KTMB introduces special 'Excursion' train service for CNY
There will be two special round trips with 792 tickets offered for the special train connecting KL Sentral Station and Butterworth Station.
Tue Jan 21 2025
16 injured when express bus overturns in Butterworth
The JBPM team managed to remove 16 victims, including the bus driver, from the vehicle.
Mon Feb 06 2023
Ex-sales exec pleads not guilty to swindling more than RM23,000 of company's funds
A former sales executive pleaded not guilty to a charge of committing criminal breach of trust against his employer amounting to RM23,407.40 earlier this year.
Thu Sep 29 2022
Missing coffee shop owner found safe
According to police, Kamarudin Daud took the train from Ipoh station to Butterworth and then to Georgetown and stayed at a hotel.
Thu Aug 25 2022
USM lecturer, sibling jailed three years for abuse of power, abetment
A USM lecturer was sentenced to three years in prison and fined RM807,475 for abusing his position by approving his younger brother's company to supply various goods to the university.
Fri Aug 19 2022
Investment company CEO charged with cheating victims of RM100,000
A CEO of an investment company today claimed trial at the Sessions Court here to three counts of cheating involving RM100,000 in 2020.
Tue Aug 02 2022
Federal Territories Indian Development Foundation director charged with misappropriation of property
A director of the Federal Territories Indian Development Foundation was charged in the Sessions Court here today with 11 counts of misappropriation of property.
Mon Aug 01 2022
Former school principal acquitted of sexual assault charges
In her judgement, Noor Aini said based on the evidence presented, the court found the credibility of the witnesses questionable.
Tue May 24 2022
Carpenter pleads guilty to incest, physical sexual assault on step-daughter
A carpenter pleaded guilty in separate Sessions Court here today to six counts of incest and committing physical sexual assault on his step-daughter.
Fri Apr 29 2022
Shop owner fined RM18,000 for possessing, selling communication equipment without MCMC certification
An owner of a communication equipment shop was fined RM18,000 by separate Sessions Courts today after she pleaded guilty to possessing and selling equipment that were not certified by the MCMC.
Fri Apr 29 2022
Foreign workers' hostels found in pitiable conditions
About 50 foreign workers of a factory in Butterworth are staying in a dirty, repulsive and congested environment at a hostel comprising six containers that also double up as kitchens.
Wed Apr 27 2022
Pau, dimsum factory ordered shut due to unhygeinic conditions
A factory processing pau and dimsum in Medan Melor Selatan, Butterworth was ordered shut for two weeks due to unhygienic and dirty conditions.
Wed Mar 30 2022
Nasi lemak seller fined RM50,000 for organising 'kootu' fund
A nasi lemak seller was fined RM50,000 by the Butterworth Sessions Court today for organising a 'kootu' (tontine) fund through Facebook.
Mon Feb 14 2022
Passenger ferry service from Butterworth to Penang to begin earlier from tomorrow
The first passenger ferry service from Butterworth to Penang will depart earlier from tomorrow in conjunction with the reopening of schools.
Sun Jan 09 2022
Former player, national squad head coach M Kuppan dies
Kuppan who was a national player in the 60s and coached the national squad during the 70s, will be buried in Butterworth, Penang.
Fri Dec 31 2021
Turkish ski resort fire kills 76, guests forced to jump from windows
The fire began on the restaurant floor of the 12-storey Grand Kartal Hotel, authorities said.
Wed Jan 22 2025
TIMELINE - Antisemitic attacks escalate in Australia
Police in the state of New South Wales, that has Sydney as its capital, have arrested forty people for antisemitic offences.
Wed Jan 22 2025
PM Anwar congratulates President Trump, looks forward to strengthened Malaysia-US relations
Malaysia stands ready to collaborate on shared priorities as Trump administration strives to herald a new golden age for America, PM says.
Wed Jan 22 2025
Trump's withdrawal of US from WHO to impact global health
Here are facts about US financing for global health and potential implications of Trump's move.
Wed Jan 22 2025
Indian state contests life sentence of murder, rape convict, seeks death, source says
West Bengal state launches an appeal to overturn a life sentence in favour of the death penalty for the convicted police volunteer.
Wed Jan 22 2025
A new American era is ushered in by a familiar Trump
Donald Trump promises a new golden age, casting himself as a uniter.
Wed Jan 22 2025
What ASEAN offers the world in the Intelligent Age
Under Malaysias Chairmanship in 2025, the focus on collective action, regional cohesion and forward-thinking strategies will be pivotal.
Tue Jan 21 2025
Trump’s second term begin with sweeping policy changes. Here’s what you need to know
US President Donald Trump began his second term with a historic wave of executive orders, reportedly signing up to 200 in a single day.
Tue Jan 21 2025
AWANI Tonight: President Donald Trump pardons Jan 6 capitol rioters
Donald Trump signed a slew of executive orders shortly after being sworn in as the 47th U.S. President, including pardons for nearly 1,600 individuals linked to the 2021 Capitol riots.
Tue Jan 21 2025
AWANI Tonight: No more free toll during festive seasons
The government will no longer offer toll exemptions for festive seasons, including for the upcoming Chinese New Year, opting for a more targeted approach.
Tue Jan 21 2025