News near Alor Star
24 stories within reach of Alor Star, published in the last 30 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.
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Sanusi issues LODs to Nga Kor Ming, two others over alleged distortion of remarks
ALOR STAR, Aug 5 — Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor has issued letters of demand (LOD) to DAP...
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Ferry operators urge urgent dredging of Kuala Kedah, Kuala Perlis lanes, warn silted routes could disrupt Langkawi schedules during peak season
Langkawi ferry operators are urging the federal government to speed up dredging of the Kuala Kedah and Kuala Perlis ferry lanes, warning that silted routes could disrupt schedules during the upcoming peak season. They emphasize the need for urgent maintenance to ensure smooth operations and passenger safety.
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Probe must be comprehensive after family alleges pupil with heart condition was made to run, says sports minister
Youth and Sports Minister Dr Mohammed Taufiq Johari has urged a comprehensive investigation into allegations that a pupil with a heart condition was forced to run, leading to a tragic incident. The minister emphasized the need for a thorough probe to ensure accountability and prevent similar occurrences.
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Kedah teacher transferred pending probe into Year Four pupil’s death after sports activity
A teacher in Kedah has been transferred pending an investigation into the death of an 11-year-old pupil who allegedly died after a sports activity. The incident occurred in Alor Setar, and the teacher's transfer is part of the ongoing probe.
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Kedah woman pleads guilty to organising RM1.7m kootu fund scheme
ALOR SETAR, Aug 12 — A woman pleaded guilty at the Sessions Court here today to organising a kootu fund scheme, re...
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Kedah PAS vows to continue fight against gambling after Federal Court ruling
ALOR SETAR, Aug 12 — Kedah PAS today vowed to continue its efforts to eliminate gambling in the state despit...
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Nine-year-old allegedly bullied at Kedah tahfiz school, father claims
ALOR SETAR, Aug 10 — A couple have claimed that their nine-year-old son was bullied by a 15-year-old student at hi...
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Sanusi says Kedah may hold Penang ‘lease’ claim until Perikatan takes Putrajaya
ALOR SETAR, Aug 10 — Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor reportedly said the state is consi...
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Six remanded over Alor Setar kidnapping case after police rescue two foreign nationals
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 9 — Six individuals arrested to assist in investigations into the abduction of two foreign natio...
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Police kill two suspects in shootout during Alor Setar kidnap rescue operation
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 — Two suspects, believed to be foreigners, were killed in a shootout with police during...
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Ops Sapu: 81 undocumented migrants held at Kedah construction site
ALOR SETAR, Aug 5 — The Kedah Immigration Department arrested 81 undocumented migrants during Ops Sapu at a constr...
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Police confirm report on missing Kedah family of three after social media appeal
ALOR SETAR, Aug 5 — Police yesterday have confirmed receiving a report on the disappearance of a f...
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Woman killed, son injured after Toyota Avanza crashes into guardrail in Kedah
ALOR SETAR, Aug 3 — A woman was killed while her son was injured after the vehicle they were travelling in skidded...
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FA Cup: Kedah FA hunt for goals at home
Kedah FA will face Star City FC in the FA Cup round of 16 at Darul Aman Stadium. Coach Akmal Rizal acknowledges the challenge of facing a Super League team but is confident in his players' preparation and the potential of their three imports.
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Missing couple and son detained in Kubang Pasu over alleged RM25,000 ‘kutu’ scam
ALOR SETAR, Aug 6 — A husband and wife, previously reported missing together with their nine-year-old son, have be...
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Perlis Umno gears up to contest all seats solo at next election
ARAU, Aug 9 — Perlis Umno is preparing its machinery to contest all 15 state seats and three parliamentary constit...
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Perlis Good Samaritan killed while assisting auxiliary policeman in earlier accident
ARAU, Aug 4 — A factory operator was killed after being hit by a skidding car while trying to assist an Universiti...
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Malaysians advised to reconsider non‑essential travel to Pattani, Yala and Narathiwat amid unrest
Malaysians are advised to reconsider non-essential travel to Thailand's southern provinces of Pattani, Yala, and Narathiwat due to ongoing unrest. The advisory aims to ensure the safety of Malaysian citizens in the region.
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Viral sword threat in Langgar lands Kedah-born man in Perlis police custody for three days
KANGAR, Aug 17 — Police detained a 46-year-old man over a viral social media post allegedly containing a threat to...
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Perlis gets new acting police chief as predecessor moves to Bukit Aman
KANGAR, Aug 15 — Perlis deputy police chief SAC Zaihairul Idrus has been appointed as acting state police chief, e...
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Man jailed two years for punching wife, attempting to murder her with car
KANGAR, Aug 12 — A man was sentenced to two years in prison by the Sessions Court here today after plea...
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Another suspected human skeleton found in gunny sack in Perlis, murder probe underway
KANGAR, Aug 6 — Police are investigating the discovery of another set of suspected human bones found pr...
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Skeletal remains found in Perlis orchard confirmed to be human
KANGAR, Aug 5 — Police have confirmed that skeletal remains found inside a gunny sack in an orchard opp...
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Police seek owner, motive behind Bukit Kayu Hitam ICQS suitcase after explosive scare
ALOR SETAR, Aug 8 — Police have opened an investigation paper to identify the owner and determine why a suitcase w...