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The Sun
17-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Sun
Elderly driver survives crash into Butterworth building
PETALING JAYA: A 77-year-old man sustained minor injuries when his Perodua Kenari crashed into a building under renovation on Jalan Jetty Lama in Butterworth today. According to the New Straits Times, the Butterworth fire station received the emergency call at 2.03pm and arrived at the scene within five minutes. G. Palanivelu, who was found trapped in the driver's seat when rescue teams arrived, had lost control of the vehicle before it collided with the structure. Penang Fire and Rescue Department assistant director of operations John Sagun Francis said the rescue team, equipped with full PPE, used specialised tools to safely extricate the victim by 2.28pm before handing him over to paramedics for further treatment. He added that firefighters worked with the Seberang Prai City Council (MBSP) to clear debris from the crash site following the rescue operation.
The Sun
17-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Sun
Elderly man injured after car crashes into Butterworth building
PETALING JAYA: A 77-year-old man sustained minor injuries when his Perodua Kenari crashed into a building under renovation on Jalan Jetty Lama in Butterworth today. According to the New Straits Times, the Butterworth fire station received the emergency call at 2.03pm and arrived at the scene within five minutes. G. Palanivelu, who was found trapped in the driver's seat when rescue teams arrived, had lost control of the vehicle before it collided with the structure. Penang Fire and Rescue Department assistant director of operations John Sagun Francis said the rescue team, equipped with full PPE, used specialised tools to safely extricate the victim by 2.28pm before handing him over to paramedics for further treatment. He added that firefighters worked with the Seberang Prai City Council (MBSP) to clear debris from the crash site following the rescue operation.
New Straits Times
16-07-2025
- Automotive
- New Straits Times
77-year-old pulled from mangled wreck after hitting building
BUTTERWORTH: A 77-year-old man escaped with minor injuries after his Perodua Kenari crashed into a building undergoing renovation along Jalan Jetty Lama here today. The Butterworth fire station was alerted to the incident at 2.03pm and arrived at the scene five minutes later. The incident occurred when the vehicle lost control and collided with the structure. Penang Fire and Rescue Department assistant director of operations John Sagun Francis said, when they arrived at the scene, they found G. Palanivelu, trapped in the car's driver seat. "Equipped with full PPE, the rescue team used specialised tools to extricate him safely by 2.28pm. The injured man was then handed over to paramedics for further treatment," he said in a statement today. John said firefighters continued clearing debris from the site with assistance from the Seberang Prai City Council (MBSP).
New Straits Times
07-07-2025
- New Straits Times
42 cattle seized in major raid at illegal farm in Bukit Minyak
BUKIT MERTAJAM: Authorities have seized 42 cattle in a large-scale enforcement operation against an illegal livestock farm operating without a permit in the Bukit Minyak industrial area. The raid, conducted by the Health Services Department of the Seberang Prai City Council (MBSP), targeted a makeshift cattle enclosure built on land adjacent to the Sungai Junjung reserve, behind a factory in the industrial zone. MBSP said in a statement that the operation, which began at 11am yesterday, was the result of weeks of surveillance, public tip-offs and intelligence gathering. "The illegal farm was found to be operated by several foreign nationals without any valid licenses or approvals. "This enforcement action was taken following public complaints. "Investigations revealed that the activities were polluting the environment and posed a threat to public health," it said today. The city council said a total of 44 enforcement personnel were involved in the operation, which also saw the participation of the police. All seized cattle have been transferred to a facility managed by the state Veterinary Services Department for further action and ongoing monitoring. The operation was carried out under the MPSP Stray Animals By-Law 1990, in response to reports of roaming livestock causing traffic hazards and faecal pollution on public roads.
New Straits Times
22-06-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Govt warns of closure after Penang riot at workers' hostel
BUKIT MERTAJAM: The government will not hesitate to shut down any Centralised Labour Quarters (CLQ) or Temporary Labour Quarters (TLQ) found to violate regulations or mismanaged in any way involving foreign workers. This follows the recent riot involving foreign workers at The Summit building here, which led to the arrest of 46 people. Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong said the government had no qualms about taking stern action. "Companies must be responsible for the welfare and discipline of their workers. "If they fail, we will not only revoke the CLQ or TLQ licence, we may also withdraw the company's foreign worker permits," he told newsmen after conducting checks at The Summit this afternoon. On the riot, Sim said the matter was now in the hands of the police. He said the incident occurred because the workers were allegedly dissatisfied with their supervisor. Preliminary reports suggested the unrest stemmed from allegations of money being collected for unclear purposes, possibly without the knowledge of the company managing the workers. Over 1,100 foreign workers are housed in the TLQ at The Summit, with the majority of them are from Bangladesh (946), followed by Nepal (129) and Myanmar (38). Eight companies have employees staying at the facility, but the riot is believed to have primarily involved workers from just one company. Sim said the TLQ at The Summit was approved by the Seberang Prai City Council in 2023, with the permit valid until Dec 31, 2027. "The operator of the facility must comply with the Workers' Minimum Standards of Housing and Amenities Act 1990, and obtain certification from the Department of Labour. "We support the CLQ and TLQ concept because it keeps foreign workers' accommodations organised and prevents disruption to local communities. "But if the operator fails to maintain peace and order, we will instruct the local council and the Department of Labour to revoke the licence. "Although the riot at The Summit was not targeted at the general public, video footage of the incident caused fear among local residents," he added. Sim stressed the government's commitment to balancing industrial needs with public safety. "Companies must be responsible for the welfare and discipline of their workers. "Failing that, we will take stern action, including withdrawing their foreign worker permits," he warned. Meanwhile, the operator of the TLQ at The Summit, Chew Suen Chee, said various measures had been implemented to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the foreign workers. "We took immediate action after the incident and will cooperate fully with the police in their investigation," he said, apologising for the incident.
