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Body of missing fisherman found in Hutan Melintang waters
The body of a fisherman who went missing was found floating in the waters off Hutan Melintang, Perak, and identified as Mohd Sharil Abd Rahman, 43. The search and rescue operation for two other missing victims continues, involving PDRM, APMM, JBPM and APM.
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100 boats join Malaysia Day water parade on Sungai Perak
A total of 100 boats took part in a 16-kilometre water parade on Sungai Perak in conjunction with Malaysia Day, starting from Jeti Kepala Pulau to Sungai Buaya. The inaugural event involved communities from 13 villages and aimed to promote Sungai Perak as a tourism destination and raise awareness about inland fishermen.
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MPAJ backing drives Melayu Selangor's double title hunt
Melayu Selangor retained the Agong Cup for a fourth straight year after beating Kuala Lumpur 2-0 at Stadium Sungai Besar in Sabak Bernam. Coach Ahmad Fairuz Mohd Yunus credited the support of Ampang Jaya Municipal Council (MPAJ) as the backbone of the team's success. The side now targets the Raja-Raja Gold Cup, which starts Friday.
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Fishing boat capsizes off Sekinchan, four rescued and three still missing
A fishing boat carrying seven local men capsized and sank off Sekinchan in bad weather, storms and strong waves. Four victims were found floating safely about 25 nautical miles from the Sungai Besar coast and taken to the Pulau Indah marine police base, while three others are still missing. The search and rescue operation involving police, APMM, JBPM and APM continued into its second day.
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Four fishermen found floating off Sekinchan, three still missing
Four of seven fishermen missing for two days were found floating and weak about 25 nautical miles off Sungai Besar in Sekinchan waters today. Two were taken to Hospital Tengku Ampuan Rahimah and two to Hospital Banting. The search continues for three still missing.
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Two FELDA retirees in Sungkai grow chillies commercially
Two FELDA retirees in FELDA Jaya Trolak, Sungkai, have been growing chillies commercially under fertigation for five years as post-retirement income. The 2,500-plant project on 0.5 hectares receives fertiliser, coco peat and pesticide aid from the Perak Agriculture Department.
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Selangor Malay team target Raja-Raja Gold Cup after Agong Cup defence
Selangor's Malay team retained the Agong Cup for a fourth straight year after beating Kuala Lumpur Malay 2-0 at Stadium Sungai Besar. Coach Ahmad Fairuz Mohd Yunus said the win is a tonic for the Raja-Raja Gold Cup, which starts Friday, with Selangor drawn in Group C with Terengganu, Perlis and Penang's Flex Hi Suria FC.
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Raja Muda of Perlis opens MIDF CSR study room at MADI
The Raja Muda of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail, opened a study room donated through a CSR initiative worth RM98,125 at Al-Madrasah Ad-Diniah Al-Islamiyah (MADI) in Kangar. The contribution is part of MIDF's CSR initiative with MAIPs, during a visit to several locations in Perlis including MATRI, Masjid Sirajuddin Padang Pauh, a house in Batu 20 Kok Mak and the Kampung Nelayan Seberang Ramai Kuala Perlis transformation project.
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Selangor retain Piala Agong for fourth straight year
Selangor beat Kuala Lumpur 2-0 in the Piala Agong final at Stadium Sungai Besar in Sabak Bernam, keeping the trophy for a fourth consecutive year. Muhammad Aisar Fahmi scored in the 15th minute and A Thiruchelvan added the second in the 48th. Selangor took home RM7,000 while Kuala Lumpur received RM3,000.
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PBMM Veterans beat Sungai Besar United 5-3 on penalties
At Stadium Sungai Besar in Sabak Bernam, the Veteran Persatuan Bolasepak Melayu Malaysia side beat Veteran Sungai Besar United 5-3 on penalties after a 2-2 friendly draw held ahead of the Piala Agong 2026 final. The final itself, at the same stadium this evening, pits last season's Piala Agong champions Selangor against Kuala Lumpur, the reigning Piala Emas Raja-Raja winners.
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Bagan Datuk fishing villages, sunflower garden and Sky Mirror draw visitors
Bagan Datuk in Perak, about three hours from Kuala Lumpur, is being promoted as a quieter coastal getaway. Attractions include the Bagan Sungai Burung fishing village, a 1.5-hectare sunflower garden, the Sungai Burung Aquarium and the Sky Mirror at Beting Beras Basah, a sandbank reached by a 15-minute boat ride from Bagan Datuk jetty.
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Two Sarawak school teams head to Asia-Pacific after third place at MRCC 2026
Two Sarawak student teams won third place at the Malaysia Rocket CanSat Competition (MRCC) 2026 held at FELCRA Seberang, Perak, from 8 to 10 September. SMK Padungan took third in the 1KM Rocket & CanSat category while Sekolah Seni Malaysia Sarawak took third in the 1KM Rocket category. Both teams will represent Sarawak at the APRSAF-32 CanSat International Competition in Thailand from 27 to 30 October 2026.
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Forest fire at FRIM Bidor research plot fully extinguished
A forest fire affecting a research plot at the FRIM Research Station (SPF) Bidor in Perak was fully extinguished yesterday afternoon. The operation involved multiple agencies including the fire department, and an impact assessment on the affected plot will be conducted.
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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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Sabak Bernam couple lose RM400,000, now earn RM130,000 a month selling banana chips
A couple in Sabak Bernam who lost RM400,000 in a clothing business in 2023 have turned their fortunes around by selling banana chips via TikTok live streams. Their Nekyahh Kerepek business now records monthly sales of between RM130,000 and RM136,000 and employs 14 workers, including the elderly and single mothers.
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Ex-minister Jamil Khir remanded two more days in Tabung Haji RCI case
Former minister in the Prime Minister's Department, Datuk Seri Jamil Khir Baharom, had his remand extended by two days starting tomorrow until Tuesday by the Putrajaya Magistrate's Court. His detention is linked to MACC's investigation into a hotel lease in Saudi Arabia and the Tabung Haji RCI report.
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Sabak Bernam couple's banana chip business thrives after RM400,000 loss
Muhammad Akram Shairi and Siti Farhana Masud Hayati of Sabak Bernam started Nekyahh Kerepek after their clothing business lost nearly RM400,000. The banana chip venture, which began with a TikTok livestream order, now processes 200kg of bananas daily and employs 14 people. Monthly sales exceed RM130,000.
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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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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.