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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
1MDB president Arul Kanda Kandasamy said the monetisation of the companys Air Itam and Pulau Indah land received significant interest.
Tue Jun 30 2015
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024