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Man Shot Dead at Nibong Tebal Car Wash; Police Hunt Suspects

1/17/2026

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On January 16, a local man in his 30s was shot and killed at a car wash shop in Nibong Tebal, Penang, Malaysia, and he was taken to Taiping Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Two unidentified suspects arrived on a motorcycle at the scene.
The pillion rider fired several shots at close range.
Penang police are conducting a manhunt for the suspects and investigating the motive behind the shooting.

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Story summary

On January 16, a local man in his 30s was shot and killed at a car wash shop in Nibong Tebal, Penang, Malaysia, and he was taken to Taiping Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Two unidentified suspects arrived on a motorcycle at the scene.
The pillion rider fired several shots at close range.
Penang police are conducting a manhunt for the suspects and investigating the motive behind the shooting.