News near Hutan Lipur Lata Kekabu
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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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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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Suspected gambling premises in Bukit Gantang, Taiping shut after media expose
Premises suspected of running online gambling in Bukit Gantang and Taiping, Perak, have ceased operations following media reports. Residents and local leaders are urging authorities to maintain consistent monitoring to prevent these illegal activities from resuming.
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Orient and Southeast Asian Lions (OSEAL Forum) 2026
Orient and Southeast Asian Lions (OSEAL Forum) 2026. 12 November to 15 November 2026, at Setia SPICE Convention Centre, Relau.
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13th Malaysian Arthroscopy Society (MAS) Annual Scientific Meeting 2026 & 14th Annual Meeting of ASEAN of Society for Sport Medicine and Arthroscopy (ASSA)
13th Malaysian Arthroscopy Society (MAS) Annual Scientific Meeting 2026 & 14th Annual Meeting of ASEAN of Society for Sport Medicine and Arthroscopy (ASSA). 25 November to 28 November 2026, at Setia SPICE Convention Centre, Relau.
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Congress of the Asian Pacific Society of Respirology (APSR) 2026
Congress of the Asian Pacific Society of Respirology (APSR) 2026. 19 November to 22 November 2026, at Setia SPICE Convention Centre, Relau.
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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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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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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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Bukit Merah sanctuary aims to build 50-strong orangutan assurance population
The Bukit Merah Orang Utan Island Foundation in Perak plans to expand its sanctuary to house an assurance population of about 50 orangutans over the next 15-20 years. The move is a safety net against a potential collapse of wild orangutan populations. The sanctuary currently houses 15 orangutans, including one-year-old Orked.
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Man Kuda Gang busted: Four suspects arrested in Taiping and Kulim
Police have arrested four suspects believed to be members of the Man Kuda Gang in Taiping, Perak and Kulim, Kedah on August 30. The gang is believed to be involved in 14 robbery and car theft cases across Perak, Kedah and Penang, with losses estimated at RM200,000. Police also seized six stolen cars and various tools, and are still hunting three more suspects.
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Over 2,000 residents in five Serdang villages plagued by flies, stench from chicken farm
More than 2,000 residents from five villages in Serdang, Bandar Baharu, Kedah, are facing disturbances from flies and foul odors allegedly originating from a nearby poultry farm. Residents claim the problem has worsened over the past three years and are urging authorities to take firm action against the operator.
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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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Motorcyclist killed, another injured in crash on North-South Expressway near Taiping
A 20-year-old motorcyclist died after his bike skidded and hit a lorry at Kilometer 235.3 of the North-South Expressway near Taiping. Another motorcyclist, aged 29, broke his leg in the incident yesterday evening. Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
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Taiping council to revoke licences of premises running illegal activities
The Taiping Municipal Council (MPT) will revoke the business licences of premises found to be conducting illegal activities. This follows residents' concerns in Bukit Gantang about suspected online gambling operations near a school and mosque.
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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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Taiping Hospital MOs Overwhelmed by Cluster Duties, No Housemen Support
Medical officers at Taiping Hospital in Perak say they are exhausted and overworked due to a severe shortage of house officers and the added burden of covering four district hospitals in a cluster system. They describe zero sleep during on-call shifts, managing multiple resuscitations simultaneously, and fear for patient safety. They urge the Ministry of Health to urgently deploy more staff.
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'Daughter of the Last Journey' Wins Best Short Film at Raintown Film Festival
The short film 'Daughter of the Last Journey' by Agnes Yap Jen Nie won the Best Short Film award at the Raintown Film Festival (RFF) held in Taiping, Perak. The win brought a cash prize of RM8,000 to Yap on her first attempt at making a short film.
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Bukit Gantang residents uneasy over online gambling premises near schools, mosques
Residents of Bukit Gantang, Perak, are concerned about the existence of 30 to 40 premises suspected of openly running online gambling activities, including near schools and mosques. UMNO Youth information chief Mohammad Sollehin Mohamad Tajie highlighted the issue after receiving information and conducting his own observations. He urged authorities to take the matter seriously and called for community cooperation in reporting such premises.
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STPM top scorer in Kulim now cares for three siblings after mother's death
Muhammad Adam Iskandar Azharunaim, 20, from Kampung Terap, Kulim, is now responsible for his three younger siblings after his mother died of brain cancer. He is set to begin his studies at Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) on September 12. His second sister is undergoing follow-up checks at Hospital Kuala Lumpur.
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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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Ops Mahir in Perak: 175 foreigners arrested in factory raids
Immigration officers arrested 175 foreign workers during Ops Mahir raids around Bercham and Kanthan, Chemor, Perak, on Wednesday night. Many workers tried to hide among stacked timber and industrial waste bins but were detected. The operation also uncovered suspected use of fake temporary work visit passes.