Violent Crime news in Pusat Konvensyen Picca Butterworth

1. Five businesses at Chew Jetty destroyed in fire, losses estimated at RM1 million

   2 days ago Bernama Jeti Chew, George Town, Pulau Pinang 6.6 km

   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.

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

   5 days ago Berita Harian Mahkamah Majistret di sini, Pulau Pinang 3 km

   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.

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

   6 days ago Harian Metro Butterworth, Pulau Pinang 3.4 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.