News near Sungai Sedim Kulim Kedah
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Flash flood hits Sungai Sedim yesterday evening
A flash flood hit the Sungai Sedim recreational area in Kulim, Kedah, yesterday evening. No casualties were reported, but the Fire and Rescue Department advised visitors to be vigilant. The area had previously seen three drowning deaths in a similar incident on July 17.
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Sungai Sedim hit by headwater
A sudden headwater event occurred at the Sungai Sedim recreational area in Kulim, Kedah, last evening. No casualties were reported, but authorities have advised visitors to be cautious. This follows a similar incident in July where three people drowned.
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HGD begins handover of 129 homes at RM828m Aera Township
Heng Guan Development (HGD) has commenced handing over 129 homes at Aera Gardens, the first residential handover in its 150-acre Aera Township in Sungai Petani North, Kedah. The township, with an estimated GDV of RM828 million, is being developed over five phases with a target completion by 2032.
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Woman charged with selling baby for RM17,300
A 24-year-old woman was charged at the Sessions Court in Sungai Petani for allegedly selling a baby boy for RM17,300. She pleaded guilty, and the court set October 5 for sentencing. In a separate proceeding, she also pleaded guilty to possessing another woman's identity card.
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Young mother pleads guilty to illegally transferring baby's custody
A 24-year-old mother, S. Kelsi, pleaded guilty in the Sungai Petani Sessions Court to illegally transferring custody of her 12-day-old baby for RM17,300 at a private hospital between August 18 and 21. She also admitted to illegally possessing another woman's MyKad. Sentencing is set for October 5.
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Apex court allows govt, police appeal over death-in-custody ruling
The Federal Court granted the government and police leave to appeal a ruling that held them liable for the 2019 death of gravedigger Fadzrin Zaidi, who died by suicide in a police lock-up. Leave was also granted in a similar case involving the death of security guard M Thinagaran in an MMEA lock-up in Klang.
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Police find trader's stolen Mercedes, safe still missing
Police have recovered the Mercedes belonging to a trader that was stolen during a house break-in at Tikam Batu, Sungai Petani. The car was found in Merbok, but the safe that was also stolen has not yet been found.
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Businessman loses safe, Mercedes in RM550,000 break-in
A businessman's house in Taman Seri Jenaris, Tikam Batu was broken into, with losses of about RM550,000 including a safe and a Mercedes. No arrests have been made yet.
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Safe, Mercedes stolen by robbers, businessman loses RM550,000
A businessman in Sungai Petani, Kedah, lost approximately RM550,000 after his home in Taman Seri Jenaris, Tikam Batu was broken into. The suspects made off with a safe and a Mercedes Benz. Police are investigating the case under Section 457 of the Penal Code.
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Businessman loses RM550,000, safe and Mercedes stolen
A businessman in Sungai Petani, Kedah lost approximately RM550,000 after his home in Taman Seri Jenaris, Tikam Batu was broken into. A safe and a Mercedes car were stolen in the early morning incident, which the victim discovered upon returning home at noon. Police are investigating based on public information about three suspects.
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Motorcyclist Killed, Two Seriously Injured in Four-Vehicle Accident
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.
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Sim helps visually impaired street musician raise funds for wife's cancer treatment
MP Steven Sim is helping visually impaired street musician Robert Maidin raise funds for his wife's cancer treatment through a charity concert in Bukit Mertajam. The concert will be held on 6 September at Jit Sin High School, with proceeds going to Robert.
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'I thought the ferry was going to sink,' says passenger
A ferry collision in the waters off Penang Port injured 21 passengers. The Teluk Bahang ferry collided with the MV Mekar Jaya, causing minor injuries to those on board. Passengers recounted their fear and the incident is under investigation.
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BMW Northern Club Merdeka Convoy Fosters Patriotic Spirit
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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Accountant charged with helping company evade over RM2.5 million in taxes
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.
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Ambulance driver pleads not guilty to reckless driving causing teenager's death
A 41-year-old ambulance driver pleaded not guilty at the Magistrate's Court in Jasin to reckless driving causing the death of an 18-year-old motorcyclist. The incident occurred at the Ayer Merbau traffic light junction in Jasin on 26 August 2026. The court set bail at RM3,000 and suspended his license.
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Police arrest four including married couple, seize RM4.31 million in drugs
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.
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'Runners' of cross-border drug syndicate including husband and wife arrested
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.
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Independent probe ordered into Teluk Bahang ferry-MV Mekar Jaya collision
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.
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Penang ferry collision: Injured toll rises to 21
A collision between the Teluk Bahang ferry and MV Mekar Jaya within Penang Port limits injured 21 people. The incident occurred on Sept 1 at about 8.40pm, and all injured passengers were taken to hospital. Ferry services continue to operate as usual.
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6 seriously injured as Penang ferry collides
A Penang ferry collided with another vessel near Butterworth, injuring six passengers seriously. The accident involved 92 people, and the injured were taken to hospital. The ferry service continues to operate normally.
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6 injured in ferry-vessel collision at Penang Sentral
A ferry collided with another vessel at Penang Sentral ferry terminal in Butterworth, injuring six people. The incident involved the Teluk Bahang ferry and an unidentified vessel, with 92 people on board. The injured were taken to hospital, and the situation was brought under control.
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Penang ferry collision will not impact tourist arrivals, says state exco
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.
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Vessel collides with Penang ferry, several injured
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.