News near Bidor Perak

1. Forest fire scorches 2.42 hectares at FRIM Bidor, crews resume operation

   3 hours ago New Straits Times Bidor, Perak

   A forest fire broke out at the Forest Research Institute of Malaysia (FRIM) in Bidor, Perak, yesterday evening, scorching about 2.42 hectares. Firefighters from the Bidor station brought the blaze under control, with only 15 per cent of the area still burning when operations paused at midnight for safety. The operation resumed this morning.

2. Father of six relieved to get a more comfortable home

   5 days ago Utusan Kampung Orang Asli Batu 8, Sungai Tidong, Jalan Pahang, Tapah, Perak 9.8 km

   An Orang Asli father of six in Kampung Orang Asli Batu 8, Sungai Tidong, Jalan Pahang, Tapah, Perak, is grateful to now live in a new, more comfortable RM80,000 home built under Jakoa's Orang Asli Home Assistance Project. He previously lived in an old, cramped house with his extended family.

3. Bus hits PLUS barrier: Driver drowsy due to heart medication - Police

   5 days ago Harian Metro KM 328.3 Lebuh Raya Utara-Selatan (PLUS), Bidor-Tapah, Perak 7.2 km

   A bus crashed into the central divider of the PLUS highway at KM 328.3 between Bidor and Tapah, Perak. Police said the driver, who was on a journey from Kajang to Kulim without passengers, fell asleep due to the influence of heart medication. The driver was taken to Tapah Hospital for treatment.