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
Drug lab uncovered in Penang, drugs worth RM1 million seized
Police uncovered a drug laboratory after raiding a bungalow in Lorong Padang Tembak, Air Itam Monday.
Mon May 25 2015
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
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024