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Keretapi Sarong 2026 held in Perlis for the first time, over 1,000 join Arau-Padang Besar ride
The Keretapi Sarong Padang Besar 2026 programme was held in Perlis for the first time in conjunction with Malaysia Day. More than 1,000 participants rode the train from the KTMB Arau station to Padang Besar in traditional attire and sarongs. The annual Locco Malaysia initiative run by Trooper was officiated by Perlis Menteri Besar Abu Bakar Hamzah.
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114 BERSATU Perlis branch chiefs resign, party predicted to be buried
A wave of resignations involving 114 BERSATU branch chiefs in Perlis has triggered an internal crisis expected to affect the party at state and national levels. A UniMAP analyst said BERSATU lacks solo strength and depends on allies, while new party WAWASAN is seen as a potential successor.
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Hashim Jasin: seat dispute should not block PAS-UMNO unity
PAS Mursyidul Am Datuk Hashim Jasin said efforts to unite PAS and UMNO should come before disputes over seat allocation for state elections. He said seat sharing is a small matter that can be settled if both sides trust each other, and urged all parties to stop issuing statements that could worsen the situation. He spoke to reporters at his home in Arau.
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Man who threw cigarette butt gets arrest warrant, then community service in Perlis
A self-employed man in Perlis was issued an arrest warrant after skipping three court summonses over a discarded cigarette butt, and was later ordered to perform community service. He was one of four people given community service orders for the offence in the state, and on the day only he turned up to start cleaning roads and drains around Dataran Sena. SWCorp said 655 notices of offence had been issued in Perlis as of Sept 13, all for discarding cigarette butts.
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Raja Muda of Perlis opens MIDF CSR study room at MADI
The Raja Muda of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail, opened a study room donated through a CSR initiative worth RM98,125 at Al-Madrasah Ad-Diniah Al-Islamiyah (MADI) in Kangar. The contribution is part of MIDF's CSR initiative with MAIPs, during a visit to several locations in Perlis including MATRI, Masjid Sirajuddin Padang Pauh, a house in Batu 20 Kok Mak and the Kampung Nelayan Seberang Ramai Kuala Perlis transformation project.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.