![Penang police set up special task force to combat burglaries Penang police set up special task force to combat burglaries](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/61690168549_DatukKhawKokChin.jpg)
Penang police set up special task force to combat burglaries
Datuk Khaw Kok Chin, there was an increase in burglary cases in Timur Laut, Seberang Perai Utara and Seberang Perai Selatan last year.
Mon Jan 15 2024
![Two varsity students lose RM27,545 in part-time job offer scam Two varsity students lose RM27,545 in part-time job offer scam](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/51620742829_scamgeneric.jpg)
Two varsity students lose RM27,545 in part-time job offer scam
Two university students lost RM27,545 after they were cheated by a syndicate offering part-time jobs on a well-known e-commerce platform, in separate incidents.
Sun Aug 15 2021
![Two individuals lose RM27,490 in love scam Two individuals lose RM27,490 in love scam](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/81598867845_lovescam.jpg)
Two individuals lose RM27,490 in love scam
Two individuals lost RM27,490 to an online love scam syndicate in separate incidents in Butterworth recently.
Sat Aug 14 2021
![Cops tracking down individuals involved in Butterworth funeral procession Cops tracking down individuals involved in Butterworth funeral procession](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/81624182149_BUTTERWORTH.jpg)
Cops tracking down individuals involved in Butterworth funeral procession
Police are tracking down a group of men for allegedly violating the SOP under the movement control restrictions by being involved in a funeral procession at Jalan Siram, Butterworth recently.
Sun Jun 20 2021
![Four including three siblings detained with syabu worth RM204,400 Four including three siblings detained with syabu worth RM204,400](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/61621768386_TBNOORZAINYPOLISjp.jpg)
Four including three siblings detained with syabu worth RM204,400
Police arrested four individuals, including three siblings, and seized 5,244 grammes of syabu worth RM204,400 in a raid on a house in Kepala Batas here two days ago.
Sun May 23 2021
![Police bust four Ah Long syndicates with arrest of 29 in Penang, Perak - Bukit Aman Police bust four Ah Long syndicates with arrest of 29 in Penang, Perak - Bukit Aman](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/51614821877_TBZAINUDDINYAACOB.jpg)
Police bust four Ah Long syndicates with arrest of 29 in Penang, Perak - Bukit Aman
Bukit Aman JSJK in collaboration with Penang JSJK raided 12 locations in Seberang Perai Tengah and Seberang Perai Utara in Penang and in Kerian, Perak from 6 am to 10 am.
Sun Apr 11 2021
![16 youths arrested at drug-fuelled wild party 16 youths arrested at drug-fuelled wild party](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/41598956821_PARTY.jpg)
16 youths arrested at drug-fuelled wild party
Police arrested 16 youths, seven of whom were girls, for allegedly having a wild party at a rented apartment unit in Butterworth early today.
Mon Feb 08 2021
![Cancer-stricken Corporal Azmi dies Cancer-stricken Corporal Azmi dies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/71611658656_KOPERALAZMI.jpg)
Cancer-stricken Corporal Azmi dies
Seberang Perai Utara district police chief ACP Noorzainy Mohd Noor said he was informed of the sad news by his officer.
Tue Jan 26 2021
![Housewife loses RM177,500 in African Scam Housewife loses RM177,500 in African Scam](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-03/81584270810_TBGENERICMACAUSCAM.jpg)
Housewife loses RM177,500 in African Scam
A housewife lost RM177,500 after being deceived by a man claiming to be from Poland, who is believed to be part of the 'African Scam' fraud syndicate.
Fri Dec 11 2020
![Park ordered to close seven days for RMCO non-compliance Park ordered to close seven days for RMCO non-compliance](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/71597541441_ACPNoorzainyMohdN.jpg)
Park ordered to close seven days for RMCO non-compliance
Health Ministry issued the notice for the closure order because the parks management did not control the number of visitors present.
Sun Aug 16 2020
![Police advise Lim supporters not to assemble outside court Police advise Lim supporters not to assemble outside court](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/71596795308_LimGuanEng.jpg)
Police advise Lim supporters not to assemble outside court
Seberang Perai Utara (SPU) District Police Chief ACP Noorzainy Mohd Noor said Lim, 60, is expected to be charged in court on Monday and Tuesday next week.
Fri Aug 07 2020
![12-hour water supply disruption in Butterworth and SPU areas from Sunday 12-hour water supply disruption in Butterworth and SPU areas from Sunday](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-08/51440075688_paipair.jpg)
12-hour water supply disruption in Butterworth and SPU areas from Sunday
There will be water supply disruption for 12 hours in Butterworth and Seberang Perai Utara areas near here due to the installation of a pressure reducing valve on the pipeline at Jalan Pekan Darat.
Mon Sep 11 2017
![Tasek Gelugor to be an agrotourism development area Tasek Gelugor to be an agrotourism development area](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-04/81491382938_ShabudinYahaya.jpg)
Tasek Gelugor to be an agrotourism development area
Tasek Gelugor , in Seberang Perai Utara (SPU), is set to be a popular destination for visitors in Penang with plans being made by the state government to turn it into an agrotourism development area.
Tue Apr 18 2017
![Man detained over offensive remarks about TMJ Man detained over offensive remarks about TMJ](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-12/41482314818_WomenHancuffsGeneric.jpg)
Man detained over offensive remarks about TMJ
Johor police chief Datuk Seri Wan Ahmad Najmuddin Mohd said the suspect, aged 26, was picked up at 9.30am in Seberang Perai Utara, Kepala Batas, Penang.
Fri Apr 14 2017
![Wife and children injured as officer's pistol accidentally goes off Wife and children injured as officer's pistol accidentally goes off](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-07/61436426113_GUNSHOT.jpg)
Wife and children injured as officer's pistol accidentally goes off
In the 4pm incident, a 33-year-old police Lance Corporal who was on duty had apparently returned home before the incident.
Mon Aug 08 2016
AWANI Tonight: Education: Act quick to enhance English proficiency among students - PM
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged the Education Ministry to quickly implement initiatives to enhance students' English proficiency, emphasizing the need to expedite education reforms in this area.
Wed Feb 12 2025
![Jho Low gave impression of close ties with Najib - Tengku Rahimah Jho Low gave impression of close ties with Najib - Tengku Rahimah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/41685516815_TBJHOLOW.jpg)
Jho Low gave impression of close ties with Najib - Tengku Rahimah
Tengku Rahimah says Jho Low played a key role in TIA's early stages, proposing its setup and identifying growth sectors.
Wed Feb 12 2025
![Egypt plans to offer 'comprehensive proposal' to rebuild Gaza while Palestinians remain in Strip Egypt plans to offer 'comprehensive proposal' to rebuild Gaza while Palestinians remain in Strip](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739356184_tbrubbleofbuilding.jpg)
Egypt plans to offer 'comprehensive proposal' to rebuild Gaza while Palestinians remain in Strip
Egypt says it is looking forward to cooperating with US President Donald Trump to reach comprehensive and just peace in the region.
Wed Feb 12 2025
![Malaysia exported RM288.23 mil palm oil and palm-based products to Central Asia in 2024 Malaysia exported RM288.23 mil palm oil and palm-based products to Central Asia in 2024](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/51737690501_palmoil.jpg)
Malaysia exported RM288.23 mil palm oil and palm-based products to Central Asia in 2024
Central Asia is an important export destination for Malaysian palm oil, says Datuk Chan Foong Hin.
Wed Feb 12 2025
![GISB CEO, 21 others plead not guilty to being members of organised crime group GISB CEO, 21 others plead not guilty to being members of organised crime group](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739350796_pengurusantertinggi.jpg)
GISB CEO, 21 others plead not guilty to being members of organised crime group
The charges provide for imprisonment of between five and 20 years upon conviction.
Wed Feb 12 2025
![Malaysian court orders government, analyst to pay damages in Mongolian murder case Malaysian court orders government, analyst to pay damages in Mongolian murder case](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739344427_TBBAGINDAALTANTUYA.jpg)
Malaysian court orders government, analyst to pay damages in Mongolian murder case
Court orders Abdul Razak Baginda to pay a total of more than 9 million ringgit to the family of murdered Mongolian Altantuya Shaariibuu.
Wed Feb 12 2025
![Ten million Indians take holy dip on key day of Kumbh Mela festival Ten million Indians take holy dip on key day of Kumbh Mela festival](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739347253_Sangam.jpg)
Ten million Indians take holy dip on key day of Kumbh Mela festival
Hindus consider this year's event even more significant as having the power to free them of the cycle of rebirth.
Wed Feb 12 2025
![Spain's former soccer chief Rubiales says player Hermoso consented to kiss Spain's former soccer chief Rubiales says player Hermoso consented to kiss](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739338431_FormerSpanishsocce.jpg)
Spain's former soccer chief Rubiales says player Hermoso consented to kiss
Jenni Hermoso says she was pressured to agree to a statement downplaying the kiss.
Wed Feb 12 2025
![With Musk at his side, Trump orders US agencies to plan for 'large-scale' staff cuts With Musk at his side, Trump orders US agencies to plan for 'large-scale' staff cuts](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739348200_ElonMuskDonaldTr.jpg)
With Musk at his side, Trump orders US agencies to plan for 'large-scale' staff cuts
The executive order was the latest effort by Donald Trump and Elon Musk to shrink and align the US govt with Trump's policy priorities.
Wed Feb 12 2025
![EPF denies claims regarding MAHB investment EPF denies claims regarding MAHB investment](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/41725066033_KWSPEPF.jpg)
EPF denies claims regarding MAHB investment
In a statement today, EPF said that these claims are unfounded.
Wed Feb 12 2025