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Penang City Council catches 3,368 pest birds last month
The Penang Island City Council (MBPP) caught 3,368 pest birds, including 1,996 crows and 1,372 pigeons, at several locations in George Town last month. The council also destroyed 114 crow nests as part of its ongoing efforts to control the bird population and maintain urban cleanliness.
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Penang to auction Tanjung Pinang land to fund Ayer Itam bypass project
The Penang government will auction a 2.42-hectare freehold plot in Tanjung Pinang on October 7 to help contractor Consortium Zenith Construction secure cash flow for the Ayer Itam-Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway bypass. The project is 92.46% complete and targeted for completion by April 2027.
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Penang's 106-year-old Kong Thai Lai coffee shop to close Sept 26
Kong Thai Lai, a 106-year-old Hainanese coffee shop in George Town, Penang, will close on Sept 26. The third-generation operator, Tan Jeng Seow, is closing because no family member is willing to take over and the landlord is taking back the property.
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Penang Housing Board: Taman Manggis Eviction Was Last Resort After Due Process
The Penang State Housing Board (LPNPP) has stated that the eviction of units at the PPR Taman Manggis in Georgetown was a final step after thorough cross-checking and engagement processes. The action was taken against tenants who violated terms, such as owning other property or exceeding income limits. LPNPP also denied claims of no alternatives, recommending the Rent-To-Own scheme for eligible residents.
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PSM urges Penang to stop evictions at PPR Taman Manggis
The Socialist Party of Malaysia (PSM) has urged Penang authorities to halt evictions at the PPR Taman Manggis housing project. PSM claims units were locked and residents are being evicted without being offered permanent housing alternatives. The Penang State Housing Board (LPNPP) defended the action, stating it followed proper procedures after thorough review.
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Ayer Itam school clash: 10 more arrested, total reaches 23
Police in Penang have arrested 10 more men in connection with an armed clash outside a school in Ayer Itam on August 29, bringing the total detained to 23. The incident, which involved weapons and a car, is believed to have stemmed from a debt dispute. Police are investigating under multiple penal code sections and considering applying the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012.
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Penang CM: Chew Jetty safe after fire breaks out 20 metres away
A fire broke out about 20 metres from the Chew Jetty waterfront community in George Town, Penang, early this morning. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow confirmed that Chew Jetty was not affected, and no injuries were reported. The fire involved six premises, including workshops and a carpentry business.
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Fire at Pengkalan Weld destroys five premises, including 30-year-old car paint shop
An early morning fire at Pengkalan Weld, Georgetown, destroyed five business premises including a car paint shop that had been operating for 30 years. The owner, Hong Ching Leong, 60, said everything was destroyed, including three customer cars. The fire also affected a car workshop, a welding shop, a junk shop and a timber factory.
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Five businesses at Chew Jetty destroyed in fire, losses estimated at RM1 million
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.
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Five premises at Chew Jetty destroyed in fire, firefighters prevent spread to petrol station
A fire destroyed five premises at Chew Jetty in Georgetown, Penang, in the early hours of the morning. Firefighters managed to prevent the blaze from spreading to a nearby petrol station and residential area. No injuries were reported, and the cause and losses are under investigation.
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Penang police arrest 10 more in Air Itam school brawl, mull Sosma
Police have arrested 10 more men in connection with a weapons brawl outside SJK(C) Kong Min Branch Two in Air Itam, Penang, on Aug 29, bringing the total detained to 23. The incident, believed to stem from a debt dispute, involved three victims attacked with weapons and one hit by a car. Police are considering invoking the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 (SOSMA) against the suspects.
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10 More Held in Penang School Armed Brawl Probe, Total Detained Now 23
Police in Penang have arrested 10 more men in connection with an armed brawl outside a school in Air Itam on Aug 29, bringing the total detained to 23. The incident, which involved three victims attacked with weapons and a car, is believed to have stemmed from a debt dispute. Police have opened investigation papers under several Penal Code sections.
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RM4.25mil flood mitigation project in Kampung Pokok Asam to complete in October
A RM4.25 million flood mitigation project at Parit Monsun in Kampung Pokok Asam, Penang, is in its final stage and expected to be completed in October. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the project, which includes screw pumps and drainage improvements, aims to reduce frequent flash floods in the low-lying area.
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Penang LRT works to close lane at Gat Lebuh Cecil for three nights from Sept 7
A lane on Lebuh Raya Tun Dr. Lim Chong Eu and Gat Lebuh Cecil in Penang will be closed from 10pm on 7 September to 5am on 10 September for utility relocation works for the Mutiara Line LRT project. MRT Corp advises motorists to use alternative routes and allow extra travel time.
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Sabah juniors shine at national squash circuit in Penang
Sabah's junior squash players performed well at the 2026 SRAM National Junior Circuit second leg in Penang. Muhammad Zidane Zicqree Zairul Anuar won the Boys' Under-15 title, while Amber Kristy Muyou was runner-up in the Girls' Under-17 category. Several other Sabahan players also improved their national rankings.
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Elderly man's body found in car in George Town
The body of a 62-year-old man was found in a car at a parking lot in Desa Penang 2, Lebuh Sungai Pinang 7, George Town. Police received a report at about 6.59 pm, and an examination found no criminal elements. The body was sent to Hospital Pulau Pinang for a post-mortem.
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Penang Hospital expands queue system to ease congestion at General Surgery Clinic
Penang Hospital is expanding its queue management system to ease congestion at its General Surgery Clinic. The new system will allow patients to monitor their queues via smartphone. A new Women and Children's Block, expected by 2027, will also free up space for the clinic's expansion.
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Asia Youth International Model United Nations (AYIMUN) Penang Chapter 2026
Asia Youth International Model United Nations (AYIMUN) Penang Chapter 2026. 10 October to 11 October 2026, at Mercure Penang Beach Hotel.
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Penang steps up heritage building checks after woman injured
The Penang Island City Council (MBPP) has increased inspections of heritage buildings in George Town after a woman was injured by debris from a building on Lebuh China. The council has issued notices to owners and plans to conduct visual inspections of all heritage buildings in the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Woman injured by falling concrete debris from building
A woman in her 20s was injured by falling concrete debris from a heritage building on Lebuh China in George Town, Penang, during the Hungry Ghost Festival. The incident occurred around 11:30 pm when a connecting cable on the wall snapped, causing part of the building's corner structure to fall. The victim was taken to a hospital for treatment, and MBPP staff were seen cleaning the area and setting up safety tape.
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'I was so worried the ferry would sink'
A Teluk Bahang ferry collided with the MV Mekar Jaya within Penang Port limits, injuring 21 people. Passengers described the terrifying moment of impact, with some treated at Hospital Seberang Jaya. The Penang Port Commission reported the accident occurred around 8.40pm.
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Stray dog attack leads to license revocation and RM250 fine by MBPP
The Penang Island City Council (MBPP) has revoked the license of a pet dog and fined its owner RM250 after the dog attacked a stray in Tanjung Bungah, Penang. The incident, which was captured on video and went viral, prompted the council's action under the MPPP (Dogs) By-Laws 1977.
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Police confirm bloody fight in Air Itam involved Geng 04
Police in Penang confirmed a bloody armed clash in Air Itam involving the Geng 04 gang, which left two bystanders seriously injured. The dispute was over a debt, and 13 local men, including three minors, have been arrested in connection with the incident.
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13 arrested over attack on two mistaken for gang members
Thirteen people were arrested in Penang after two men were mistaken for gang members and attacked with knives outside a Chinese school in Ayer Itam on August 30. The victims were returning from a religious festival and were targeted by a group that mistook them for a rival gang. Police say the attack was related to a debt collection and not linked to illegal money lending.