Sections

About

Get the app

Follow us on

Malaysia

Penang police arrest two drunk drivers

A breathalyser test conducted on the suspects found alcohol in their blood to be above the permitted level

Updated 6 years ago · Published on 27 Sep 2020 11:34AM

Penang police arrest two drunk drivers
The two men who are now in remand,  were among 200 motorists who were inspected during the operation which ended at 6 am today - The Vibes pic, September 27, 2020

BUTTERWORTH - Two men were detained for drink driving in an operation by the police here early today.

Seberang Perai Utara (SPU) district police chief  ACP Noorzainy Mohd Noor said the drunk drivers, aged 51 and 33, were detained at Jalan Chain Ferry and Butterworth Outer Ring Road, respectively.

A breathalyser test conducted on them found alcohol in their blood to be above the permitted level, he told reporters here today.

He said the two men, who are now in remand,  were among 200 motorists who were inspected during the operation which ended at 6 am today. - Bernama, September 27, 2020

Related News

Diary / 12h

Penang reaffirms commitment to preserve heritage sites across the state

Places / 1d

LOT Polish Airlines to bring in more tourists to Penang from November

Malaysia / 1w

PH-BN cooperation in Penang remains smooth, says Exco

Places / 2w

Penang hoteliers lose patience over growing number of short-term rentals, homestays

Diary / 2w

A leader's role is not just about issuing statements and making headlines – Penang CM

Health / 2w

Tourism players in Penang call for urgent action to overcome haze situation

Spotlight

Diary

Penang reaffirms commitment to preserve heritage sites across the state

By Ian McIntyre

Opinion

AI: A Godsend for those with dyslexia in education and careers

Malaysia

Malaysia prepares for aged nation status by 2036

Malaysia

Mentally disabled suspect remanded for 7 days over fatal hammer attack in Marang

Malaysia

Masidi urges Putrajaya to address Sabah doctor shortage in upcoming Budget 2027

Malaysia

Police rearrest motivational speaker as second woman files harassment report in Perlis

Malaysia

Anwar vows zero compromise on school safety after alleged murder of teen Irene Sofiya

Malaysia

Classmates arrested as police probe fatal assault of 16-year-old Irene Sofiya

Malaysia

Loneliness, social media drive elderly pensions into hands of cyber scammers

Malaysia

Another desperate attempt by Nadzaruddin and former Undangs

You may be interested

Malaysia

Drunk motorcyclist goes against traffic, crashes into two marathon runners

Malaysia

Motivational speaker remanded for two days over alleged child sexual harassment in Kangar

Malaysia

MASFIH urges diplomatic push with Nepal and China over 54 missing Malaysians

Malaysia

Seven-day fast-track approvals, low-interest funding to boost Indian businesses for Deepavali

Malaysia

Environmental safeguards imperative as Malaysia powers regional data-centre boom

Malaysia

Sarawak Premier says stepping down after 2030 is natural process driven by age, health

Malaysia

Master AI or risk being mastered by it, Anwar warns Malaysian youth

Malaysia

Doctor loses RM33,500 after falling victim to Facebook online loan scam