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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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Four men arrested in Kampar and Kuala Kangsar for stealing TM cables
Perak police arrested four men in two separate cases in Kampar and Kuala Kangsar early yesterday morning for allegedly stealing Telekom Malaysia cables. During the arrests, police seized cables, cable cutters and a car, with estimated losses of RM1,000 in one case.
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Two men charged with cheating, pawning non-genuine gold
Two men were charged at the Magistrate's Court in Batu Gajah for allegedly cheating two pawnshops by pawning items they claimed were pure gold. One pleaded guilty, while the other claimed trial. The court set bail and scheduled the next mention for October 12.
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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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Father of six relieved to get a more comfortable home
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.
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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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Bus hits PLUS barrier: Driver drowsy due to heart medication - Police
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.
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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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Police detain four men suspected of breaking into factory
Police in Batu Gajah arrested four local men suspected of breaking into a factory in the Pengkalan 3 Industrial Area, Pusing, last Sunday. The arrests followed a patrol that spotted two men acting suspiciously at the factory; all four were remanded at the Ipoh Magistrate's Court.
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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.