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Pahang health dept investigates death of UiTM student at endurance event in Maran
The Pahang State Health Department is investigating the death of a 21-year-old UiTM student who collapsed during the Komander Kesatria Endurance Challenge (KKEC) 2026 in Maran last Saturday. Eight other participants received medical treatment for heat-related issues. The department has advised organizers of strenuous outdoor activities to conduct risk assessments and ensure adequate water and rest periods.
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17 patients, 11 of them children, evacuated after fire damages Jengka Hospital wards
A fire at Jengka Hospital in Maran damaged the ceilings of the paediatric and women's wards, prompting the evacuation of 17 patients, including 11 children. Firefighters extinguished the blaze within 20 minutes, and no injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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Bidadari Dambaan Syurga empowers women through spiritual enrichment
A women's empowerment program, Bidadari Dambaan Syurga, will be held on September 4-5 at Dewan Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah in Maran, Pahang. The event features actress Yatt Hamzah, religious speakers, and singer Zizi Kirana, aiming to provide spiritual enrichment and self-reflection for women.