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1821 cannonballs handed to Kota Kuala Kedah Museum
Several iron cannonballs believed to be relics of the 1821 Kedah-Siam war are now part of the Kota Kuala Kedah Museum collection. The artefacts, found about 20 years ago, were handed over by Yayasan Tunku Kassim at the Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj 2026 carnival held at the museum.
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Fertiliser supplier's managing director remanded over delayed Baja 3 distribution in Kedah
A managing director of a fertiliser supply company has been remanded until 16 September after MACC detained him over delays in distributing Baja 3 to padi farmers in Kedah. The investigation under Section 18 of the MACC Act 2009 involves a shortfall of 282,360 bags from the 616,015 bags due to about 60,000 farmers in the MADA area.
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Eight vehicles destroyed in fire at Kuala Kedah cargo jetty
Eight vehicles on a barge at the Kuala Kedah Cargo Jetty caught fire last night. The fire is believed to have started from a lorry carrying medicine before spreading to seven other vehicles, and was brought under control at 9.32pm. The cause and losses are still under investigation.
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Alor Setar High Court rejects GISBH challenge against Kedah fatwa
The Alor Setar High Court dismissed an application by GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd and its CEO Nasiruddin Ali to challenge a Kedah fatwa declaring GISBH a deviant teachings organisation. Judge Evawani Farisyta Mohammad ruled the civil court has no jurisdiction as the fatwa involves the Sultan's prerogative. GISBH and Nasiruddin will appeal, after similar challenges in Shah Alam and Kangar were also rejected.
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Alor Setar single mother cannot afford birthday cake for her child
A single mother in Alor Setar, Kedah, says she could not buy a birthday cake for her youngest child because money is short after her husband died five years ago. Nor Aza Hamzah, 44, supports four children by gutting catfish, collecting boxes and selling used cooking oil, and an appeal for donations has been made through her phone number.
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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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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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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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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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Kedah FA to field reserve players against NSFC II
Kedah FA coach Akmal Rizal Ahmad Rakhli plans to field reserve players in the upcoming Liga A1 Semi-Pro match against Negeri Sembilan FC II in Tampin this Sunday. This decision is to rest key players ahead of the FA Cup second leg against Star City FC, following a 2-2 draw at Stadium Darul Aman.
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Star City to address late-game defensive lapses
Star City FC (SCFC) will review their defensive weaknesses after conceding late goals in a 2-2 draw with Kedah FA in the Piala FA round of 16 at Stadium Darul Aman. Coach Mehmet highlighted the recurring issue, which also occurred in a recent match against Sabah FC.
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Akmal Rizal praises Kedah FA players' fighting spirit
Kedah FA coach Akmal Rizal praised his team's fighting spirit after they drew 2-2 with Star City FC in the first leg of the FA Cup round of 16 at Stadium Darul Aman in Alor Setar. The second leg will be played in Kangar on 8 September.
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Kedah FA and Star City draw at Darul Aman
Kedah FA and Star City FC played to a 2-2 draw in the first leg of their Piala FA Round of 16 tie at Stadium Darul Aman in Alor Setar. The second leg will be held in Kangar, Perlis on September 8.
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Star City hunt for comfortable lead in Alor Setar
Star City FC (SCFC) are determined to secure a comfortable lead when they face Kedah FA in the first leg of the Piala FA round of 16 at Stadium Darul Aman tonight. Coach Mehmet Durakovic said the team is ready to bounce back from their heavy defeat to JDT and is focused on winning the away match.
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Kedah FA hunt for goals against SCFC at home
Kedah FA, a Liga A1 team, will face Liga Super side Star City FC (SCFC) in the first leg of their FA Cup round of 16 tie at Stadium Darul Aman in Alor Setar. Coach Akmal Rizal Ahmad Rakhli acknowledges his team's underdog status but is confident in their preparations and the potential of their three new import players.