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Over 2,000 residents in five Serdang villages plagued by flies, stench from chicken farm
More than 2,000 residents from five villages in Serdang, Bandar Baharu, Kedah, are facing disturbances from flies and foul odors allegedly originating from a nearby poultry farm. Residents claim the problem has worsened over the past three years and are urging authorities to take firm action against the operator.
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Dryer machine fire at HRPB Ipoh hospital, no casualties
A fire broke out on a respiratory tube dryer machine in the Pediatric Ward's Respiratory & Hemodynamic Unit on the 6th floor of Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital (HRPB) in Ipoh last night. Hospital staff extinguished the blaze with CO2 extinguishers before firefighters arrived, and no injuries were reported.
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Three factory workers in Ipoh arrested for stealing RM355,000 in production materials
Police arrested three workers of a factory in the Pulai Jaya Industrial Area, Ipoh, for allegedly stealing 64 rolls of production materials worth RM355,000. Ipoh district police chief said the suspects, aged 28 to 35, will be brought to court for a remand application. The case is being investigated under Section 381 of the Penal Code.
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KDNKA deputy director visits VAT 69 headquarters in Perak, urges tech adoption
Deputy Director (Operations) of the Internal Security and Public Order Department, Datuk Muhammad Abdul Halim, made an official working visit to the 69 Komando headquarters at Kem Sultan Nazrin Shah in Perak. During the visit, he stressed the importance of the unit leveraging modern technology to enhance its tactical and combat capabilities. He also inspected training facilities and took part in a combat shooting competition with senior 69 Komando officers.
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Dusit Princess Ipoh hotel to open on 1 October, offering 268 rooms near city centre
Dusit Hotels and Resorts will open the 268-room Dusit Princess Ipoh on 1 October 2026. The hotel, owned by Plenitude Berhad, is located near the Perak Turf Club, about five minutes from Ipoh city centre and 10 minutes from Sultan Azlan Shah Airport. It features five room categories, an outdoor pool, a kids club, and a fitness centre.
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Motorcyclist killed, another injured in crash on North-South Expressway near Taiping
A 20-year-old motorcyclist died after his bike skidded and hit a lorry at Kilometer 235.3 of the North-South Expressway near Taiping. Another motorcyclist, aged 29, broke his leg in the incident yesterday evening. Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
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Taiping council to revoke licences of premises running illegal activities
The Taiping Municipal Council (MPT) will revoke the business licences of premises found to be conducting illegal activities. This follows residents' concerns in Bukit Gantang about suspected online gambling operations near a school and mosque.
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Setia Awan launches 1,084 affordable homes in Meru from RM170,000
Setia Awan Group's subsidiary has launched Residensi Jati De Meru Phase 1B, a 1,084-unit affordable housing project in Meru, Perak, with prices starting from RM170,000. The RM291 million development targets young families and first-time buyers and is expected to be completed by 2029.
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Taiping Hospital MOs Overwhelmed by Cluster Duties, No Housemen Support
Medical officers at Taiping Hospital in Perak say they are exhausted and overworked due to a severe shortage of house officers and the added burden of covering four district hospitals in a cluster system. They describe zero sleep during on-call shifts, managing multiple resuscitations simultaneously, and fear for patient safety. They urge the Ministry of Health to urgently deploy more staff.
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'Daughter of the Last Journey' Wins Best Short Film at Raintown Film Festival
The short film 'Daughter of the Last Journey' by Agnes Yap Jen Nie won the Best Short Film award at the Raintown Film Festival (RFF) held in Taiping, Perak. The win brought a cash prize of RM8,000 to Yap on her first attempt at making a short film.
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Malaysia wins three titles at Ipoh International Series badminton meet
Malaysia secured three titles at the Malaysia International Series 2026 badminton championships held at the Perak Badminton Arena in Ipoh. Irfan Shazmir-Genevie Lim won the mixed doubles, Razeeq Danial won the men's singles, and Lau Yi Sheng-Lee Yi Bo won the men's doubles.
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Bukit Gantang residents uneasy over online gambling premises near schools, mosques
Residents of Bukit Gantang, Perak, are concerned about the existence of 30 to 40 premises suspected of openly running online gambling activities, including near schools and mosques. UMNO Youth information chief Mohammad Sollehin Mohamad Tajie highlighted the issue after receiving information and conducting his own observations. He urged authorities to take the matter seriously and called for community cooperation in reporting such premises.
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Greentown health clinic adopts CCMS digital system to cut patient wait times
The Greentown Health Clinic in Ipoh, Perak, has implemented the Cloud-Based Digital Management System (CCMS) to replace manual queue books and physical files. The system allows health workers to track patient movement in real-time, speeding up registration and reducing wait times. This initiative is part of the Health Ministry's efforts to expand digitalisation of public health services.
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42 Artworks by Perak Art Teachers on Show at The Silver Lab, Ipoh
An exhibition featuring 42 paintings and sculptures by 31 primary and secondary school teachers from Perak is being held at The Silver Lab on Jalan Datoh, Ipoh. The BANGUN!!! exhibition, which started on Sept 1, was officially opened by Yayasan Perak board member and Ayer Kuning assemblyman Dr. Mohamad Yusri Bakir.
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11 detained in Ipoh over machete attack linked to organised crime
Police in Perak have arrested 11 people in connection with a machete attack in Taman Pengkalan Jaya, Ipoh, on September 1. The 26-year-old victim was chased and slashed after jumping into Sungai Kinta to escape his attackers. Police believe the attack was motivated by revenge and dissatisfaction from an organised crime group.
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11 men with criminal records arrested over machete attack in Ipoh
Perak police have arrested 11 men to help investigate a group attack in Taman Pengkalan Jaya, Ipoh, that left a 26-year-old man seriously injured. The victim was chased and slashed with a machete after jumping into Sungai Kinta to escape. Police believe the attack was motivated by revenge from an organised crime group.
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Ipoh factory raid: 175 foreign workers detained in immigration crackdown
A raid by immigration officers on factories in Ipoh, Perak, on Thursday night led to the detention of 175 foreign workers suspected of immigration offences. Workers were seen fleeing and hiding in panic, with some sustaining minor injuries. Most of those detained were from Bangladesh, with others from Myanmar and Vietnam.
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Four men arrested in Kampar and Kuala Kangsar for stealing TM cables
Perak police arrested four men in two separate cases in Kampar and Kuala Kangsar early yesterday morning for allegedly stealing Telekom Malaysia cables. During the arrests, police seized cables, cable cutters and a car, with estimated losses of RM1,000 in one case.
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Man seriously injured in machete attack in Ipoh, 11 suspects arrested
A 26-year-old man was seriously injured after being attacked by a group of men in Taman Pengkalan Jaya, Ipoh, last Tuesday. Police arrested 11 local men aged 22 to 41 to assist in the investigation under Section 326 of the Penal Code.
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Ops Mahir in Perak: 175 foreigners arrested in factory raids
Immigration officers arrested 175 foreign workers during Ops Mahir raids around Bercham and Kanthan, Chemor, Perak, on Wednesday night. Many workers tried to hide among stacked timber and industrial waste bins but were detected. The operation also uncovered suspected use of fake temporary work visit passes.
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AuMAS finds 110,000oz gold resource at Sabah's Andrassy project
AuMAS Resources Bhd has announced a maiden mineral resource estimate of 110,000 ounces of contained gold at its Andrassy gold project in Sabah. The estimate, based on drilling between 2024 and 2026, covers the Bukit Jantung and Bukit Ketupat prospects within the 18,000-hectare licence area near Tawau.
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AEON Malaysia marks 42nd anniversary with nationwide Japanese cultural events and promotions
AEON is celebrating its 42nd anniversary in Malaysia with a campaign themed around Japanese culture, running from September to October. Key activities include a nationwide Kimono gathering at 27 malls, Japanese cultural booths at several locations, and a contest offering flight tickets to Japan.
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Six siblings surprise father with dream Honda ADV160 scooter for his birthday
In Padang Rengas, Perak, six siblings surprised their father, Z Rusli Che Awang, 60, with a Honda ADV160 scooter for his birthday on September 1. The overwhelmed father was seen crying and hugging his children after receiving the gift. His daughter, Nor Aqilah, said they planned the surprise because they knew of their father's interest in the motorcycle.
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Yasin Sulaiman released from Hospital Bahagia, returns to family
After more than four years, Malaysian singer Yasin Sulaiman has been released from Hospital Bahagia Ulu Kinta in Perak and returned to his family home in Kajang. His brother confirmed he is well and will undergo monthly check-ups, with a media meeting planned once he settles.