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Malaysia's water regulator SPAN has issued 270 compliance notices to business owners in Sungai Petani for failing to maintain septic tanks, with some systems untouched for over 15 years.
A toddler in Sungai Petani was fatally struck by a reversing lorry at her home in a tragic driveway accident. Her 61-year-old grandfather, who was operating the vehicle, has been detained by police to assist in the investigation.
Authorities have initiated investigations into alleged mistreatment at an elderly care home near Sungai Petani, with two residents reported injured. The development raises fresh concerns about oversight and safety standards at residential facilities for seniors.
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A 64-year-old man's death at a Sungai Petani care centre has triggered a police investigation after concerns emerged about injuries found on the resident's body, prompting scrutiny of safety standards at care facilities.