'Ultraman' detained by police at Perak National Day celebration
Police detained a man wearing a superhero costume during the Perak-level National Day 2026 celebration in Ipoh. The arrest took place in front of the Ipoh Town Hall.
News near Ipoh
24 stories within reach of Ipoh, published in the last 30 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.
Perak mulls RM500 first-time marriage incentive to ease financial burden on youths ahead of 2027 state budget
Perak is considering a RM500 first-time marriage incentive for youths to ease financial burdens, with the proposal to be submitted ahead of the 2027 state budget. The initiative aims to support young couples financially.
Mapim to deploy humanitarian mission to Nepal on Sept 5
Mapim, the Malaysian Consultative Council of Islamic Organisations, will send a humanitarian mission to Nepal on September 5 to provide aid and support to those in need.
WCE expects more traffic as Malaysians hit the road for National Day, school holidays
The West Coast Expressway (WCE) anticipates a surge in traffic exceeding 150,000 vehicles on its operational stretches as Malaysians travel for the National Day holiday and school break. The operator has prepared measures to manage the expected increase in vehicles.
Wireman escapes mandatory life term after court acquits him over cannabis cultivation charge
A wireman in Ipoh was acquitted and discharged by the Sessions Court over a cannabis cultivation charge, escaping a possible life imprisonment term. The court found insufficient evidence to convict him.
Sultan Nazrin calls for less political rivalry among Malaysia’s Muslim leaders
Sultan Nazrin of Perak urged Malaysian Muslim leaders to reduce political rivalry and prioritize unity, warning that differences in politics and religious schools of thought are threatening Muslim solidarity. He emphasized the need for leaders to focus on common goals and the welfare of the people.
No just raw exports: Malaysia demands tech transfer from REE investors
IPOH, Aug 20 — Investors eyeing Malaysia’s rare earth elements (REE) industry must be prepared to share thei...
Jo Ghani: Malaysia’s LNG exports cushioning blow of Hormuz crisis
IPOH, Aug 20 — Malaysia is better positioned to weather the fallout from the Strait of Hormuz disruption than nati...
Perak MB’s political secretary resigns, cites health reasons amid drug allegations
IPOH, Aug 20 — Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad said his political secretary, Mohamad Hamidi Baharud...
Student loses RM29,000 after scammers pose as cops, threaten arrest over money laundering
IPOH, Aug 16 — Police arrested three local men, aged between 32 and 45, in five raids across Kuala Lum...
Sultan Nazrin graces Perak Merdeka Month programme with 214,095 student entries
IPOH, Aug 16 — The Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah, today graced a programme to instil the spirit o...
Police confirm body found inside suitcase in Sungai Perak is female
IPOH, Aug 15 — Police have confirmed that the body discovered inside a suitcase in Sungai Perak near the Lembah Ku...
‘Extraordinarily rash’: Prosecutor says police officer deliberately chased Ipoh teen before fatal crash
IPOH, Aug 14 — The High Court here was told today that the action of a senior police officer chasing a victim at h...
Two women in dock for allegedly duping retiree in Perak out of RM120,000 over fake tax arrears
IPOH, Aug 14 — Two women were charged in the Magistrate’s Court here today with three counts of cheating a m...
No tyre marks, no crushed bones: Defence challenges eyewitness accounts in murder trial of senior cop accused of running down teen with Ativa
IPOH, Aug 13 — The High Court here today heard that 17-year-old Muhammad Zaharif Affendi Muhd Zamrie was not run o...
Two directors in Perak plead not guilty to faking Socso job incentive claims
IPOH, Aug 13 — Two company directors pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court today to charges of submitting false...
Perak police probe sexual harassment allegations against PKNPk CEO
IPOH, Aug 13 — Perak police have opened an investigation into alleged slander involving sexual harassment claims a...
Perak DAP says it will remain in unity govt, back Anwar’s reform agenda
IPOH, Aug 12 — Perak DAP has unanimously decided to remain in the Unity Government and mobilise the par...
Ipoh married couple charged with trafficking 480.6g MDMA, face death penalty
IPOH, Aug 12 — A married couple was charged at the Magistrate’s Court here today with trafficking...
Legal action looms for Facebook page attacking Perak state developer
IPOH, Aug 12 — The Perak State Development Corporation (PKNPk) has lodged reports with the police and the Malaysia...
Perak police crack two cases: Armed robbery of Langkap woman, and Teluk Intan fishing shop break-in where one suspect is only 13
IPOH, Aug 12 — A local man has been arrested for allegedly being involved in an armed robbery involving an elderly...
Decades on, Merdeka spirit still burns bright among older Malaysians
IPOH, Aug 10 — Do you still remember names such as Ali, Siti, Muthu, Jarjit Singh and Ah Meng that often appeared...
Perak Education Department vows fair handling of Chemor teacher bullying complaint, welfare prioritised
IPOH, Aug 8 — The school administration and the teacher who recently alleged that she was bullied and subjected to...
Technician pleads not guilty to seven counts of sexually assaulting 14-year-old stepdaughter
IPOH, August 7 — A technician was charged in the Sessions Court here today with seven counts of sexually assaultin...