Centre, Gelugor 6.2 km

   MedHealth Pharma Expo 2026. 8 December to 10 December 2026, at Penang Waterfront Convention Centre, Gelugor.