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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.
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JDT thrash UM-Damansara United 10-0 to reach FA Cup quarter-finals
Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) secured their place in the FA Cup quarter-finals with a 10-0 victory over UM-Damansara United at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium, winning the tie 14-1 on aggregate. Kuching City FC also advanced after a 5-1 win over Kelantan Red Warrior, while Star City FC progressed past Kedah FA.
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Star City FC beats Kedah FA 2-0 to reach FA Cup quarter-finals
Star City FC defeated Kedah FA 2-0 in the second leg of their FA Cup round of 16 tie at Stadium Syed Putra in Kangar, winning 4-2 on aggregate. Goals from Pedro Henrique and Douglas Oliveira secured the club's first-ever quarter-final appearance in the competition.
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Man and five teens charged in Kangar court over rape of 15-year-old girl
An 18-year-old man and five teenagers were charged in courts in Kangar, Perlis, with raping a 15-year-old girl in July. The man was charged under Section 376(1) of the Penal Code, while the teenagers pleaded guilty to charges under Section 375B. The court set bail for the accused and scheduled future mention dates.
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Perlis farmers forced to buy own fertilizer amid Baja 3 delay, yields seen falling
A delay in distributing Baja 3 fertilizer in Perlis has forced farmers like Mohd Noor Hashim to buy alternative supplies at RM70 per bag to save their padi crops. He expects yields to drop by up to 30 percent and income to fall. The MACC has opened an investigation into the delayed supply in the MADA area.
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Activist remanded two more days over Bukit Lagi temple protest
A 55-year-old activist was remanded for two more days by the Kangar Magistrate's Court to assist an investigation into criminal trespass. The remand is linked to organizing a gathering following the demolition of a temple in Bukit Lagi. The suspect was previously remanded for investigation under the Sedition Act.
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Perlis Raja tells food traders to keep prices fair to attract tourists
The Raja of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail, officiated the Kuala Perlis International Water Festival 2026 at Dataran Kampung Wai. In his speech, he reminded food traders in the state to charge reasonable prices and maintain food quality to ensure tourists continue choosing Perlis as a destination.
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Kuala Perlis Water Festival 2026 aims to attract international tourists
The Kuala Perlis International Water Festival 2026, held at Dataran Kampung Wai in Kangar, is seen as a way to introduce Kuala Perlis' identity and heritage as a coastal tourism destination. Perlis Menteri Besar Abu Bakar Hamzah said the festival can also drive the state's economic growth through increased tourist spending. The Raja of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail, officiated the opening ceremony.
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Raja of Perlis opens Kuala Perlis Water Festival, hopes for economic boost for locals
The Raja of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail, officiated the Kuala Perlis International Water Festival 2026 at Dataran Kampung Wai. He expressed hope that tourism development in Kuala Perlis would bring direct economic benefits to the people through business opportunities and local entrepreneur involvement.
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Police arrest man over TikTok post on temple demolition gathering
Police in Kangar arrested a 55-year-old man in Petaling Jaya over a TikTok post promoting a gathering at the site of a demolished temple in Bukit Lagi. The post was suspected of inciting tensions following the temple's demolition on Aug 20. The suspect was remanded for two days to assist investigations under the Sedition Act and the Communications and Multimedia Act.