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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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Two lorries collide at Sungai Sok, Kuala Krai; one dead, two hurt
A crash involving two lorries at Sungai Sok in Kuala Krai, Kelantan today killed a 29-year-old man and injured two others. The Kuala Krai fire station chief said the call came in at 2.02pm and the team reached the scene 27 minutes later. All three men were trapped in the lorry before being taken to Kuala Krai Hospital.
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Kedah Immigration deports, blacklists 140 undocumented migrants
Kedah's Immigration Department sent home 140 undocumented migrants held at the Belantik Immigration Depot in Sik, flying them out via KLIA yesterday. The group of Myanmar, Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani, Indonesian, Chinese, Vietnamese, Cambodian and Kenyan nationals was also blacklisted from re-entering the country.
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Motorcyclists tour Lenggong heritage sites
A group of motorcyclists led by Norhadi Kaharuddin explored historical and heritage sites in Lenggong, Perak over four days from 28 to 31 August. The trip covered Hutan Lipur Lata Kekabu, Bukit Sapi, Lata Perahu, 'Mini Amazon' Kampung Beng and the Lenggong Valley Archaeological Gallery. Videos of the journey were shared on social media to highlight geological treasures such as the Perak Man skeleton.
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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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Mountain guide prioritizes 9-year-old hiker's comfort in Trans Gerah expedition
Mountain guide Shafiee Sidek, 49, said the condition of 9-year-old Ahmad Raef, the youngest hiker in the Trans Gerah expedition, was the group's priority when they were delayed and took over 10 days to exit the jungle. The group of six hikers was brought out safely from Pos Kemar, Gerik, this morning.
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Father takes kids on 8-day mountain trek to curb gadget addiction
A father from Gerik took his two children on an eight-day mountain hiking expedition to prevent them from being addicted to their phones. The family was found safe after their journey took longer than planned.
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Family and two mountain guides missing on Trans GBB expedition found safe
A family of four and two mountain guides who were reported missing during a Trans GBB (Gerah, Bilah and Bieh) hiking expedition were found safe on Monday. They were found around 4.40 pm and confirmed to be in good condition after being examined at a clinic. The family expressed gratitude to the search and rescue team for their efforts.
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SAR team nears six missing hikers after spotting smoke signal near Kem Kulim
Search and rescue teams in Gerik, Perak are approaching the location of six missing hikers after detecting a smoke signal believed to be from the group. The signal was spotted about an hour's walk from Kem Kulim, and 25 personnel are now close to the victims.
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Three hikers rescued at Lata Debu, Baling; one fainted, two lost
Three hikers, including a 29-year-old woman who fainted and two who got lost, were rescued by the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department at Lata Debu, Baling. The rescue operation took nearly five hours due to dangerous terrain and dark weather.
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MBSB Bank provides RM78m shariah financing for solar panels at 32 Kedah water plants
MBSB Bank has allocated RM78 million in shariah-compliant financing for solar energy projects at 32 Syarikat Air Darul Aman (SADA) facilities in Kedah. The first phase will install 2,500 solar panels at three water treatment plants in the Baling area, including the Kuala Ketil and Sungai Ular plants.
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Cloud seeding in Kedah successfully produces rain at three dams
A three-day cloud seeding operation in Kedah has successfully produced rain at the Pedu, Muda and Beris dams. The operation, which ran from September 3 to 5, also recorded rain near the Ahning dam. It was a collaboration between MetMalaysia, NADMA and the Royal Malaysian Air Force using a C130-Hercules aircraft.
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Smallholders contribute 88.7 percent of national rubber output
The Plantation and Commodities Minister launched the GeRak counter service in Sik, Kedah, to bring government services closer to rubber smallholders. Smallholders account for 88.7 percent of national rubber production, and the initiative targets 5,000 beneficiaries in the district.
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Sulong the elephant's leg injury is healing
PERHILITAN says the injured right leg of the wild elephant 'Sulong' is showing positive progress after treatment. The elephant was captured near Gerik, Perak, and has been relocated to a safer natural habitat in Taman Negara Terengganu via Tasik Kenyir.
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Gerik tahfiz school cooperative farms chili, fish and chicken for economy and food security
The cooperative of Maahad Tahfiz Pondok Air Jernih in Gerik, Perak, runs various agricultural and entrepreneurial initiatives such as fertigation chili farming, tilapia and chicken rearing to empower its community. The project, known as 'Projek AgroQuranik', also receives support from government agencies and aligns with Perak's food security agenda.