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Taiping sizzling restaurant owner fined RM18,000 for using Allah and Muhammad without halal certificate
A sizzling restaurant owner in Taiping was fined RM18,000 by the Taiping Sessions Court after pleading guilty to displaying the words Allah and Muhammad without a Malaysian Halal Certificate. A KPDN inspection on Jan 1 found the decorations, and Chemistry Department analysis confirmed two bottles of soy sauce contained pig DNA.
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Lorry driver killed by falling rock at Keramat Pulai quarry
A 53-year-old lorry driver, M. Sivakumar, was killed when a rock crushed his vehicle at a quarry in Keramat Pulai, Kampung Kepayang near Simpang Pulai, Perak. Fire and rescue personnel from Simpang Pulai and Gopeng extricated him using hydraulic equipment, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.
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MACC gets four more days to remand five vehicle transfer forgery suspects in Ipoh
The Ipoh magistrate's court extended the remand of five suspects by four days until Sept 18 in a MACC probe into forged vehicle ownership transfer documents. The five, part of 11 arrested including six RTD personnel, allegedly acted as middlemen and bribed enforcement officers in Perak.
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Sarawak launches Sarawak-Brunei-Sabah cross-border guidebook
Sarawak's Ministry of Transport and the Malaysia Productivity Corporation launched a cross-border operational guidebook to ease the movement of goods and passengers between Sarawak, Brunei and Sabah. The launch was held alongside a two-day workshop in Kuching reviewing two BIMP-EAGA land transport MoUs. Sarawak Transport Minister Lee Kim Shin said the guidebook is a practical reference for operators on documents, permits and cross-border requirements.
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Slope erosion at KM263.6 near Menora Tunnel fixed, route reopened, says Perak exco
A slope erosion on the North-South Expressway southbound near KM263.6, close to the Menora Tunnel and the Meru-Ipoh Utara stretch, was covered with waterproof sheeting and the route reopened within 24 hours. Perak exco Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin said PLUS and the Malaysian Highway Authority are monitoring the site and drafting long-term measures including slope reinforcement, steel netting, satellite monitoring and CCTV. Heavy rain of 65mm, above the usual 40mm, was blamed for the erosion.
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Four Indonesian men charged in Manjung over smuggling of 104 migrants
Four Indonesian men were charged at the Sessions Court in Manjung, Perak, over two separate migrant smuggling cases last month. Three are accused of smuggling 64 Indonesian migrants off Pulau Talang, while another is accused of smuggling 40 migrants, including two Vietnamese nationals, near Pantai Hutan Kuari Sungai Batu. No plea was recorded as the case falls under High Court jurisdiction, and the court set Oct 27 for mention.
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Perak proposes 24-hour CCTV to monitor Menora Tunnel slopes
The Perak government has proposed a 24-hour monitoring station with CCTV around the Menora Tunnel after a slope collapse last Friday. PLUS patrols and warning signs will be increased while early mitigation works continue pending a long-term fix.
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MADANI Kita programme reaches 17 locations nationwide this year, including Gopeng
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.
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18 motorcycles seized, four held in Ipoh street gang operation
Police in Ipoh, Perak, conducted an integrated operation against street gangs at Jalan Pasir Puteh near Station 18 early this morning. Eighteen motorcycles were seized and four individuals detained for reckless riding, while 416 traffic summonses were issued. The operation involved 66 police and environment department personnel.
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Dr Sivanesan Letchumanan elected new president of Malaysian Medical Association
At the Malaysian Medical Association's annual general meeting in Ipoh, Dr Sivanesan Letchumanan took over as its new president. He said retaining government doctors and improving career paths, working conditions and specialist training for medical graduates would be his main goals. He also paid tribute to the five people, including four health workers, killed in a recent flying doctor helicopter crash in Ulu Baram, Sarawak, and called for better protection for staff in remote areas.
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Firemen trek 2km up Bukit Perak Cave Temple to bring down Nepali man's body
A Nepali man was found hanging from a tree at the summit of Bukit Perak Cave Temple on Jalan Kuala Kangsar in Ipoh. Six firemen walked about two kilometres along a hilly route to reach the body and bring it down before handing it to police. The operation began after a call at 1.33pm and ended at 4.10pm.
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Saifuddin welcomes Umno's commitment to stay in unity government
Saifuddin Nasution Ismail welcomed Umno's commitment to remain in the unity government until the end of its term, following a statement by Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. He said it aligns with the 2022 memorandum of understanding and contributes to political stability and economic growth. Saifuddin spoke after visiting the Kampung Badlishah-Ayer Putih, Junjong road project in Kulim.
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PKNPk boosts pupils' digital literacy through StratCom Jr.
The Perak State Development Corp (PKNPk) is continuing its StratCom Jr. Programme with Sekolah Kebangsaan St. Michael (SKSMI), Ipoh, to strengthen digital literacy and media skills among primary school pupils. PKNPk also contributed an iPhone 15 and media accessories to the school's media team.
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Malaysia Ultra-Trail by UTMB in Taiping generates RM14m-RM18m a year
The Malaysia Ultra-Trail by UTMB in Taiping generates a direct economic impact of between RM14 million and RM18 million a year based on previous editions. This year's ninth edition recorded a good safety record with only one hospital admission for heat exhaustion, while Malaysian runner Michelle earned direct qualification to the World Finals in Chamonix after finishing second in the 50km category.
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Yokouchi, Taniguchi win 100km titles at Malaysia Ultra-Trail in Taiping
Japanese runners Yutaro Yokouchi and Mika Taniguchi won the men's and women's MY100 categories at the Malaysia Ultra-Trail by UTMB 2026 in Taiping. Yokouchi finished the 100km race in 12:18:44, while Taniguchi clocked 15:37:54. The three-day event drew more than 2,700 participants from 63 countries.
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MMA president: retaining doctors is top priority
The Malaysian Medical Association's new president, Dr Sivanaesan Letchumanan, said retaining doctors in the public healthcare system is the association's top priority. Speaking at the MMA annual banquet in Ipoh, he called for better career progression, working conditions and specialisation pathways, and urged the government to use private GPs more in tackling non-communicable diseases.
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Ipoh mechanic photographs Kinta Valley limestone hills before they vanish
In Ipoh, 43-year-old mechanic Ching Boon Tat has spent years photographing the limestone hills, caves and rivers of the Kinta Valley, fearing they could disappear. He founded Kinta Valley Watch in 2018 to document the landscape and raise awareness, and says his photographs are a record of what was there.
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Ipoh seminar hears survivors recall life under Japanese Occupation
Four survivors of the Japanese Occupation of Malaya spoke at a seminar at the Peace Gallery in Ipoh on Aug 15, held to mark the end of World War 2 and to promote peace and anti-fascism. The event also marked the opening of the gallery's Chinese section, with China's Vice-Consul General in Penang, Ding Qiao, as guest of honour. Survivors including 93-year-old Chong Su Ha described hunger, fear and violence they witnessed as children.
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Sarawak bowling produces more talent for national elite squad
Sarawak's Deputy Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development, Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu, said the state's bowling development is showing positive results with more local athletes in line for the national elite squad. He spoke at the Sarawak International Open Tenpin Bowling Championships (SIOTBC) 2026 in Kuching today, which gives young Sarawak players international exposure.
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Zahid lets man with 'Justice for Najib' placard onto UMNO 2026 stage
At the UMNO General Assembly 2026 in Kuala Lumpur, party president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi allowed a man carrying a 'Justice for Najib Razak' placard onto the stage during his closing speech. Zahid also expressed sadness over the Pardons Board's decision to postpone Najib Razak's pardon application, and UMNO hopes it will be considered at a future meeting.
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310 cable theft and telecom vandalism cases reported in Perak
Perak recorded 310 cable theft and telecommunications network vandalism cases from January to June this year, with Kinta district reporting the most. State communications committee chairman Mohd Azlan Helmi said 125 cases have been charged in court and 67 investigation papers opened, while a state telecommunications security committee has been formed with MCMC, police and the state legal adviser. A community awareness programme will be held on 28 September in Kinta.
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SPA fills over 1,000 of 1,400 nursing vacancies in public service
The Public Service Commission has filled more than 1,000 of the 1,400 nursing vacancies in the public service, using open interviews and walk-ins to speed up hiring. Chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Jailani Muhamed Yunus said the effort is ongoing and several hundred posts remain, with Public Health Assistants also a priority. He spoke in Kuala Kangsar after officiating the SPA MADANI Adopted Village Project handover at Kampung Orang Asli Ulu Chenein.
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SPA denies blocking walk-in nurses from leaving after contract ends
Public Services Commission chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Jailani Muhamed Yunus said no restrictions are imposed on nurses hired through walk-in interviews who want to move to the private sector or work abroad once their contracts end. He said SPA's focus is now on a replacement plan to recruit new staff. He spoke after officiating the Pemimpin Bersama Rakyat programme and the SPA MADANI 2026 adopted-village project handover at Kampung Orang Asli Ulu Chenein, Sungai Siput.
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Left lane at KM263.6 southbound reopens after slope declared safe
The left lane at KM263.6 of the North-South Expressway southbound, about two kilometres after the Menora Tunnel, reopened to all vehicles from 1pm today after the slope was declared safe. Perak police chief Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin said repair work on the slope will continue. A landslide occurred at 4.30pm yesterday during heavy rain, forcing the lane to be closed temporarily.