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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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Orang Asli in Pos Gob want two iron bridges finished before monsoon
More than 1,000 Temiar Orang Asli residents of Pos Gob in Gua Musang say construction of two iron bridges on their main access road is behind schedule. The project began early this year and is due for completion next January, but residents fear the road will be muddy and damaged when the monsoon arrives. Nenggiri assemblyman Mohd Azmawi Fikri Abdul Ghani said the complaint is being taken seriously and he met residents with the contractor.
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Dakoh in Pos Balar touted as extreme motorsports ecotourism destination
The Dakoh area in Pos Balar, Gua Musang, Kelantan, has been identified as a potential ecotourism destination combining extreme motorsports, 4x4 off-roading and Orang Asli culture. Agencies including MOTAC, JKKN and JPNIN are called to collaborate on infrastructure and ensure the Orang Asli community benefits economically. Visitors are advised to seek approval from authorities as the route passes through a Permanent Forest Reserve.
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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.
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Sumpitan village clinic and quarters destroyed in Lenggong fire
A village clinic building and a quarters in Kampung Sumpitan near Lenggong, Perak were destroyed in an early morning fire. The Perak Fire and Rescue Department received the emergency call at 4.04am and the blaze was fully extinguished by 6.24am. No victims were reported, but a Proton Preve car was also damaged.
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Three men arrested, stolen excavator in Lenggong recovered
Police arrested three men suspected of stealing an excavator in Kampung Sumpitan, Lenggong. The suspects, aged 29 to 66, were detained in two raids in Ipoh and Gerik. Police also seized a Mitsubishi ES110 excavator and a mobile phone.
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Trans GBB expedition exits forest five days late, trail blocked by rattan and bamboo
A six-person Trans GBB expedition on Mount Gerah in Kelantan exited the forest five days late after their trail was blocked by rattan and bamboo. The group, which was due out on September 3, finally arrived safely at Kampung Agek after an 11-day trek.