News near Penang
4 stories within reach of Penang, published in the last 3 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.
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Cross-border drug syndicate worth RM4.31 million busted
Police in Malaysia dismantled a cross-border drug syndicate, seizing 252.2 kg of methamphetamine worth RM4.31 million. Four suspects were arrested in raids in Selangor and Penang. The syndicate used modified vehicles with hidden compartments to smuggle drugs from Thailand.
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Malaysia-Thailand police seize 252.2 kg of syabu
A joint operation between Malaysian and Thai police led to the seizure of 252.2 kg of methamphetamine and the arrest of five suspects. The syndicate smuggled drugs by road from Thailand into Malaysia.
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Malaysian tower-running world champ Soh Wai Ching powers up Penang Hill in under 26 minutes on Merdeka Day
Malaysian tower-running world champion Soh Wai Ching set a new national record by climbing Penang Hill's Heritage Trail in 25 minutes 55.25 seconds on Merdeka Day, his fifth Malaysia Book of Records achievement this year. The feat came two days after he broke his own record on Komtar's 68 floors. Soh credited his peak fitness and support from friends at checkpoints for the achievement.
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Ayer Itam brawl involved Geng 04 members – Police
Police confirmed that a brawl outside a Chinese primary school in Ayer Itam on August 30 involved members of the Geng 04 gang. Thirteen local men, including three minors, were arrested. The fight stemmed from a misunderstanding over debt collection, and two victims were mistakenly attacked due to wearing similar colored clothing.