What's happening around you
-
MSOSH Calls For Safety Audit After Toddler's Death At Victoria Bridge
A three-year-old boy died after falling from Victoria Bridge in Enggor, Kuala Kangsar. MSOSH has called for a comprehensive safety audit of the site and other heritage attractions nationwide.
-
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.
-
Victoria Bridge access partly closed after child's fatal fall
The Victoria Bridge tourist attraction near Enggor in Sungai Siput, Perak, was temporarily closed after a three-year-old boy fell five metres to his death. The Kuala Kangsar Municipal Council restricted access to the iron structure and is seeking funds for safety improvements.
-
Tragedy at tourist spot: 3-year-old boy falls from bridge and dies while holding father's hand
A 3-year-old boy, Abdul Rafi Abdul Halim, died after falling from the Victoria Bridge in Enggor, near Kuala Kangsar, Perak, while on a family trip. He was walking with his father when he slipped and fell about 5 meters to the road below. The Kuala Kangsar Municipal Council has temporarily closed the bridge with barriers for public safety.
- You saw it first Something happening near you? Post it. Road closed, night market moved, burst pipe, lost pet — share it nearby. Post something nearby →
-
Three-year-old boy dies after falling from Victoria Bridge
A three-year-old boy died after falling through a hole in Victoria Bridge in Enggor, Kuala Kangsar, while on holiday with his family. The child was pronounced dead at Kuala Kangsar Hospital.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Merdeka memories still feel fresh for these Ipoh seniors
Senior citizens at Halaman Suri Sejahtera in Ipoh, Perak, took part in National Day-themed activities, including singing patriotic songs and making Jalur Gemilang flags. The event, held earlier this month, was aimed at helping seniors reminisce about past Merdeka celebrations while fostering new connections.
-
Tesla Malaysia Opens New Supercharger Site in Ipoh
Tesla Malaysia has opened a new V4 Supercharging station at AEON Mall Kinta City in Ipoh, Perak, its 21st in the country. The station completes Tesla's regional Supercharging network, enabling cross-country travel from Singapore through Malaysia to Thailand. Charging is free until 23 August.