News near Jalan Besar Kapar
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Police detain four men suspected of breaking into factory
Police in Batu Gajah arrested four local men suspected of breaking into a factory in the Pengkalan 3 Industrial Area, Pusing, last Sunday. The arrests followed a patrol that spotted two men acting suspiciously at the factory; all four were remanded at the Ipoh Magistrate's Court.
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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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RM1b urban forest set to turn Tambun into Ipoh's next tourism hotspot
A RM1 billion urban forest development in Tambun, Ipoh, is expected to be completed within three years. The project, a collaboration between Team Keris Bhd, RJJ Hotels, and the Malaysian Chinese Restaurant Association, aims to boost tourism, hospitality, and F&B in the area. The signing ceremony for the agreements took place in Ipoh on August 28.
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Ipoh festival to celebrate diverse coffee cultures
The first-ever Ipoh Coffee Vibes festival will be held from Sept 10-13 at the Riverfront Old Town Ipoh, featuring food, music, and coffee from various cultures. The event, announced by state committee chairman Loh Sze Yee, targets 40,000 visitors and includes a lucky draw for those spending RM50 or more.
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Man in Ultraman costume detained at Perak National Day celebration
A man in an Ultraman costume with a psychiatric history was detained by police near the main stage of the state-level National Day celebration in Ipoh, Perak. Police said he caused no disturbance but was behaving suspiciously, and he will be referred to Hospital Bahagia Ulu Kinta.
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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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Bus driver filmed driving erratically was drowsy from heart medication
A bus driver was found to have been drowsy from heart medication after his empty bus crashed into a divider on the North-South Expressway near Tapah, Perak. The driver was taken to Tapah Hospital for treatment and the case is being investigated under road traffic rules.
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Bercham 10 fire: One hurt as major blaze damages nine factory lots in Ipoh
A fire at a plastics factory in Persiaran Industri Bercham 10, Bercham, Ipoh, spread to nine factory lots, injuring a 42-year-old man. Firefighters brought the blaze under control.
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Cops looking for driver who let kids climb through sunroof of moving car
Police in Perak are searching for the driver of a car who allowed two children to climb through the sunroof while driving on the Meru-Jelapang highway. The incident was captured on a viral video and sparked criticism online. Ipoh police chief Najib Hamzah confirmed an investigation has been initiated.
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'He was missed': Zizi Kirana grateful for Yasin Sulaiman's release
Singer Zizi Kirana expressed her joy over the release of singer-composer Yasin Sulaiman from Hospital Bahagia Ulu Kinta in Perak, hoping his return marks a step back into music.
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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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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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Police raid four Bitcoin mines, seize 168 machines
Police in Perak conducted raids on illegal Bitcoin mining operations in Sungai Siput and Seri Iskandar, seizing 168 mining machines and arresting one man. The raids were carried out with cooperation from Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB).
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Vacant houses turned into mining farms! Police uncover Bitcoin mining syndicate breaking into empty premises to install rigs
Police in Perak conducted four raids on National Day in Sungai Siput and Seri Iskandar, dismantling Bitcoin mining operations that stole electricity. They seized 168 mining machines worth about RM500,000 and arrested a 39-year-old man. The syndicate targeted vacant premises whose owners often work in Kuala Lumpur or Selangor.
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Woman found in bag in Sungai Perak was bound before being dumped – Police
Police believe the woman found in a bag in Sungai Perak near Lembah Jetty, Kuala Kangsar, on Aug 14 was bound and had her face covered before being thrown into the river. Perak police chief Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin said the victim's identity is still unknown and forensic results are pending. In a separate matter, he said police will investigate allegations of online gambling at several premises in Taiping.
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Police seize 168 bitcoin mining units in Perak
Police in Perak conducted raids in Sungai Siput and Sri Iskandar, seizing 168 bitcoin mining units and arresting a suspect with eight prior criminal records. The operation, with Tenaga Nasional Berhad, targeted abandoned premises used for illegal mining and electricity theft.