Building collapse: Two Bangladeshi workers in critical condition
It is understood that the two men suffered serious injuries almost all over their bodies.
Wed Nov 29 2023
Penang warehouse collapse: Tracker dogs assist in SAR operations
Khairy Sulaiman said the tracker dogs would only be allowed to enter the area of the rubble after it was confirmed to be safe.
Wed Nov 29 2023
Building collapse: MBPP issues stop work order
Datuk A. Rajendran said this was to facilitate the rescue operation of the victims and the investigation carried out by the authorities.
Wed Nov 29 2023
Building collapse: Three dead, two injured, four feared buried under the rubble - Police
The Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department said the SAR team was now removing the collapsed structure using heavy machinery.
Wed Nov 29 2023
Building collapse: I am grateful to come down early - Mohidul Islam
The logistics warehouse in Batu Maung, Bayan Lepas collapsed last night, with three confirmed dead so far.
Wed Nov 29 2023
Fire crackers worth RM408,943 seized, three men arrested
Police arrested three men and confiscated various types of firecrackers worth RM408,943 and drugs in Batu Maung last Thursday.
Mon Jan 23 2023
Flash floods hit several areas in Penang
Scores of houses in several areas on Penang island were hit by flash floods following heavy rains from 10 pm yesterday.
Sun Oct 16 2022
Two friends' tourism venture paying off for village
Two pals took the bold decision to quit their jobs and start an ATV extreme sports business at Pantai Esen in Batu Maung.
Fri Nov 05 2021
Two Penang President's Cup players injured in accident
Two Penang President's Cup players were injured in an accident near the Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah (JSAHMS) bridge in Batu Maung while on their way to the Batu Kawan Stadium today by motorcycle.
Thu Mar 30 2017
Four held over murder six months ago in Batu Maung
Seberang Perai Tengah Police chief ACP Nik Roz Azhan Nik Abdul Hamid said the men, aged between 20 and 24, were arrested in a raid on an apartment in Jalan Lestari, Perai, at 1.35am.
Sun Nov 20 2016
Body of man who jumped off Penang bridge found
The body of 38-year-old Sukri Saad was found at 9.02am about one nautical mile from where he was believed to have jumped.
Fri Oct 28 2016
Man jumps off Penang second bridge
A man is feared to have drowned after jumping off the Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah bridge near Batu Maung.
Wed Oct 26 2016
Several areas in Penang island hit by flood
The airport was also flooded as the water had entered the arrival hall and several inbound and departing flights had been delayed due to the weather condition.
Mon Jul 18 2016
Batu Maung shooting victims cremated
Hundreds of family members and friends came to pay their last respects to the deceased as the bodies were brought from the funeral parlour to the crematorium.
Sun Jul 17 2016
Batu Maung shooting suspect shot dead by police
The man who allegedly killed his family members during a shooting at a poultry processing factory in Batu Maung yesterday, has been shot dead by police in Air Itam.
Thu Jul 14 2016
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024