Food & Lifestyle news in Jitra Kedah
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Jitra farmers still waiting for fertilizer, fear crop damage
Padi farmers in Jitra, Kedah, are still waiting for additional compound fertilizer (baja 3) that should have been used mid-season, forcing them to use old, flood-damaged stock. Some received supplies late as their crops were nearly ready for harvest, while rising costs have led some to consider giving up farming unless the government raises the padi floor price.
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Triumph Lingerie Promotion at Five Pacific Outlets: Save RM50 or RM88 Until 16 Sept
A Triumph promotion is running from 1 to 16 September 2026 at five selected Pacific Malaysia outlets. Shoppers can save RM50 on purchases of RM500 or more, or RM88 on purchases of RM800 or more of regular-priced Triumph items. The participating outlets are in Alor Setar, Kota Bharu, Kuala Terengganu, Batu Pahat, and Kluang.
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Perlis Raja tells food traders to keep prices fair to attract tourists
The Raja of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail, officiated the Kuala Perlis International Water Festival 2026 at Dataran Kampung Wai. In his speech, he reminded food traders in the state to charge reasonable prices and maintain food quality to ensure tourists continue choosing Perlis as a destination.
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Brain cancer teen from Kodiang fulfills dream of going up Alor Setar Tower
Nur Iman Syamimi, 14, who has brain cancer and is now blind, fulfilled her dream of going up the Alor Setar Tower for her birthday. The dream was made possible by her parents and the NGO Cancer Survivors Malaysia (CSM) in Alor Setar. Her mother hopes this is not the last time they can celebrate her daughter's birthday.
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Kuala Perlis Water Festival 2026 aims to attract international tourists
The Kuala Perlis International Water Festival 2026, held at Dataran Kampung Wai in Kangar, is seen as a way to introduce Kuala Perlis' identity and heritage as a coastal tourism destination. Perlis Menteri Besar Abu Bakar Hamzah said the festival can also drive the state's economic growth through increased tourist spending. The Raja of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail, officiated the opening ceremony.
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Raja of Perlis opens Kuala Perlis Water Festival, hopes for economic boost for locals
The Raja of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail, officiated the Kuala Perlis International Water Festival 2026 at Dataran Kampung Wai. He expressed hope that tourism development in Kuala Perlis would bring direct economic benefits to the people through business opportunities and local entrepreneur involvement.