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A 90-year-old Angsana tree on Jalan Macalister in George Town collapsed, injuring an elderly couple and grandchild when it fell on their vehicle. Root rot and cavity decay, worsened by soil compaction, caused the structural failure.
Penang authorities will conduct comprehensive safety assessments of heritage buildings statewide following an incident where debris from a deteriorating shophouse on Armenian Street injured two Sri Lankan tourists.
A structural failure at a heritage building on Armenian Street in George Town left two Sri Lankan tourists with injuries on August 4. State authorities have ordered comprehensive safety inspections across all heritage properties.
Police have remanded two foreign nationals for seven days following the death of a 5-year-old boy in Gelugor, Penang. Both individuals are assisting authorities with their ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Police in Penang are investigating the death of an 18-year-old male who fell from the 68th floor of the iconic Komtar building in George Town on Wednesday afternoon. Preliminary findings suggest no foul play.
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The High Court in George Town has set eight trial dates in October for four men charged in connection with Nhaveen's death, following the successful appeal of an earlier acquittal that has reignited scrutiny of a high-profile murder investigation.