Crime & Safety news in Taman Jaya

1. Mechanic shot at Bukit Mertajam workshop in stable condition

   4 days ago Harian Metro Jalan Sungai Lembu, Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang 7.7 km

   A 43-year-old mechanic was shot at a used car workshop on Jalan Sungai Lembu in Bukit Mertajam and is now reported to be in stable condition. Police are investigating the case under Section 307 of the Penal Code to identify the suspects and their motive.

2. Six Malaysians held over drug smuggling case linked to co-pilot arrested in Jakarta

   4 days ago Malay Mail Bukit Mertajam 1.3 km

   Malaysian police have detained six local men in connection with a drug smuggling case involving a Malaysian co-pilot arrested at Jakarta's airport. Four of the suspects had fled to Thailand and Vietnam before returning to Malaysia, where they were arrested. The co-pilot was caught with drugs worth an estimated RM45 million.

3. Mechanic injured after being shot by two men on a motorcycle

   5 days ago Harian Metro Jalan Sungai Lembu, Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang 7.7 km

   A 43-year-old mechanic was shot in the right palm by two men on a motorcycle at a car workshop on Jalan Sungai Lembu in Bukit Mertajam. He fled and later lodged a report at the Kulim police station. Police are investigating the motive.

4. Independent probe ordered into Teluk Bahang ferry-MV Mekar Jaya collision

   6 days ago The Sun Penang Port waters, Penang 8.5 km

   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.