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1. MADANI Kita programme reaches 17 locations nationwide this year, including Gopeng

   2 days ago Astro Awani Dewan Orang Ramai Rapat Setia, Gopeng, Perak 4.4 km

   Seventeen MADANI Kita (PMK) programmes will be held nationwide this year, run jointly by J-KOM and the Prime Minister's Department's PACU. J-KOM director-general Mohd Hisyamuddin Ghazali said the programme began on 27 June and has so far been held in Chuah, Kota Raja, Sepanggar and Simpang Pulai. The tour continues next week in Bayan Baru, Kuantan and Gopeng, where the event at Dewan Orang Ramai Rapat Setia targets about 2,000 visitors.

2. Perak: residents' associations need approval before hiring security guards

   6 days ago Berita Harian Bangunan Perak Darul Ridzuan, Ipoh, Perak 7.6 km

   Residents' associations in Perak cannot appoint or train security guards for Community Security Schemes without approval and compliance with regulations. State Housing and Local Government Committee chairman Sandrea Ng Shy Ching said the state is focusing on education and giving associations time to correct shortcomings before enforcement. She also clarified the difference between gated and guarded communities and the rules on public road access.