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High Court in Tapah orders Perak exco Sivanesan to pay RM3,000 costs in defamation suit
The High Court in Tapah ordered Perak executive councillor A. Sivanesan to pay RM3,000 in costs after allowing former Bagan Dalam assemblyman Satees Muniandy's application to transfer the defamation suit to the Butterworth Sessions Court. Sivanesan sued Satees over a TikTok video uploaded in June last year that he says portrayed him as unfit for public office.
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Perak: residents' associations need approval before hiring security guards
Residents' associations in Perak cannot appoint or train security guards for Community Security Schemes without approval and compliance with regulations. State Housing and Local Government Committee chairman Sandrea Ng Shy Ching said the state is focusing on education and giving associations time to correct shortcomings before enforcement. She also clarified the difference between gated and guarded communities and the rules on public road access.
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First azan and recitation contest for Orang Asli children in Pos Lenjang
Thirty-five V1M volunteers visited the Semai Orang Asli community in Pos Lenjang, Kuala Lipis, Pahang on 31 August and 1 September. For the first time an azan and Quran recitation contest was held for children from the area's 18 villages, alongside food baskets and clothing.
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Ex-KPTM Ipoh administrator faces six charges over female students
A former administrator of Kolej Poly-Tech Mara (KPTM) in Ipoh was charged in court with six offences involving alleged criminal force against two female students and obscene words against four others. Roykarnaen Maseri, 44, pleaded not guilty to all charges, which were allegedly committed at the college and other locations in Ipoh between June and August. The court set bail at RM8,000.
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Ipoh trader gets 30 years, 24 strokes for trafficking meth
A trader in Ipoh was sentenced to 30 years in prison and 24 strokes of the cane by the High Court for trafficking over 77 kilograms of methamphetamine. The accused, Liew Wan Wah, 46, escaped the death penalty. The drug distribution occurred at the Gopeng Toll Plaza and at the Kampar district police headquarters in June 2021.
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Skechers Malaysia targets 11 new stores, opens large Sungai Buloh outlet in September
Malaysia is now Skechers' largest market in Southeast Asia, with the company targeting 11 new locations by year-end. A large store in Bandar Seri Coalfields, Sungai Buloh is scheduled to open in September, while an opening at Merdeka 118 is planned for November 1. The company currently operates about 120 stores nationwide.
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Perak MB: Ipoh Sentral project will not acquire private land
Perak Menteri Besar Saarani Mohamad said the RM6.25 billion Ipoh Sentral project will not involve acquiring private land, as it is being built on land already approved for Railway Assets Corporation. He said the state assembly was told no land acquisition applications have been received, and outlined the project's phased construction timeline and expected job creation.
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Man's body found in locked car in Bandar Sri Botani, Ipoh
A man believed to be around 30 years old was found dead inside a locked car in Bandar Sri Botani, Ipoh, early Tuesday morning. Fire and rescue personnel had to remove the body from the vehicle, after which he was pronounced dead by Health Ministry staff. The body has been handed over to police for further action.
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Dryer machine fire at HRPB Ipoh hospital, no casualties
A fire broke out on a respiratory tube dryer machine in the Pediatric Ward's Respiratory & Hemodynamic Unit on the 6th floor of Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital (HRPB) in Ipoh last night. Hospital staff extinguished the blaze with CO2 extinguishers before firefighters arrived, and no injuries were reported.
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Three factory workers in Ipoh arrested for stealing RM355,000 in production materials
Police arrested three workers of a factory in the Pulai Jaya Industrial Area, Ipoh, for allegedly stealing 64 rolls of production materials worth RM355,000. Ipoh district police chief said the suspects, aged 28 to 35, will be brought to court for a remand application. The case is being investigated under Section 381 of the Penal Code.
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KDNKA deputy director visits VAT 69 headquarters in Perak, urges tech adoption
Deputy Director (Operations) of the Internal Security and Public Order Department, Datuk Muhammad Abdul Halim, made an official working visit to the 69 Komando headquarters at Kem Sultan Nazrin Shah in Perak. During the visit, he stressed the importance of the unit leveraging modern technology to enhance its tactical and combat capabilities. He also inspected training facilities and took part in a combat shooting competition with senior 69 Komando officers.
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Dusit Princess Ipoh hotel to open on 1 October, offering 268 rooms near city centre
Dusit Hotels and Resorts will open the 268-room Dusit Princess Ipoh on 1 October 2026. The hotel, owned by Plenitude Berhad, is located near the Perak Turf Club, about five minutes from Ipoh city centre and 10 minutes from Sultan Azlan Shah Airport. It features five room categories, an outdoor pool, a kids club, and a fitness centre.
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Setia Awan launches 1,084 affordable homes in Meru from RM170,000
Setia Awan Group's subsidiary has launched Residensi Jati De Meru Phase 1B, a 1,084-unit affordable housing project in Meru, Perak, with prices starting from RM170,000. The RM291 million development targets young families and first-time buyers and is expected to be completed by 2029.
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Six hikers, including two children, missing in Lojing; SAR on standby
Six hikers, including two children, are missing after entering the Gunung Trans Gerah area in Lojing, Gua Musang, Kelantan. The Kelantan Fire and Rescue Department is on standby to assist the Perak Fire and Rescue Department, which is leading the search operation. The group, which had valid permits and guides, was reported missing after failing to return as scheduled.
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Perak fire department to coordinate search for six missing hikers
The Perak Fire and Rescue Department is gathering information about six hikers who went missing after entering the forest from Pos Dakoh, Lojing, Gua Musang on Aug 29. The department's operations centre is coordinating with other agencies before launching a full search. The hikers' families lodged police reports in Selangor after they failed to arrive at Pos Kemar, Perak as scheduled on Sept 3.
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Six people, including four family members, feared missing in Gua Musang jungle
Police in Gua Musang received a report about six people, including four family members and two mountain guides, who entered the jungle through Pos Dakoh, Lojing, Gua Musang on August 29. The group was scheduled to exit at Pos Kemar, Perak on September 3 but failed to do so, with last contact indicating they were in the Perak forest area.
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Malaysia wins three titles at Ipoh International Series badminton meet
Malaysia secured three titles at the Malaysia International Series 2026 badminton championships held at the Perak Badminton Arena in Ipoh. Irfan Shazmir-Genevie Lim won the mixed doubles, Razeeq Danial won the men's singles, and Lau Yi Sheng-Lee Yi Bo won the men's doubles.
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Greentown health clinic adopts CCMS digital system to cut patient wait times
The Greentown Health Clinic in Ipoh, Perak, has implemented the Cloud-Based Digital Management System (CCMS) to replace manual queue books and physical files. The system allows health workers to track patient movement in real-time, speeding up registration and reducing wait times. This initiative is part of the Health Ministry's efforts to expand digitalisation of public health services.
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42 Artworks by Perak Art Teachers on Show at The Silver Lab, Ipoh
An exhibition featuring 42 paintings and sculptures by 31 primary and secondary school teachers from Perak is being held at The Silver Lab on Jalan Datoh, Ipoh. The BANGUN!!! exhibition, which started on Sept 1, was officially opened by Yayasan Perak board member and Ayer Kuning assemblyman Dr. Mohamad Yusri Bakir.
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11 detained in Ipoh over machete attack linked to organised crime
Police in Perak have arrested 11 people in connection with a machete attack in Taman Pengkalan Jaya, Ipoh, on September 1. The 26-year-old victim was chased and slashed after jumping into Sungai Kinta to escape his attackers. Police believe the attack was motivated by revenge and dissatisfaction from an organised crime group.
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11 men with criminal records arrested over machete attack in Ipoh
Perak police have arrested 11 men to help investigate a group attack in Taman Pengkalan Jaya, Ipoh, that left a 26-year-old man seriously injured. The victim was chased and slashed with a machete after jumping into Sungai Kinta to escape. Police believe the attack was motivated by revenge from an organised crime group.
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Ipoh factory raid: 175 foreign workers detained in immigration crackdown
A raid by immigration officers on factories in Ipoh, Perak, on Thursday night led to the detention of 175 foreign workers suspected of immigration offences. Workers were seen fleeing and hiding in panic, with some sustaining minor injuries. Most of those detained were from Bangladesh, with others from Myanmar and Vietnam.
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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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Man seriously injured in machete attack in Ipoh, 11 suspects arrested
A 26-year-old man was seriously injured after being attacked by a group of men in Taman Pengkalan Jaya, Ipoh, last Tuesday. Police arrested 11 local men aged 22 to 41 to assist in the investigation under Section 326 of the Penal Code.