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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.
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Perlis cloud seeding raises Timah Tasoh Dam to highest level since January
A cloud seeding operation in Perlis brought rain to most of the state, raising the Timah Tasoh Dam's water level from 27.00m to 27.15m. The Perlis Department of Irrigation and Drainage says this is the highest reading since January and within the normal range. The operation was focused on boosting water levels at major dams after dry weather.
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Police arrest man over TikTok post on temple demolition gathering
Police in Kangar arrested a 55-year-old man in Petaling Jaya over a TikTok post promoting a gathering at the site of a demolished temple in Bukit Lagi. The post was suspected of inciting tensions following the temple's demolition on Aug 20. The suspect was remanded for two days to assist investigations under the Sedition Act and the Communications and Multimedia Act.
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Six Malaysians held over drug smuggling case linked to co-pilot arrested in Jakarta
Malaysian police have detained six local men in connection with a drug smuggling case involving a Malaysian co-pilot arrested at Jakarta's airport. Four of the suspects had fled to Thailand and Vietnam before returning to Malaysia, where they were arrested. The co-pilot was caught with drugs worth an estimated RM45 million.
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MetMalaysia, RMAF conduct cloud seeding operation in Perlis, Kedah today
MetMalaysia and the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) conducted a cloud seeding operation in Perlis and Kedah to address dry weather and low water levels. The operation targeted several dams, including Timah Tasoh in Perlis and Ahning, Pedu, Muda, and Beris in Kedah, using a C-130H aircraft from Subang Air Base.