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Elephant from Kampung Kolam relocated to Royal Belum
A male elephant that wandered into Kampung Kolam, Ajil, Hulu Terengganu last week was captured and relocated to Royal Belum State Park this morning. The operation involved 24 personnel from Terengganu Perhilitan and the National Elephant Conservation Centre in Kuala Gandah, with two trained elephants assisting. More than 1,000 residents gathered to watch the relocation.
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Ex-commando recalls Op Subuh at Bukit Jenalik
A former member of Commando 69, Zol'aini Sabar, 68, said Malaysia's peace today is the result of soldiers' sacrifices. He recalled the Bukit Jenalik tragedy in Kuala Kangsar on 2 July 2000, when the Al-Maunah group that stole weapons from the Wataniah Regiment camp in Gerik fortified itself there, triggering Op Subuh. Two security personnel died in the operation.
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LKIM rolls out PADAN database to streamline aid, subsidies for fisherfolk
LKIM is now using its Fishermen Database System (PADAN) as the master database to coordinate aid and subsidies for fishing communities nationwide. Its chairman Muhammad Faiz Fadzil said the system speeds up data access, vetting and eligibility screening, and also touched on maritime enforcement and a TVET programme for fishermen's children. He spoke after a MADANI community event in Bukit Gantang.
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Taiping Hospital emergency department short of doctors, says medical officer
A medical officer at Taiping Hospital's emergency department says the unit is critically short of manpower, with one doctor treating nearly 50 patients in the Green Zone. Waiting times have risen sharply and referrals from 13 health clinics across Larut, Matang and Selama are adding to the strain.
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Man who stabbed wife 13 times remanded seven days in Kulim
A man who surrendered at Lunas police station after allegedly killing his wife at Taman Tiram, Hi-Tech, in Kulim, has been remanded for seven days. The 39-year-old victim died with 13 stab wounds, and the case is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code.
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Factory operator pleads not guilty to injuring traffic policeman in Kota Tinggi
A 25-year-old factory operator pleaded not guilty at the Kota Tinggi Magistrate's Court to two charges of reckless driving and causing serious injury to a traffic policeman on Jalan Yusuf on 13 September. The court granted RM5,000 bail with one surety for each charge and set 5 October for mention.
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Flood in Larut Matang and Selama: 76 evacuees at Dewan Changkat Larah relief centre
Seventy-six people from 24 families are sheltering at a temporary relief centre at Dewan Changkat Larah in Kamunting, Larut Matang and Selama, Perak, after flooding. The number rose from 69 at 4am to 76 at 8am, with evacuees from Taman Larah Damai, Kampung Changkat, Taman Lela and Taman Kamunting Mutiara.
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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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Deputy IGP appointment process complete, announcement soon, says home minister
Malaysia's home minister said all constitutional procedures for appointing a new deputy inspector-general of police have been completed and an official announcement will follow within hours or days. He spoke at a press conference in Kulim on Sunday. The post has been vacant since Tan Sri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay retired.
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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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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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Saifuddin: Parliament term not over, no 'iddah' yet for GE16
Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the 15th Parliament's term began only in February 2023 and ends in February 2028, so the government has not entered the 'iddah' period for GE16. He was responding to UMNO secretary-general Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki's call for an early election. Saifuddin said the power to dissolve Parliament rests with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
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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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Michelle Ng second in MY50 at UTMB Taiping trail race
Michelle Ng Qian Ying, 28, finished second in the women's MY50 category at the Malaysia Ultra-Trail by UTMB in Taiping, completing the 50km race in 7 hours 29 minutes 38 seconds. China's Wang Da Yu won and Hong Kong's Li Sham Ming was third. Michelle said an ankle injury a week before the race did not stop her from reaching the podium.
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Expert calls for regular checks on risky highway slopes
A tropical geotechnical expert has called for regular and more frequent inspections of risky slopes along hilly highways to reduce the risk of landslides. He was commenting on a slope collapse at KM 263.6 of the North-South Expressway southbound from the Menora Tunnel to Ipoh, which blocked the left lane and caused a 15-kilometre traffic jam. All lanes have since reopened.
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Raintown Film Festival in Taiping draws 152 entries, Agnes Yap wins top prize
The third Raintown Film Festival at Paragon, Taiping, received 152 short film submissions, up nearly 48 per cent from 2025. Agnes Yap Jen Nie won the RM8,000 Grand Prize for her nine-minute documentary 'Daughter of the Last Journey', shot in Sungai Petani, Kedah. The festival also launched a tertiary filmmaking sandbox with IACT College.
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Kuala Kangsar Bersatu deputy chief, eight branch leaders quit party
Kuala Kangsar Bersatu division deputy chief Datuk Adly Shah Ahmad Tah and eight of the division's 11 branch leaders announced they are resigning from all party posts and leaving Bersatu. Adly Shah said the decision was made after considering the political struggle and future of Kuala Kangsar residents. The division now has only three of its 11 branches left, and more than 100 members showed up to support the move.
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Faris, Natasya chase personal bests at UTMB Taiping Trail Run
Mohd Faris Azhari and Natasya Soon will compete in the 50km MY50 category at the UTMB Taiping Trail Run starting early tomorrow morning. Both runners aim to improve their personal bests in a race featuring 2,700 participants from 63 countries.
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Perak denies claim Taiping Hospital has no graduate medical officers
The Perak state government has denied a news portal's claim that Taiping Hospital has no graduate medical officers. State health committee chairman Datuk A Sivanesan said 93 graduate medical officers are currently posted at Malaysia's oldest hospital, though he acknowledged other shortcomings are being addressed. He spoke after a visit with Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh at the hospital, and also addressed parking issues to be tackled through mechanical parking structures.
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Body of man missing in Sungai Perak found 4km from scene
A 38-year-old man who went missing while trying to save his drifting boat in Sungai Perak has been found dead. Ahmad Zaki Elias's body was found floating about four kilometres from the scene by the Perak Fire and Rescue Department's water rescue team.
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Caterer at Lenggong boarding school ordered to close after 159 fall ill
A caterer serving a boarding school in Lenggong, Perak has been ordered to close after 159 students and staff developed symptoms of suspected food poisoning. The Hulu Perak District Health Office inspected the premises and ordered the closure under the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988.