News near Batu Gajah

9 stories within reach of Batu Gajah, published in the last 24 hours and gathered from Malaysian news sources.

1. 'Ultraman' detained by police at Perak National Day celebration

   23 hours ago Berita Harian Ipoh 16.1 km

   Police detained a man wearing a superhero costume during the Perak-level National Day 2026 celebration in Ipoh. The arrest took place in front of the Ipoh Town Hall.

2. Nine factory lots catch fire in Bercham, man injured

   1 hour ago The Sun Bercham, Ipoh, Perak 21.7 km

   A fire at an industrial area in Bercham, Ipoh, damaged nine factory lots and left a man with minor burns. Firefighters controlled the blaze within three hours.

3. Bercham 10 fire: One hurt as major blaze damages nine factory lots in Ipoh

   4 hours ago Malay Mail Bercham, Ipoh 21.7 km

   A fire at a plastics factory in Bercham, Ipoh, spread to nine factory lots, injuring one man. Firefighters controlled the blaze by evening, with varying degrees of damage to the affected lots.

4. Man burned, nine factory lots in Bercham destroyed in fire

   14 hours ago Harian Metro Bercham, Ipoh, Perak 21.7 km

   A fire at an industrial area in Bercham, Ipoh, damaged nine factory lots. A 42-year-old man suffered minor burns and was treated at the scene. Firefighters from several stations controlled the blaze by evening.

5. Man suffers burns as fire spreads to nine factory lots in Ipoh

   14 hours ago New Straits Times Bercham, Ipoh, Perak 21.7 km

   A fire at a plastics factory in Bercham, Ipoh, spread to nine factory lots, injuring a 42-year-old man. Firefighters controlled the blaze by evening.

6. Man burned in fire involving nine factories in Bercham

   15 hours ago Berita Harian Bercham, Ipoh 21.7 km

   A fire at an industrial area in Bercham, Ipoh, burned nine factory lots. A 42-year-old man suffered minor burns. Firefighters from multiple stations brought the blaze under control by evening.

7. Fire razes nine factory lots in Bercham, man injured

   6 hours ago The Sun Persiaran Industri Bercham 10, Bercham, Ipoh 23.3 km

   A fire at a plastics factory in Bercham, Ipoh spread to nine lots, injuring a 42-year-old man with burns. Firefighters brought the blaze under control by evening.

8. Dead fish and crabs raise pollution concerns in Sitiawan river, DOE investigates

   2 hours ago Malay Mail Kampung Sitiawan, Manjung, Perak 46.6 km

   Environmental group Kuasa has flagged suspected river pollution in Kampung Sitiawan, Manjung, after dead fish and crabs were seen. The DOE is investigating, with a glove manufacturer suspected.

9. AIREI launches smart palm oil mill

   6 hours ago Utusan Teluk Intan, Perak 48.6 km

   AIREI Sdn. Bhd. launched its second AI-based smart palm oil mill at Perak Motor Co. in Teluk Intan, Perak, with a larger capacity of 60 tonnes per hour. Supported by MDEC, the initiative aims to boost efficiency and align with Malaysia's digital and AI goals.