![Father and daughter fatally stabbed at apartment in Air Itam Father and daughter fatally stabbed at apartment in Air Itam](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-11/81730990348_kejadiantikam.jpg)
Father and daughter fatally stabbed at apartment in Air Itam
A man and his daughter were fatally stabbed at an apartment in Bandar Baru Farlim, Air Itam today by a man allegedly angered after his romantic advances were rejected by the woman.
Thu Nov 07 2024
![Police investigating when alleged abuse of Air Itam siblings began Police investigating when alleged abuse of Air Itam siblings began](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/61602131990_SoffianSantong.jpg)
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
![Man allegedly pushes wife off 18th floor home out of jealousy Man allegedly pushes wife off 18th floor home out of jealousy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/51618147117_garisanpolis.jpg)
Man allegedly pushes wife off 18th floor home out of jealousy
A woman who was found dead in Air Itam was allegedly pushed out of the living room window of her 18th floor home by her husband.
Mon Apr 12 2021
![Woman killed in early morning Air Itam house fire Woman killed in early morning Air Itam house fire](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/61599707029_TBRumahTerbakar.jpg)
Woman killed in early morning Air Itam house fire
The fire was completely extinguished at 3.05 am. The house where the fire started was about 85 per cent damaged, while the other house about 75 per cent.
Thu Sep 10 2020
![Couple remanded for six days over baby dumping incident Couple remanded for six days over baby dumping incident](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/51594380203_kescampakbayi.jpg)
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
![Newborn thrown out from 13th floor apartment in Air Itam Newborn thrown out from 13th floor apartment in Air Itam](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/51594380203_kescampakbayi.jpg)
Newborn thrown out from 13th floor apartment in Air Itam
A teenage girl threw out her newborn baby girl from the 13th floor of her family's apartment unit in Bandar Baru, Air Itam, here, today.
Fri Jul 10 2020
![Heavy rain lashes Penang, causing floods, landslides and uprooting trees Heavy rain lashes Penang, causing floods, landslides and uprooting trees](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-09/51505443800_BanjirKilat.jpg)
Heavy rain lashes Penang, causing floods, landslides and uprooting trees
However, so far, there have been no reports of injuries or damage to property and neither has anyone been evacuated due the floods, which reportedly reached up to 0.6 metres in some areas.
Fri Sep 15 2017
![Female bartender nabbed with RM163,000 worth of drugs Female bartender nabbed with RM163,000 worth of drugs](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-07/81501073988_AnuarOsman.jpg)
Female bartender nabbed with RM163,000 worth of drugs
Police detained a female bartender and seized various types of drugs worth RM163,000 in a raid at her apartment in Bandar Baru, Air Itam here yesterday.
Wed Jul 26 2017
![Police detain three men for assaulting Uber driver Police detain three men for assaulting Uber driver](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-06/61496909644_remanUBER.jpg)
Police detain three men for assaulting Uber driver
Timur Laut District Police chief, ACP Anuar Omar said the three, aged 29 to 40 years, were detained separately around Paya Terubung and Air Itam yesterday.
Thu Jun 08 2017
![Six people, including a teenager held over shooting incident in George Town Six people, including a teenager held over shooting incident in George Town](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-06/61435017728_Gari.jpg)
Six people, including a teenager held over shooting incident in George Town
The suspects aged between 14 and 55 were nabbed in separate incidents in the Air Itam and Datuk Keramat areas here.
Sat Apr 22 2017
![Man assaulted at cemetery for insulting deceased Datuk Man assaulted at cemetery for insulting deceased Datuk](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-12/41480855838_KesPukul.jpg)
Man assaulted at cemetery for insulting deceased Datuk
In the 5pm incident the following day, the 47-year-old victim was assaulted at the Khoo Kongsi cemetery near the Thean Teik Highway in Air Itam here on Friday.
Sun Dec 04 2016
![Batu Maung shooting suspect shot dead by police Batu Maung shooting suspect shot dead by police](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-07/71468504697_SuspekDitembak.jpg)
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
![IGP denies MACC personnel surrounded Air Itam police station IGP denies MACC personnel surrounded Air Itam police station](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-02/81455074701_KhalidAbuBakar.jpg)
IGP denies MACC personnel surrounded Air Itam police station
The nation's top cop says MACC officers only came to the station to arrest several cops.
Mon Apr 18 2016
![Two held over attempt to bomb open ATM Two held over attempt to bomb open ATM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-11/71447429242_WOMENHANDCUFF.jpg)
Two held over attempt to bomb open ATM
Barat Daya district police chief Supt Lai Fah Hin said the duo aged 25 an 30 were picked up separately in Air Itam here at 9pm Tuesday.
Wed Mar 30 2016
![Monetisation of Air Itam, Pulau Indah land receive various proposals - 1MDB Monetisation of Air Itam, Pulau Indah land receive various proposals - 1MDB](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-06/51434987785_ONEMDB.jpg)
Monetisation of Air Itam, Pulau Indah land receive various proposals - 1MDB
1MDB president Arul Kanda Kandasamy said the monetisation of the companys Air Itam and Pulau Indah land received significant interest.
Tue Jun 30 2015
![Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18 Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61739755397_tbSheikhNaimQassem.jpg)
Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18
Naim Qassem says any Israeli military presence on Lebanese soil after February 18 would be considered an occupying force.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739755125_JDAM.jpg)
Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump
Trump says he lifted a Biden-era block on the export of the bombs to Israel despite a ceasefire agreement being in place.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738709801_TrumpNetanyahu.jpg)
Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan
Netanyahu again praises US President Donald Trump's plan to resettle Palestinians from Gaza.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024 Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738804705_tbRINGGITMALAYSIA.jpg)
Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024
According to Mohd Afzanizam, the ringgit is poised for positive starts today amid signs of weaker consumer spending in the United States.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738813756_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security
Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked? Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51707394584_TBcancer.jpg)
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?
Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739535661_Congolesepeople.jpg)
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter
Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen? How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/41736248917_TBCANADAPM.jpg)
How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?
The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51720518165_OhmatdytChildrenK.jpg)
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns
Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-09/51725854695_ArtificialIntellige.jpg)
AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says
Over the next decade, AI is expected to redefine job roles rather than eliminate them.
Sun Feb 16 2025