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Pahang Fisheries sends samples of suspected piranha from Klau Dam to research institute
The Pahang Fisheries Department has sent video and photos of a fish claimed to be a red-bellied piranha found at Klau Dam in Raub to the Fisheries Research Institute in Glami Lemi, Negeri Sembilan, to confirm the species. Investigations found the fish was netted by a local on Aug 26 and died before being discarded, with no similar catches reported since. The public has been advised not to speculate until the species is confirmed.
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FOS'26 at PSAS brings STEM, TVET closer to the public
The STEM Festival 2026 (FOS'26) closed at Politeknik Sultan Azlan Shah in Behrang with over 400 participants taking part in activities to spark interest in STEM. Perak education exco Datuk Khairuddin Abu Hanifah said the programme is key to producing highly skilled human capital, and TVET should not be seen as a last resort. Polytechnic and Community College Education director Dr Shamsuri Abdullah said 32,000 applications were received for the 2026/2027 session against 24,000 places offered.
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Teacher who retired 4 days ago dies leading students on Batang Kali hike
A sports science teacher who retired four days ago died after collapsing while leading students on a hike at Ulu Tamu Forest Reserve in Batang Kali, Hulu Selangor. Mohd Radhi Abd Rahim, 60, had taught at Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Sixth Form College in Sabak Bernam and was buried in Kampung Sungai Limau, Sungai Besar.
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SWCorp Pahang: litterbugs offer higher fines to avoid community service
In Kuantan, SWCorp Pahang said some littering offenders tried to pay higher fines rather than carry out community service orders, including cleaning drains. A total of 3,295 notices were issued across Pahang from 1 January to 14 September, with about 200 offenders ordered to do community service in four districts.
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Pahang haze worsens, all five API stations record unhealthy readings
Hazy conditions and reduced visibility hit several areas in Pahang today, with all five API monitoring stations in the state recording unhealthy readings. Indera Mahkota in Kuantan recorded 164, the highest in Pahang since the haze began, and schools in Kuantan have suspended outdoor co-curricular activities. A state committee chairman advised residents to limit outdoor activity, avoid open burning and wear masks.
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Man dies while leading students on hike in Ulu Tamu Forest Reserve
A 60-year-old man died while leading a group of Form Six students on a hike in the Ulu Tamu Forest Reserve in Batang Kali, Hulu Selangor. He collapsed and was pronounced dead by the Health Ministry, and firemen brought his body down and handed it to police.
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Rela member dies in three-vehicle crash on Jalan Mempaga-Sertik; three flee
A Rela member riding a motorcycle was killed in a three-vehicle crash on Jalan Mempaga-Sertik in Bentong at about 7.30am yesterday. The three occupants of a Myvi abandoned the car and fled into a nearby oil palm plantation, and police have launched a manhunt. The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
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UPSI expands Kadazandusun, Iban and Semai as degree majors
Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) in Tanjong Malim, Perak, became the first Malaysian higher education institution to offer tertiary programmes in Kadazandusun and Iban in 2010, and in 2024 expanded these plus Semai into majors under its Bachelor of Education. Lecturers Julita Norjietta Taisin and Saripah Anak Banseng say a shortage of trained teachers and dwindling daily use threaten the languages, and that more learning materials and digital content are needed.
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14 trapped by flash flood in Sungai Pertak rescued by firemen
Fourteen people, including a child, were trapped in the middle of Sungai Pertak in Kuala Kubu Bharu after a flash flood yesterday. Fire and rescue personnel from Kuala Kubu Bharu, assisted by the Batang Kali volunteer fire squad, used a river crossing technique to bring all victims safely to the riverbank.
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Nick Chung to perform at Arena of Stars on 3 Nov
Malaysian singer Nick Chung will perform at the Arena of Stars, Resorts World Genting on 3 November 2026 at 6pm. Tickets are priced at RM171 for PS1 seats, with the same rate for Genting Rewards members. Chung is known for hits such as 'The One Who Understands Me Most' and his Chinese New Year song 'A Beautiful New Year'.
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Batu Pahat council steps up stray dog catch after child attacked in Peserai
Batu Pahat Municipal Council is intensifying its stray dog catching operations after a two-year-old girl was attacked by five stray dogs in Kampung Tambak, Peserai, on 5 September. The council has caught 736 stray dogs in 205 operations up to 31 August this year, following 1,557 caught last year. It is also drafting a 2027-2031 Stray Animal Control Action Plan.
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Fisheries Dept probes claim red-bellied piranha caught at Klau Dam, Raub
Pahang's Fisheries Department is investigating a fisherman's claim that he landed a red-bellied piranha at Klau Dam in Raub. Officers will visit the site this week to verify the presence of the invasive species, which is banned in Malaysia. Concerns were raised by a freshwater life monitoring group that the fish may have been released irresponsibly and could breed there.
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Lovely Sabana registers as UPSI student
Lovely Sabana Augustine, 20, from Tumpat, Kelantan, has registered as a Bachelor of Education student at Sultan Idris Education University (UPSI) in Tanjong Malim, Perak. She scored a perfect 4.00 CGPA in STPM and received financial assistance after her story went viral in August. She aims to become an educator and improve her family's livelihood.
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Motorcyclist killed after being run over by lorry on Batang Kali-Ulu Yam road
A 60-year-old motorcyclist died after being run over by a lorry on Jalan Batang Kali-Ulu Yam in Hulu Selangor at about 7pm. The victim is believed to have swerved to avoid a pedestrian crossing the road before losing control and falling. Police are investigating under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
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UPSI helps new student stranded in Batang Kali
A new UPSI student was stranded in Batang Kali, Selangor after her family's vehicle broke down on the way to Tanjung Malim for registration. UPSI sent a team to help, repaired the vehicle, provided accommodation and dinner, and gave RM2,232.35 in semester aid plus RM500 in alms.
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Singapore race walker past 60 wins gold at international meet
Singapore's R. Subramaniam, who took up race walking at 15 and returned to it at 40, won gold in the 20km walk at an international athletics meet on Aug 29, with his team taking bronze in the 10km a week earlier. He represented Singapore at the 2005 international 24-hour race walking event in Genting, Malaysia, and has been listed ten times in the Singapore Book of Records.
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Porsche Cayman destroyed by fire at Lanchang toll plaza exit ramp
A Porsche sports car, believed to be a Cayman, was completely destroyed by fire at the Lanchang toll plaza exit ramp in Temerloh today. The driver escaped unhurt. Firefighters from the Mentakab station put out the flames and the cause is still unknown.
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Watch Station International sale at Genting Highlands Premium Outlets, 10-13 September 2026
Watch Station International is holding a four-day Special Sale at Genting Highlands Premium Outlets from 10 to 13 September 2026. Shoppers who buy two selected items get an extra 20% off, and those who buy three get an extra 30%, subject to terms and conditions.
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Government gathers auto industry input for 2027 Budget
The government held a 2027 Budget engagement session in Tanjung Malim, Perak with local and international automotive players. The focus is high-tech manufacturing, EVs and next-generation vehicles, covering incentives, digitalisation, R&D and workforce development.
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Lorry driver charged with killing four in LPT crash, hearing held at Temerloh hospital
A lorry driver, Zulkarnain Md Noh, 52, was charged with killing four people in a crash involving 11 vehicles at KM110.3 of the East Coast Expressway on Aug 31. The charge was read at Hospital Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah in Temerloh, where no plea was recorded. The court set Nov 12 for mention.
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Sunset By NEON returns to Genting Highlands on Sept 26-27
Sunset By NEON Chapter Two will be held at Genting Highlands on Sept 26 and 27, featuring international techno acts including Yotto, Enrico Sangiuliano, Agents of Time, SLVR and MORTEN, alongside Malaysian performers. Organisers say 60% of general admission and 70% of VIP two-day passes have been sold, with tickets priced at RM348 and RM788.
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Foreign man dies in Rasa brawl, six suspects held
A foreign man in his 40s died in a fight involving seven foreigners in the Rasa area of Hulu Selangor last night. Police arrested six suspects aged 30 to 50 and remanded them for seven days until Sept 16; the case is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code.
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Elderly man with dementia missing in Kampung Kuala Pertang, Kuala Krai
A 74-year-old man with dementia has been reported missing after he is believed to have left his home in Kampung Kuala Pertang, Kuala Krai, Kelantan, yesterday evening. Villagers began a search and rescue operation last night, and it resumed this morning with help from security forces. Kuala Krai district police have confirmed receiving a report on the disappearance.
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First azan and recitation contest for Orang Asli children in Pos Lenjang
Thirty-five V1M volunteers visited the Semai Orang Asli community in Pos Lenjang, Kuala Lipis, Pahang on 31 August and 1 September. For the first time an azan and Quran recitation contest was held for children from the area's 18 villages, alongside food baskets and clothing.