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Body of missing fisherman found in Hutan Melintang waters
The body of a fisherman who went missing was found floating in the waters off Hutan Melintang, Perak, and identified as Mohd Sharil Abd Rahman, 43. The search and rescue operation for two other missing victims continues, involving PDRM, APMM, JBPM and APM.
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100 boats join Malaysia Day water parade on Sungai Perak
A total of 100 boats took part in a 16-kilometre water parade on Sungai Perak in conjunction with Malaysia Day, starting from Jeti Kepala Pulau to Sungai Buaya. The inaugural event involved communities from 13 villages and aimed to promote Sungai Perak as a tourism destination and raise awareness about inland fishermen.
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MPAJ backing drives Melayu Selangor's double title hunt
Melayu Selangor retained the Agong Cup for a fourth straight year after beating Kuala Lumpur 2-0 at Stadium Sungai Besar in Sabak Bernam. Coach Ahmad Fairuz Mohd Yunus credited the support of Ampang Jaya Municipal Council (MPAJ) as the backbone of the team's success. The side now targets the Raja-Raja Gold Cup, which starts Friday.
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Selangor Malay team target Raja-Raja Gold Cup after Agong Cup defence
Selangor's Malay team retained the Agong Cup for a fourth straight year after beating Kuala Lumpur Malay 2-0 at Stadium Sungai Besar. Coach Ahmad Fairuz Mohd Yunus said the win is a tonic for the Raja-Raja Gold Cup, which starts Friday, with Selangor drawn in Group C with Terengganu, Perlis and Penang's Flex Hi Suria FC.
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Selangor retain Piala Agong for fourth straight year
Selangor beat Kuala Lumpur 2-0 in the Piala Agong final at Stadium Sungai Besar in Sabak Bernam, keeping the trophy for a fourth consecutive year. Muhammad Aisar Fahmi scored in the 15th minute and A Thiruchelvan added the second in the 48th. Selangor took home RM7,000 while Kuala Lumpur received RM3,000.
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PBMM Veterans beat Sungai Besar United 5-3 on penalties
At Stadium Sungai Besar in Sabak Bernam, the Veteran Persatuan Bolasepak Melayu Malaysia side beat Veteran Sungai Besar United 5-3 on penalties after a 2-2 friendly draw held ahead of the Piala Agong 2026 final. The final itself, at the same stadium this evening, pits last season's Piala Agong champions Selangor against Kuala Lumpur, the reigning Piala Emas Raja-Raja winners.
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Bagan Datuk fishing villages, sunflower garden and Sky Mirror draw visitors
Bagan Datuk in Perak, about three hours from Kuala Lumpur, is being promoted as a quieter coastal getaway. Attractions include the Bagan Sungai Burung fishing village, a 1.5-hectare sunflower garden, the Sungai Burung Aquarium and the Sky Mirror at Beting Beras Basah, a sandbank reached by a 15-minute boat ride from Bagan Datuk jetty.
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Two Sarawak school teams head to Asia-Pacific after third place at MRCC 2026
Two Sarawak student teams won third place at the Malaysia Rocket CanSat Competition (MRCC) 2026 held at FELCRA Seberang, Perak, from 8 to 10 September. SMK Padungan took third in the 1KM Rocket & CanSat category while Sekolah Seni Malaysia Sarawak took third in the 1KM Rocket category. Both teams will represent Sarawak at the APRSAF-32 CanSat International Competition in Thailand from 27 to 30 October 2026.
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Two men held over electric cable theft in Ayer Tawar
Police arrested two local men suspected of stealing electric cables around Kampung Sungai Ramai near Ayer Tawar yesterday. Seized items included 102 black cables of various sizes and burnt cable pieces. The case is being investigated under Section 379 of the Penal Code and Section 235 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998; both suspects are remanded for four days.
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Three held, RM50,000 of TNB cable seized in Ayer Tawar
Manjung police arrested three men suspected of stealing Tenaga Nasional Berhad electrical cable around Kampung Sungai Ramai, Ayer Tawar. Forty-three lengths of TNB-marked cable worth about RM50,000 were found in a lorry, and the suspects were remanded four days.
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Marine police in Perak, Selangor seize goods worth RM234,705 in four operations
Marine police in Perak and Selangor conducted four operations between Sept 7 and 9, seizing goods worth RM234,705.96. The operations led to arrests for fisheries, customs, excise, immigration and forestry offences, including the seizure of a trawl boat, liquor and mangrove logs.
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6-Meter Crocodile Spotted Near Kuala Kurau Beach, District Council Erects Warning Banner
A crocodile over six meters long was spotted at the Parit Tok Hin sluice gate in Kuala Kurau, Parit Buntar, less than 100 meters from the beach. The Kerian District Council has put up a warning banner and will consult PERHILITAN for further action.
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Sabak Bernam couple lose RM400,000, now earn RM130,000 a month selling banana chips
A couple in Sabak Bernam who lost RM400,000 in a clothing business in 2023 have turned their fortunes around by selling banana chips via TikTok live streams. Their Nekyahh Kerepek business now records monthly sales of between RM130,000 and RM136,000 and employs 14 workers, including the elderly and single mothers.
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Ex-minister Jamil Khir remanded two more days in Tabung Haji RCI case
Former minister in the Prime Minister's Department, Datuk Seri Jamil Khir Baharom, had his remand extended by two days starting tomorrow until Tuesday by the Putrajaya Magistrate's Court. His detention is linked to MACC's investigation into a hotel lease in Saudi Arabia and the Tabung Haji RCI report.
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Sabak Bernam couple's banana chip business thrives after RM400,000 loss
Muhammad Akram Shairi and Siti Farhana Masud Hayati of Sabak Bernam started Nekyahh Kerepek after their clothing business lost nearly RM400,000. The banana chip venture, which began with a TikTok livestream order, now processes 200kg of bananas daily and employs 14 people. Monthly sales exceed RM130,000.
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Police arrest two loan sharks in Hilir Perak, seize ATM cards and gold jewellery
Police in Hilir Perak arrested two members of a loan shark syndicate during an 'Op Vulture' operation. They seized ATM cards belonging to other people and gold jewellery valued at RM2,050. The suspects are being investigated for fraud and dishonest concealment of property.
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Two men arrested in Teluk Intan, five ATM cards seized
Police in Teluk Intan, Perak, arrested two men suspected of involvement in loan shark activities. In two separate arrests, police seized five ATM cards belonging to others, RM300 in cash, and jewelry. The suspects have been remanded until tomorrow for further investigation.
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DOE samples factory discharge after dead fish and crabs found in Sungai Sitiawan
The Department of Environment is investigating suspected industrial pollution in Sungai Sitiawan, Perak, after dead fish and crabs were found at several locations along the river. Samples were taken from a factory's discharge point and the river for analysis, with legal action pending results.
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AIREI expands AI palm oil mill model in Perak
AIREI Sdn Bhd has launched its second AI-based smart palm oil mill at Perak Motor Co in Teluk Intan, Perak. The system has improved the oil extraction rate and reduced reliance on foreign workers, marking a new partnership with MDEC.
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Dollah fuming over his charges' performance
KL City FC coach Dollah Salleh admitted disappointment with his team's display despite a narrow 1-0 win over Perak FA in the first leg of the FA Cup round of 16 at Stadium Majlis Perbandaran Manjung. A late Paulo Josue penalty gave KL City the advantage for the second leg in Kuala Lumpur.
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Police Nab Another Suspect In Teluk Intan Robbery-murder Case
Police have arrested a fifth suspect in connection with the robbery-murder of a 69-year-old man in Teluk Intan on April 17. The 26-year-old suspect was detained in Klang, Selangor, on Aug 26 and will be charged at the Teluk Intan Magistrate's Court. Four accomplices were previously charged in May.
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Josue emerges as KL City's savior
KL City FC edged Perak FA 1-0 in the first leg of the Piala FA round of 16 at Stadium Majlis Perbandaran Manjung, with a late penalty from captain Paulo Josue. Perak FA played with 10 men after a red card. The second leg is scheduled for 9 September at Stadium Bolasepak Kuala Lumpur.
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Dead fish and crabs raise pollution concerns in Sitiawan river, DOE investigates
Environmental group Kuasa has raised concerns over alleged river pollution in Kampung Sitiawan, Manjung, after dead fish and crabs were found. The group suspects a glove manufacturer may be responsible, and the Department of Environment has begun an investigation.