Flash floods hit several areas in Penang
Heavy rain since early today caused flash floods in several areas in Penang, including Bayan Lepas, Bayan Baru and Bukit Jambul.
Sat Sep 24 2022
13-year-old girl falls to her death in Penang condominium incident
A teenage girl died after falling from her residence on the 11th floor of a condominium in Persiaran Bayan Indah, Bayan Baru, today.
Mon Aug 29 2022
Police investigating when alleged abuse of Air Itam siblings began
The mother and grandaunt who were arrested yesterday on suspicion of abusing a three and five-year-old will be remanded in police custody at the Bayan Baru central lock-up till May 31.
Sat May 28 2022
Detainee who fled Penang lock-up recaptured in Perak
A man who escaped from the Bayan Baru police station central lock-up on Tuesday was recaptured in Batu Kurau, Perak yesterday.
Fri Apr 29 2022
Male detainee escapes from Bayan Lepas Police Station
Penang police are tracking down a male detainee who escaped from the Bayan Baru Police Station central lockup at midnight yesterday.
Wed Apr 27 2022
Six-month-old baby dies after found unconscious at nursery
A six-month-old baby boy died yesterday while under the care of a nursery in Bukit Gedung, Bayan Baru near here.
Fri May 28 2021
Police arrest man for breaching COVID-19 quarantine order
The police have arrested a man who defied a COVID-19 home-quarantine order and attended an exhibition at the Setia SPICE Convention Centre in Bayan Baru near here yesterday.
Sat Aug 08 2020
Couple remanded for six days over baby dumping incident
Police said the 18-year-old couple was being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder.
Sat Jul 11 2020
Police bust two syndicates, seize drugs worth RM1.28 mln
After a two-week surveillance, police arrested a Myanmar man who was driving along Jalan Perai, SPT and seized a quantity of drugs before storming a house in Bukit Mertajam.
Wed Jun 10 2020
Newborn thrown out case: Mother's boyfriend detained
An 18-year-old boy, believed to be the father of a newborn baby girl who was thrown by her mother from a fourth floor flat unit two days ago, was detained last night.
Fri May 15 2020
Myanmar worker decapitated in construction site mishap
A Myanmar construction worker was decapitated in an incident at a construction site near Bayan Baru, this morning.
Fri May 12 2017
Traffic policeman injured after being rammed by 'Mat Rempit'
A traffic policeman was injured after he was rammed by a 'mat rempit' who tried to escape a road block at the Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah intersection in Bayan Baru near here, early today.
Sun Jan 01 2017
'Namewee's allegations on Bayan Baru lockup untrue'
The Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission refutes the negative claims made by the controversial rapper against the Bayan Baru police lockup.
Fri Sep 09 2016
Police deny Namewee's allegations on poor lock-up condition
Penang police today denied allegations by controversial rapper Namewee that the Bayan Baru central lock-up.
Thu Sep 01 2016
NGO SAMM makes police report over so-called Citizens' Declaration
An NGO today lodged a police report over what it claimed to be falsification of signatures for the so-called Citizens' Declaration.
Fri Jun 03 2016
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
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024