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A structural collapse on Armenian Street in George Town has left two Sri Lankan visitors injured, prompting authorities to launch a wider safety review of heritage buildings across Penang.
Five Taiwanese nationals have pleaded not guilty to human trafficking charges involving a Cameroonian woman allegedly subjected to forced labour in Malaysia last month.
Two Indonesian fishermen have been charged with drug trafficking following the seizure of 113kg of methamphetamine valued at RM6.1 million from Penang waters in a significant regional enforcement operation.
Two Indonesian men appeared in Balik Pulau Magistrate's Court charged with trafficking 147 kilograms of methamphetamine, underscoring Malaysia's ongoing battle against regional drug smuggling operations.
The westbound carriageway of Penang's Second Bridge will shut for seven hours overnight on August 8-9 to accommodate the Cultural Night Run 2026, with alternative routes available for motorists.
Penang police arrested eight foreigners from a luxury condominium in connection with an online travel scam targeting victims in China and Taiwan. Officers seized computer and telecommunications equipment used in the operation.
Penang's Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow confirmed that 121 Rohingya from a temporary settlement at the former tsunami site in Penaga relocated voluntarily with UNHCR support, moving to Kuala Lumpur following local tensions.
Consumer awareness in Penang is driving a sharp increase in claims filed with the Tribunal for Consumer Claims Malaysia (TTPM), signalling growing knowledge of consumer rights under the 1999 legislation.
A 43-year-old cattle herder in Balik Pulau has been remanded for four days as police investigate allegations of obstructing and assaulting a police officer. The case raises questions about rural policing dynamics.
The Malaysian government will examine ways to bolster the Nordin Ahmad Gallery in Penang, honouring the late film legend's contributions to classic Malay cinema and ensuring his legacy reaches younger generations.
Malaysia's communications regulator has partnered with Penang Halal International to deliver integrated government services through the MADANI Kita Programme at the 2026 Penang International Halal Expo.
The government has committed RM5 million to strengthen Bumiputera involvement in semiconductor manufacturing and supply chains, targeting expanded high-tech sector participation across Malaysia.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that Malaysia's internationally recognised halal certification system must be supported by strong industry capabilities and strategic global cooperation to position the nation as a leading halal hub.
Malaysia's Department of Social Welfare has allocated RM600,000 to boost development in Kampung Sungai Setar Besar through its MADANI Adopted Village Programme, combining physical infrastructure upgrades with skills training and educational initiatives.
A 34-year-old scrap goods trader in Penang faces serious heroin trafficking charges involving 4,625gm of the controlled substance. The case highlights ongoing drug enforcement operations in the state.
Alam Aliran Kualiti has received Malaysian Book of Records recognition for operating the nation's largest belt press dewatering plant in Penang, processing 10 million litres of water treatment residuals daily and converting sludge into construction materials.
Nine Chinese nationals have been arraigned in Balik Pulau magistrate's court on charges of criminal conspiracy in connection with an alleged romance fraud network.
Penang's occupational safety authority is investigating the death of a Bangladeshi worker who fell from the 34th floor of a construction site in Bayan Mutiara on July 14. DOSH has issued prohibition notices halting work.
The Juru-Sungai Dua Traffic Dispersal Project has reached 28.75% completion as of mid-July, with preliminary works finished and utility relocation advancing. The RM3 billion initiative is expected to slash peak-hour travel times from one hour to 20 minutes.
Penang-based adhesives maker GB Bond Holdings has secured Bursa Malaysia's approval to list on the ACE Market in the third quarter of 2026, planning to raise capital for regional expansion and capacity growth.
Penang's DAP Socialist Youth has branded as propaganda the use of 'illegal island' to describe the Penang South Reclamation project, following an environmental NGO's unsuccessful court challenge.
Lawyer Ang Woei Shang has firmly rejected defamation allegations from DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke, pledging to vigorously defend the case and potentially pursue a counterclaim in what threatens to become a protracted legal dispute.
Penang police have dismantled two illegal betting call centres and arrested 28 suspects as part of Op Soga XI, a crackdown on World Cup gambling operations ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026.