News near Gunung Bongkok
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Forest fire scorches 2.42 hectares at FRIM Bidor, crews resume operation
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.
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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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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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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.