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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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Nafuzi denies criticising MFL schedule, cites TFC player fatigue
Terengganu FC head coach Nafuzi Zain denied that his remarks after the Super League match against Star City FC in Kangar were a criticism of MFL scheduling. He said they referred to his players' fatigue from two trips to Brunei after the FA Cup match against DPMM FC was postponed due to haze.
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Nafuzi, Pan Gon slam Super League fixture pile-up after Terengganu held by Star City
Terengganu coach Nafuzi Zain criticised Malaysia's packed Super League calendar after his tired side drew 1-1 with Star City FC in Kangar on Saturday. Selangor's Kim Pan Gon had made similar complaints, and the Malaysian Football League's explanation that it must accommodate Asian competitions has drawn claims that the schedule is built around JDT and Kuching City. Nafuzi said injuries to Gervane Kastaneer and Danial Amier leave his squad short for Wednesday's FA Cup return leg against DPMM FC.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Bersatu Kangar leaders, 90 branch chiefs quit party for Parti Wawasan Negara
The deputy chief of Bersatu's Kangar division, Faisol Rahman, along with division committee members and 90 of 99 branch chiefs, announced their immediate resignation from the party. They cited a loss of trust in the central leadership and said they will join Parti Wawasan Negara, led by Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin. This follows a similar mass resignation by the Padang Besar division leadership the previous day.