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Two men arrested for snatching elderly woman's necklace in Arau
Police arrested two men suspected of snatching an RM10,000 necklace from an 83-year-old woman in Bumbung Lima, Arau. The suspects, aged 25 and 26, were detained in Kampung Guar Gajah and tested positive for methamphetamine.
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Activist remanded two more days over Bukit Lagi temple protest
A 55-year-old activist was remanded for two more days by the Kangar Magistrate's Court to assist an investigation into criminal trespass. The remand is linked to organizing a gathering following the demolition of a temple in Bukit Lagi. The suspect was previously remanded for investigation under the Sedition Act.
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Kuala Perlis Water Festival 2026 aims to attract international tourists
The Kuala Perlis International Water Festival 2026, held at Dataran Kampung Wai in Kangar, is seen as a way to introduce Kuala Perlis' identity and heritage as a coastal tourism destination. Perlis Menteri Besar Abu Bakar Hamzah said the festival can also drive the state's economic growth through increased tourist spending. The Raja of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail, officiated the opening ceremony.
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Police arrest man over TikTok post on temple demolition gathering
Police in Kangar arrested a 55-year-old man in Petaling Jaya over a TikTok post promoting a gathering at the site of a demolished temple in Bukit Lagi. The post was suspected of inciting tensions following the temple's demolition on Aug 20. The suspect was remanded for two days to assist investigations under the Sedition Act and the Communications and Multimedia Act.