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16 injured when express bus overturns in Butterworth

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

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

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 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 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

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 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

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

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

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

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