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
Hawk crash: Mohd Fareez still being treated in hospital - MAF Chief
RMAF pilot Maj Mohd Fareez Omar who survived a Hawk 108 crash in Butterworth, Penang on Nov 16, is reported to be stable and is still being treated at Seberang Jaya Hospital.
Tue Nov 30 2021
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
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