Worrying trend of juvenile crimes, free sex in Penang - Police chief
There is an alarming trend of juvenile crimes in Penang with statistics of 1,251 arrests, including rape offences, from July 2021 to November this year.
Tue Dec 20 2022
49 men arrested to aid investigation into viral video of Aidiladha prayers in Juru
The police have arrested 49 men to facilitate investigations into a viral video showing hundreds of individuals believed to be foreigners having Aidiladha prayers at an open area in Juru here today.
Tue Jul 20 2021
Penang roads busy as ever despite MCO
Penang police chief, Datuk Sahabudin Abd Manan, said the number of road vehicles was still high.
Thu Jan 14 2021
Each detainee pays RM2000 to see family - Chuah
Each detainee is believed to have paid about RM2,000 to policemen who were allegedly in cahoots with a man who escaped police custody on July 9, as an inducement to take them to meet family members.
Tue Jul 18 2017
Detainee's escape: Police gathering evidence to finalise IP
The police are still gathering evidence to complete the investigation paper (IP) on an escaped detainee's case before embarking on the next course of action.
Wed Jul 12 2017
Police arrest two more men over Penang assault incident
Penang Police Chief Datuk Abdul Ghafar Rajab said the two men, aged 31 and 35, were arrested separately in the state on Wednesday.
Fri Dec 09 2016
Police investigation paper on Namawee's video for allegedly insulting Islam
Penang Police chief Datuk Abdul Ghafar Rajab said they received several reports from non-governmental organisations (NGOs) against the song video titled 'Oh My God.'
Fri Jul 29 2016
CCTVs boon in law enforcement, says Penang police chief
Next year, more closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras will be installed in Penang as the device has proven to be a boon in law enforcement.
Mon Dec 14 2015
Lim Guan Eng wants confirmation that 11 PPS members have criminal records
The Penang DAP Government today wants confirmation of the claims by Penang Police Chief Datuk Abdul Rahim Hanafi that 11 of the 156 members of the Volunteer Patrol Unit (PPS) detained last Sunday.
Tue Sep 02 2014
'Molotov cocktail' hurled into Penang Chief Minister's residence
A molotov cocktail was hurled into the compound of the residence of Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng late last night, said Penang Police chief Datuk Abdul Rahim Hanafi.
Sun Aug 31 2014
By-election most comfortable and manageable - Penang police
Penang police chief Datuk Abdul Rahim Hanafi says the Bukit Gelugor by-election is the most comfortable and manageable by-election for him.
Sun May 25 2014
Police on duty until Karpal Singh's cremation - Penang police chief
Penang police chief Datuk Abdul Rahim Hanafi said more than 50 policemen were on duty until Karpal Singh's cremation.
Tue Apr 22 2014
Lightning arrestor collapse: Car parts found during cleaning-up work
Penang police chief Datuk Abdul Rahim Hanafi has confirmed that the chassis number of the vehicle found at the site of the Menara Umno lightning arrestor collapse matched a missing person car.
Sat Jun 15 2013
Batu Kawan rally held without permit - Police
The Pakatan Rakyat rally at the Batu Kawan Stadium last night was held without a permit, said Penang police chief Datuk Abdul Rahim Hanafi.
Sun May 12 2013
Two fugitives detected using public phone
The two remaining fugitives sought by the police have been detected using a public telephone in Taman Chai Leng, Perai yesterday afternoon.
Tue Jan 15 2013
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024