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Body of missing fisherman found 400 metres from Pulau Batu Layang
A fisherman feared drowned since yesterday was found dead about 400 metres from Pulau Batu Layang, Kangar, this morning. His body was discovered by his own brother-in-law after search and rescue operations were reactivated. The victim leaves behind a wife and three children.
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Star City held to 1-1 draw by Terengganu in Kangar
Star City FC drew 1-1 with Terengganu FC in a Super League match at Stadium Tuanku Syed Putra, Kangar. Douglas Oliveira put Star City ahead in the 55th minute before Romel Morales equalised for Terengganu in the 77th. Star City coach Mehmet Durakovic was disappointed his side dropped two points.
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Perlis municipal council has liability insurance for two cars damaged by fallen tree in Taman Sena
The Perlis Municipal Council (MPNPs) has liability insurance coverage for claims over two private vehicles damaged by a fallen tree in Taman Sena, Kangar. The incident at about 3.30pm yesterday caused no injuries, and cleanup and inspection of at-risk trees are underway.
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Over 1,000 high-powered motorcyclists gather at Jalan Seruling, Kangar
The Seruling Road Bike Meet 2026 at Jalan Seruling in Kangar, Perlis drew more than 1,000 high-powered motorcycle riders from across the country, including Singapore and Thailand. The second edition was organised by the Jalan Seruling motorcycle community with the Perlis Menteri Besar's Office UKIS and launched by Kangar MP Zakri Hassan.
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SCFC and Terengganu FC draw 1-1 in Kangar
Star City FC and Terengganu FC shared the points after a 1-1 Super League draw at Stadium Tuanku Syed Putra in Kangar. Douglas Oliveira put the hosts ahead in the 55th minute before Romel Morales equalised for TFC in the 77th.
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133 students in Perlis receive education aid from Yayasan Fawwaz
A total of 133 students from across Perlis received education aid from Yayasan Fawwaz at a ceremony at the Kubang Gajah Service Centre in Arau. Degree students received RM300, diploma students RM200 and certificate students RM100, with extra help for special cases including accidents and disasters. Arau MP Shahidan Kassim said the twice-yearly programme will continue.
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Fisherman feared drowned after falling from boat in Simpang Empat
A 33-year-old fisherman is feared drowned after falling overboard while prawn fishing in the waters of Sungai Baru, near Batu Layang, Simpang Empat, early this morning. He was not wearing a life jacket, and a search and rescue operation is ongoing.
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Maans: Sabah must be a geopark player, not an observer
Maans president Murug Vinangun Shalmon Sanangan said Sabah should become a key player in the international geopark network rather than merely watching it develop. He said Sabah's participation in the 9th Asia Pacific Geoparks Network Symposium 2026 in Langkawi was a strategic chance to build international links through communities, indigenous heritage, culture and conservation. He also said Sekolah Adat Anak Negeri Sabah will add Global Geopark as a subject.
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Raja Muda of Perlis: 1,885 PALAPES cadets receive commissions at UniMAP
A total of 1,885 PALAPES cadet officers from 20 public universities received their commissions at the 44th Royal Parade ceremony at Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) in Arau today. The Raja Muda of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail, said cadets must equip themselves with knowledge as the defence landscape grows more complex, including cyberattacks, hybrid warfare, drones and AI.
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BERSATU Perlis urges those who quit party to give up appointed posts
BERSATU Perlis chairman Izizam Ibrahim has urged party leaders and members who recently quit to relinquish all political appointed positions under the state government. He asked Menteri Besar Abu Bakar Hamzah to review the status of those holding posts such as local authority councillors and village development committees. The call follows mass resignations by branch chiefs in Kangar, Padang Besar and Arau.
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UniMAP hosts first royal commissioning parade for PALAPES cadets
Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) is hosting the 44th Royal Commissioning Ceremony for PALAPES cadet officers in Arau, Perlis. Nearly 2,000 cadets from 20 public universities will be commissioned before about 4,000 attendees. The Raja Muda of Perlis will officiate.
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Eight vehicles destroyed in fire at Kuala Kedah cargo jetty
Eight vehicles on a barge at the Kuala Kedah Cargo Jetty caught fire last night. The fire is believed to have started from a lorry carrying medicine before spreading to seven other vehicles, and was brought under control at 9.32pm. The cause and losses are still under investigation.
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Perlis Raja Muda praises Palapes contingent's discipline at Kangar parade
The Raja Muda of Perlis, Brigadier General Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail, praised the discipline and patriotism of the Palapes contingent from public universities that took part in the state-level National Day parade at Stadium Tuanku Syed Putra, Kangar. About 2,000 Palapes members from 20 public universities joined the parade, and he also welcomed 1,885 cadet officers to the 44th Royal Commissioning Ceremony at Unimap's Pauh Putra campus on 12 September 2026.
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McDonald's holds Piknik Famili Terbesar at Pengkalan Chepa and Pantai Batu Buruk
McDonald's Malaysia held its Piknik Famili Terbesar @ Mekdi at two East Coast locations, Pengkalan Chepa in Kelantan and Pantai Batu Buruk in Terengganu, on 5 September. The event offered free meals, traditional games, a children's fashion show and the Mekdi mascot, and introduced the new Ayam Goreng McD Rasa Ori menu.
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Raja Muda of Perlis reviews 46th anniversary parade of 504 Askar Wataniah Regiment
Raja Muda of Perlis Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail officiated the 46th anniversary parade of the 504 Askar Wataniah Regiment at Kem Bukit Keteri. He said the Askar Wataniah is now recognised as a strategic asset strengthening national defence readiness, with its members' expertise in cyber, logistics, medical, engineering and technology serving as a force multiplier for the Malaysian Army.
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Alor Setar High Court rejects GISBH challenge against Kedah fatwa
The Alor Setar High Court dismissed an application by GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd and its CEO Nasiruddin Ali to challenge a Kedah fatwa declaring GISBH a deviant teachings organisation. Judge Evawani Farisyta Mohammad ruled the civil court has no jurisdiction as the fatwa involves the Sultan's prerogative. GISBH and Nasiruddin will appeal, after similar challenges in Shah Alam and Kangar were also rejected.
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Alor Setar single mother cannot afford birthday cake for her child
A single mother in Alor Setar, Kedah, says she could not buy a birthday cake for her youngest child because money is short after her husband died five years ago. Nor Aza Hamzah, 44, supports four children by gutting catfish, collecting boxes and selling used cooking oil, and an appeal for donations has been made through her phone number.
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Perlis Raja receives Deputy Army Chief at Istana Arau
The Raja of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail, received Deputy Army Chief Lt Gen Datuk Mohamad Suria Mohamad Saad at Balai Mengadap Hijau, Istana Arau, yesterday. Istana Arau said the meeting reflects close ties between the Perlis royal institution and the Malaysian Army, strengthening security and defence cooperation given Perlis's position as a northern border state.
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Perlis Immigration detains two men, foils migrant smuggling bid near Kuala Perlis
Perlis Immigration detained a 53-year-old local man and a 35-year-old Myanmar national in Ops Kutip around Kuala Perlis at about 3am. A sedan car, mobile phones and documents were seized. The case is being investigated under anti-trafficking and immigration laws.
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Bersatu Arau division leadership quits party over Perlis council chairman appointment
The Bersatu Arau division leadership, including its deputy chief and wing chiefs, announced their resignations and immediate departure from the party on Thursday night. The move follows the central leadership's appointment of Padang Besar division chief Izizam Ibrahim as Perlis Bersatu Leadership Council chairman without consulting state and grassroots members. It comes after similar exits by the Kangar and Padang Besar divisions earlier this week.
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Wawasan breaches Bersatu stronghold in Perlis, 90 Kangar branch chiefs defect
Parti Wawasan Negara (Wawasan) is making inroads into Bersatu's strongholds in Perlis, particularly Kangar and Padang Besar. In Kangar, 90 of 99 branch chiefs left the party, while in Padang Besar and Arau division leaders and branch chiefs also joined Wawasan. Newly appointed Perlis Bersatu chairman Izizam Ibrahim remains optimistic about defending the party.
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Missing security guard found dead floating in a drain in Simpang Empat
A 40-year-old security guard reported missing since the day before was found dead floating in a drain near Batu 1 1/2, Jalan Tambun Tulang, Simpang Empat, Kangar. Police said initial investigations found no criminal element and classified the case as sudden death; the man had a history of schizophrenia.
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Contract worker pleads guilty to snatching RM10,000 gold chain in Arau
A contract worker pleaded guilty at the Kangar Magistrate's Court to robbing and injuring an elderly woman while snatching a gold chain worth RM10,000 at a house in Bumbung Lima, Arau on 5 September. Wan Afandi Wan Salehudin, 26, was granted RM6,000 bail with one surety, and sentencing is set for 23 September.
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Triumph Lingerie Promotion at Five Pacific Outlets: Save RM50 or RM88 Until 16 Sept
A Triumph promotion is running from 1 to 16 September 2026 at five selected Pacific Malaysia outlets. Shoppers can save RM50 on purchases of RM500 or more, or RM88 on purchases of RM800 or more of regular-priced Triumph items. The participating outlets are in Alor Setar, Kota Bharu, Kuala Terengganu, Batu Pahat, and Kluang.