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A consultant lost RM690,500 to an online investment scam in November, Penang police chief Datuk Azizee Ismail said. Photo for illustrative purposes only - 123RF

Gerakan president Datuk Dr Dominic Lau Hoe Chai

Motorists cross over the Penang Bridge in George Town on Malaysia's Penang Island. (Photo by Mohd RASFAN / AFP)

In the incident, Hayani Yaakob, in her 50s, and her five-year-old adopted daughter, known as Andra, were burnt alive after being trapped inside the house, while Hayani’s son was injured when part of the roof structure collapsed.

The case is being investigated under Section 148 of the Penal Code for rioting with weapons or dangerous objects.

A private company manager lost more than RM2.54 million after falling victim to a phone scam syndicate that falsely accused him of involvement in criminal activities in an incident here recently. Photo for illustrative purposes only: Canva.

Singer and composer Aizat Amdan returns with his latest work titled ‘Simfoni Hati Beradu’. - Photo: INSTAGRAM / AIZAT AMDAN

Firemen conducting a SAR operation to search for the fallen victim. Photo: Facebook

In 2025, Penang Island’s prime areas such as George Town, Bayan Lepas, Tanjung Tokong and Jelutong range between RM300 and RM2,000 per square foot, with the island-wide average around RM350 to RM450. - Photo illustrated by Sinar Daily

(second from left) During his final five months in prison, Mohd Khairul pursued his studies under severe constraints, with limited reference materials and just 1.5 hours of internet access per session to source and print academic resources. Photo by Bernama