BUKIT MERTAJAM: the Penang branch of the Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry has issued 269 compound notices worth RM95,000 from Jan 1 to April 30 this year. Its director Mohd Ridzuan Ab Ghapar said a total of 19,666 premises were inspected during the same period to ensure that industry players comply with the rules set. "Of the total, 184 cases were recorded under … [Read more...] about Domestic Trade Ministry issues 296 compound notices in Penang
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Two drug syndicates busted in Penang with RM200,000 worth of seizures
GEORGE TOWN: Penang police busted two drug trafficking syndicates with the arrest of two suspects during a series of raids. Various drugs and equipment worth over RM200,000 were seized in two operations from May 12 to May 14. George Town OCPD Asst Comm Soffian Santong said a team from the George Town Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department conducted two raids in George … [Read more...] about Two drug syndicates busted in Penang with RM200,000 worth of seizures
Bullying: Statements of 21 people recorded over death of houseman, say Penang cops
GEORGE TOWN: A total of 21 people have had their statements recorded over the death of a junior doctor last month. George Town OCPD Asst Comm Soffian Santong ( pic) said the 21 individuals were the deceased's family members, colleagues and friends. ALSO READ: Stop the bullying and abuse of trainee doctors in Malaysia "Our investigation is almost complete, we need … [Read more...] about Bullying: Statements of 21 people recorded over death of houseman, say Penang cops
Burning car on Penang Bridge causes massive jam
GEORGE TOWN: A car has caught fire at KM7.8 of the Penang Bridge, causing a massive traffic jam here on Friday (May 20). PLUS tweeted that the 4.47pm accident at KM7.8 of the bridge island-bound, worsened evening rush-hour traffic. The incident also closed off the left lane of the bridge for more than one hour. Although the wreckage at the bridge was cleared at about 7pm, … [Read more...] about Burning car on Penang Bridge causes massive jam
Penang MMEA detains two barter trade ships from Myanmar
GEORGE TOWN, May 22 (Bernama): The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) detained two barter trade ships from Myanmar for failing to provide relevant documents during an inspection in Penang waters on Friday night (May 20). Penang MMEA director Maritime Captain Abd Razak Mohamed said the two ships, registered in Yangon, were detained at 6.50 pm and 6.55 pm, … [Read more...] about Penang MMEA detains two barter trade ships from Myanmar