News near Tanjung Bungah
11 stories within reach of Tanjung Bungah, published in the last 24 hours and gathered from Malaysian news sources.
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Provoking dogs to attack may be an offense: Penang DVS
Following a viral video of a pet dog attacking a stray in Tanjung Bungah, Penang's veterinary department says provoking a dog to attack may be an offence under the Minor Offences Act, and urges public to report such cases.
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Penang DVS: No clear offence under Animal Welfare Act for owner failing to stop dog fight
The Penang Veterinary Services Department said the Animal Welfare Act 2015 has no clear provision making it an offence for an owner to fail to stop a dog fight. This follows viral footage of a dog attacking a smaller stray in Tanjung Bungah. The department suggested action could be considered under the Minor Offences Act 1955 if there is evidence of encouragement.
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Report individuals who encourage dogs to attack animals
The Penang Veterinary Services Department urges the public to report individuals who encourage or provoke animals to attack, following a viral video of a pet dog attacking a stray in Tanjung Bungah. The department notes that while the Animal Welfare Act 2015 lacks clear provisions for such cases, the Minor Offences Act 1955 may apply. The Penang City Council has captured the dog involved and is investigating.
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Dog attacks dog: MBPP captures licensed animal in Tanjung Bungah
A viral video showed a pet dog attacking a stray in Tanjung Bungah. Authorities say provocation can be prosecuted under minor offences law, and the city council has seized the licensed dog.
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Penang vet dept urges police reports if Pearl Hill dog attack was encouraged
The Penang veterinary services department says those who believe a dog owner encouraged his dog to attack a stray at Pearl Hill should lodge police reports. The department found the incident to be a dog fight but noted possible action under the Minor Offences Act if encouragement is proven.
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Report animal provocation - Penang DVS
The Penang Veterinary Services Department urges the public to report anyone who provokes an animal to attack, following a viral video of a pet dog attacking a stray in Tanjung Bungah. The department reviewed the incident and found no clear liability under the Animal Welfare Act for the fight, but noted that provocation could be penalized under the Minor Offences Act. The investigation is ongoing, and the dog involved has been captured by the city council.
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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.
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MBPP seizes three Jalan Macalister premises in crackdown on foreign-run businesses
The Penang Island City Council (MBPP) sealed three premises on Jalan Macalister in George Town for operating without proper licenses, part of a crackdown on foreign-run businesses. The mayor stated that enforcement actions are ongoing and have been carried out repeatedly at the same location. MBPP recorded 703 enforcement actions against foreign-run businesses from 2022 to 2026.
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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.