News near Jitra Kedah
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Perlis Immigration detains two men, foils migrant smuggling bid near Kuala Perlis
Perlis Immigration detained a 53-year-old local man and a 35-year-old Myanmar national in Ops Kutip around Kuala Perlis at about 3am. A sedan car, mobile phones and documents were seized. The case is being investigated under anti-trafficking and immigration laws.
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Bersatu Arau division leadership quits party over Perlis council chairman appointment
The Bersatu Arau division leadership, including its deputy chief and wing chiefs, announced their resignations and immediate departure from the party on Thursday night. The move follows the central leadership's appointment of Padang Besar division chief Izizam Ibrahim as Perlis Bersatu Leadership Council chairman without consulting state and grassroots members. It comes after similar exits by the Kangar and Padang Besar divisions earlier this week.
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Wawasan breaches Bersatu stronghold in Perlis, 90 Kangar branch chiefs defect
Parti Wawasan Negara (Wawasan) is making inroads into Bersatu's strongholds in Perlis, particularly Kangar and Padang Besar. In Kangar, 90 of 99 branch chiefs left the party, while in Padang Besar and Arau division leaders and branch chiefs also joined Wawasan. Newly appointed Perlis Bersatu chairman Izizam Ibrahim remains optimistic about defending the party.
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Police rule out foul play in Kluang fire that killed mother and two sons
Three family members died when a double-storey terrace house in Taman Titiwangsa, Kluang, caught fire last night. Police say initial investigations found no criminal element, and the cause is still being probed by the Fire and Rescue Department. The bodies were sent to Enche' Besar Hajjah Khalsom Hospital for post-mortem.
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Missing security guard found dead floating in a drain in Simpang Empat
A 40-year-old security guard reported missing since the day before was found dead floating in a drain near Batu 1 1/2, Jalan Tambun Tulang, Simpang Empat, Kangar. Police said initial investigations found no criminal element and classified the case as sudden death; the man had a history of schizophrenia.
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Contract worker pleads guilty to snatching RM10,000 gold chain in Arau
A contract worker pleaded guilty at the Kangar Magistrate's Court to robbing and injuring an elderly woman while snatching a gold chain worth RM10,000 at a house in Bumbung Lima, Arau on 5 September. Wan Afandi Wan Salehudin, 26, was granted RM6,000 bail with one surety, and sentencing is set for 23 September.
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Bersatu Kangar leaders, 90 branch chiefs quit party for Parti Wawasan Negara
The deputy chief of Bersatu's Kangar division, Faisol Rahman, along with division committee members and 90 of 99 branch chiefs, announced their immediate resignation from the party. They cited a loss of trust in the central leadership and said they will join Parti Wawasan Negara, led by Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin. This follows a similar mass resignation by the Padang Besar division leadership the previous day.
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Bersatu Perlis chief gives group until Monday to prove mass resignation claims
Bersatu's Perlis chief Izizam Ibrahim has given a group claiming mass resignations in Padang Besar until Monday to provide evidence and a list of names. This follows the announcement by the deputy chief and several committee members of their immediate resignation from the party.
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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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JDT thrash UM-Damansara United 10-0 to reach FA Cup quarter-finals
Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) secured their place in the FA Cup quarter-finals with a 10-0 victory over UM-Damansara United at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium, winning the tie 14-1 on aggregate. Kuching City FC also advanced after a 5-1 win over Kelantan Red Warrior, while Star City FC progressed past Kedah FA.
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Padang Besar BERSATU deputy chief, 14 branch chiefs quit party, join WAWASAN
The deputy chief of BERSATU's Padang Besar division, Ramzi Md Udi, along with 14 branch chiefs from 24 branches, announced their immediate resignation from the party. They cited a loss of confidence in the central leadership and said they will join Parti Wawasan Negara (WAWASAN), led by Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin.
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Star City FC beats Kedah FA 2-0 to reach FA Cup quarter-finals
Star City FC defeated Kedah FA 2-0 in the second leg of their FA Cup round of 16 tie at Stadium Syed Putra in Kangar, winning 4-2 on aggregate. Goals from Pedro Henrique and Douglas Oliveira secured the club's first-ever quarter-final appearance in the competition.
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Man and five teens charged in Kangar court over rape of 15-year-old girl
An 18-year-old man and five teenagers were charged in courts in Kangar, Perlis, with raping a 15-year-old girl in July. The man was charged under Section 376(1) of the Penal Code, while the teenagers pleaded guilty to charges under Section 375B. The court set bail for the accused and scheduled future mention dates.
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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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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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Two men arrested for snatching elderly woman's necklace in Arau
Police arrested two men suspected of snatching an RM10,000 necklace from an 83-year-old woman in Bumbung Lima, Arau. The suspects, aged 25 and 26, were detained in Kampung Guar Gajah and tested positive for methamphetamine.
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Perlis farmers forced to buy own fertilizer amid Baja 3 delay, yields seen falling
A delay in distributing Baja 3 fertilizer in Perlis has forced farmers like Mohd Noor Hashim to buy alternative supplies at RM70 per bag to save their padi crops. He expects yields to drop by up to 30 percent and income to fall. The MACC has opened an investigation into the delayed supply in the MADA area.
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MADA fertilizer distribution hits 47%, farmers worry it's too late for crops
Fertilizer distribution to padi farmers in the MADA area of Kedah has reached nearly 47 percent, with about 290,000 of the 616,000 bags distributed. However, farmer representatives have voiced concerns that the delay will cause yield losses of 20 to 40 percent, as the padi crops have already passed the optimal age for fertilization.
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Activist remanded two more days over Bukit Lagi temple protest
A 55-year-old activist was remanded for two more days by the Kangar Magistrate's Court to assist an investigation into criminal trespass. The remand is linked to organizing a gathering following the demolition of a temple in Bukit Lagi. The suspect was previously remanded for investigation under the Sedition Act.
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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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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.