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Police investigating viral video of woman being beaten up at stairwell

Police investigating viral video of woman being beaten up at stairwell

ACP Soffian Santong said they received a police report from a 51-year-old man who claimed that the victim was his daughter.
Tue Aug 01 2023
Plumber charged with attempted murder of woman

Plumber charged with attempted murder of woman

A plumber pleaded not guilty in the George Town Sessions Court today with attempting to murder a woman last month.
Wed Jan 04 2023
Flash floods hit several areas in Penang

Flash floods hit several areas in Penang

Scores of houses in several areas on Penang island were hit by flash floods following heavy rains from 10 pm yesterday.
Sun Oct 16 2022
E-hailing driver charged with living on prostitution

E-hailing driver charged with living on prostitution

Lee Eng Seng was charged with living on the earnings of the prostitution of four foreign women at a hotel.
Mon Sep 12 2022
Illegal racing accident: Fifth victim succumbs to injuries

Illegal racing accident: Fifth victim succumbs to injuries

Another motorcyclist involved in the early morning accident along the Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway on Sunday, died today.
Tue Jul 19 2022
Four dead, three seriously injured in suspected illegal racing

Four dead, three seriously injured in suspected illegal racing

Four motorcyclists were killed and three others were seriously injured after they were involved in an accident involving several vehicles at Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway early this morning.
Sun Jul 17 2022
Two women, family friend charged with abusing children

Two women, family friend charged with abusing children

A woman pleaded not guilty at the George Town Sessions Court today to charges of abusing her two young children since two weeks ago.
Tue May 31 2022
Police probe on viralled video of traffic policemen escorting private vehicle

Police probe on viralled video of traffic policemen escorting private vehicle

Police are investigating a viralled video which showed two traffic policemen escorting a private vehicle along Jalan Bukit Gambir, George Town.
Sun May 08 2022
Man arrested for allegedly abusing wife, nine children

Man arrested for allegedly abusing wife, nine children

A businessman has been arrested by the police for allegedly abusing his wife and nine children in Timur Laut district recently.
Sat Jan 01 2022
35 patrons of entertainment joint compounded RM4,000 each

35 patrons of entertainment joint compounded RM4,000 each

Thirty-five local patrons of an entertainment outlet in Jalan Dr Lim Chwee Leong, George Town, last night were each issued a compound of RM4,000 for violating the SOP set.
Sat Nov 20 2021
Penang's Little India abuzz again for Deepavali

Penang's Little India abuzz again for Deepavali

Little India in Lebuh Pasar, George Town, is abuzz once again with Hindus shopping for Deepavali after some flexibility has been given under the National Recovery Plan (PPN).
Fri Oct 29 2021
Couples required to undergo COVID screening before marriage solemnisation in Penang

Couples required to undergo COVID screening before marriage solemnisation in Penang

Couples planning to tie the knot in Penang are required to undergo COVID-19 screening prior to their marriage solemnisation.
Thu Sep 23 2021
Three men held for criminal breach of trust involving RM300 million

Three men held for criminal breach of trust involving RM300 million

Police have arrested three men, including a father and son, to facilitate investigations into a criminal breach of trust case involving over RM300 million related to an investment company.
Fri Jul 16 2021
Two drug trafficking syndicates busted, drugs worth RM3.5 mln seized

Two drug trafficking syndicates busted, drugs worth RM3.5 mln seized

Penang police detained six individuals, including a pair of lovers and successfully crippled a drug syndicate after raiding three houses.
Wed Jul 14 2021
Sungai Bakap Hospital seeks patient's next-of-kin

Sungai Bakap Hospital seeks patient's next-of-kin

Sungai Bakap Hospital is looking for family members or next-of-kin of Gulam Aziz who died on Saturday from nose cancer.
Mon Jul 05 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