Gruesome killings dominate coffeeshop talk and put state in the spotlight

Gruesome task: Penang Hospital forensic personnel closing the luggage bag with the body part inside to bring it to the hospital for a post-morterm.

GEORGE TOWN: Famed for its old world charm and street food, Penang is now drawing attention for a different reason.

Police records reveal that since January, 46 murders have been reported here, with 65% or 30 cases involving foreigners.