Camp facilitator’s remand extended over molestation claims in Balik Pulau

BALIK PULAU: Shielding his face from the cameras with his T-shirt pulled over his head, a camp facilitator had his remand extended by three days for further investigations into claims four Year Six male students were molested during a motivational camp held in Kampung Genting here. The remand order against the man, 33, was issued by...

Biker seen dragging dog by chain in viral video

SUNGAI PETANI: A dog was seen in a viral video being dragged with a chain by a motorcycle ridden by a man in his 60s. It is believed that the incident happened during the weekend near Bukit Puteri in Sungai Petani. In the 48-second video clip, the dog was seen bleeding and suffering serious injuries. Several passersby who...

Woman killed in freak crash

SUNGAI PETANI: Saleswoman Han Chin Tin was enjoying her usual breakfast at a coffee shop in Jalan Taman Bersatu – unfortunately, it turned out to be her last meal. The 55-year-old woman was killed on the spot when a car crashed into the shop at about 9am. The driver of the car suffered a stroke while behind...

Woman killed in freak crash

SUNGAI PETANI: Saleswoman Han Chin Tin was enjoying her usual breakfast at a coffee shop in Jalan Taman Bersatu – unfortunately, it turned out to be her last meal. The 55-year-old woman was killed on the spot when a car crashed into the shop at about 9am. The driver of the car suffered a stroke while behind...

65 Sungai Petani primary school pupils suffer food poisoning

SUNGAI PETANI: Sixty-five pupils of SK Bandar Puteri Jaya near here are believed to have suffered from food poisoning after eating at the school canteen on Monday (May 20) morning. The school’s Parent-Teacher Association (PIBG) head Zubir Othman said the affected pupils, from Years Four, Five and Six, were from the morning session and suffered symptoms...