What's happening around Kuala Perlis Perlis
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BERSATU Perlis urges those who quit party to give up appointed posts
BERSATU Perlis chairman Izizam Ibrahim has urged party leaders and members who recently quit to relinquish all political appointed positions under the state government. He asked Menteri Besar Abu Bakar Hamzah to review the status of those holding posts such as local authority councillors and village development committees. The call follows mass resignations by branch chiefs in Kangar, Padang Besar and Arau.
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UniMAP hosts first royal commissioning parade for PALAPES cadets
Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) is hosting the 44th Royal Commissioning Ceremony for PALAPES cadet officers in Arau, Perlis. Nearly 2,000 cadets from 20 public universities will be commissioned before about 4,000 attendees. The Raja Muda of Perlis will officiate.
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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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Perlis Raja Muda praises Palapes contingent's discipline at Kangar parade
The Raja Muda of Perlis, Brigadier General Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail, praised the discipline and patriotism of the Palapes contingent from public universities that took part in the state-level National Day parade at Stadium Tuanku Syed Putra, Kangar. About 2,000 Palapes members from 20 public universities joined the parade, and he also welcomed 1,885 cadet officers to the 44th Royal Commissioning Ceremony at Unimap's Pauh Putra campus on 12 September 2026.
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McDonald's holds Piknik Famili Terbesar at Pengkalan Chepa and Pantai Batu Buruk
McDonald's Malaysia held its Piknik Famili Terbesar @ Mekdi at two East Coast locations, Pengkalan Chepa in Kelantan and Pantai Batu Buruk in Terengganu, on 5 September. The event offered free meals, traditional games, a children's fashion show and the Mekdi mascot, and introduced the new Ayam Goreng McD Rasa Ori menu.
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Raja Muda of Perlis reviews 46th anniversary parade of 504 Askar Wataniah Regiment
Raja Muda of Perlis Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail officiated the 46th anniversary parade of the 504 Askar Wataniah Regiment at Kem Bukit Keteri. He said the Askar Wataniah is now recognised as a strategic asset strengthening national defence readiness, with its members' expertise in cyber, logistics, medical, engineering and technology serving as a force multiplier for the Malaysian Army.
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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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Perlis Raja receives Deputy Army Chief at Istana Arau
The Raja of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail, received Deputy Army Chief Lt Gen Datuk Mohamad Suria Mohamad Saad at Balai Mengadap Hijau, Istana Arau, yesterday. Istana Arau said the meeting reflects close ties between the Perlis royal institution and the Malaysian Army, strengthening security and defence cooperation given Perlis's position as a northern border state.
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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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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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Resorts World Langkawi, ONE°15 Marina to build new marina in Langkawi
Resorts World Langkawi and ONE°15 Marina have partnered to develop ONE°15 Marina Langkawi, a new marina with over 90 berths for luxury yachts up to 140 feet. The Langkawi project is expected to receive its first yacht in the second half of 2027 and aims to strengthen Langkawi's position as a regional marine tourism hub.
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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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Sarawak Delta Geopark signs MoU with South Korea's Jeonbuk geopark
The Sarawak Delta UNESCO Global Geopark has formalised a partnership with South Korea's Jeonbuk West Coast UNESCO Global Geopark through an MoU exchange. The agreement, witnessed at the Langkawi International Convention Centre, aims to enhance cooperation in geopark management and sustainable development.
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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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600 kg of Quran ash released into sea off Langkawi
A total of 600 kilograms of ash from Quranic texts and materials was released into the sea near Telaga Harbour Park, Langkawi. The program, organized by Masjid Al-Falah Kampung Padang Kandang, aims to dispose of old or damaged Quran manuscripts in a proper manner according to Islamic law. The ashes were released about 15 nautical miles from the coast with the assistance of a Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency patrol boat.
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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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Star City FC beats Kedah FA 2-0 to reach FA Cup quarter-finals
Star City FC secured their place in the Piala FA quarter-finals with a 2-0 win over Kedah FA in the second leg at Stadium Tuanku Syed Putra in Kangar, winning the tie 4-2 on aggregate. Goals from Pedro Henrique and Douglas Oliveira sealed the victory. Coach Mehmet Durakovic praised his team's focus and performance.
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Langkawi International Halal Showcase 2026
Langkawi International Halal Showcase 2026. 5 November to 8 November 2026, at Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre, Langkawi.
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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.