News near North South Expressway Plus Km328 3 Tapah Perak
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Father of six relieved to get a more comfortable home
An Orang Asli father of six in Kampung Orang Asli Batu 8, Sungai Tidong, Jalan Pahang, Tapah, Perak, is grateful to now live in a new, more comfortable RM80,000 home built under Jakoa's Orang Asli Home Assistance Project. He previously lived in an old, cramped house with his extended family.
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Bus driver filmed driving erratically was drowsy from heart medication
A bus driver was found to have been drowsy from heart medication after his empty bus crashed into a divider on the North-South Expressway near Tapah, Perak. The driver was taken to Tapah Hospital for treatment and the case is being investigated under road traffic rules.
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Bus hits PLUS barrier: Driver drowsy due to heart medication - Police
A bus crashed into the central divider of the PLUS highway at KM 328.3 between Bidor and Tapah, Perak. Police said the driver, who was on a journey from Kajang to Kulim without passengers, fell asleep due to the influence of heart medication. The driver was taken to Tapah Hospital for treatment.
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AIREI expands AI palm oil mill model in Perak
AIREI Sdn Bhd has launched its second AI-based smart palm oil mill at Perak Motor Co in Teluk Intan, Perak. The system has improved the oil extraction rate and reduced reliance on foreign workers, marking a new partnership with MDEC.
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Police Nab Another Suspect In Teluk Intan Robbery-murder Case
Police have arrested a fifth suspect in connection with the robbery-murder of a 69-year-old man in Teluk Intan on April 17. The 26-year-old suspect was detained in Klang, Selangor, on Aug 26 and will be charged at the Teluk Intan Magistrate's Court. Four accomplices were previously charged in May.
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Police detain four men suspected of breaking into factory
Police in Batu Gajah arrested four local men suspected of breaking into a factory in the Pengkalan 3 Industrial Area, Pusing, last Sunday. The arrests followed a patrol that spotted two men acting suspiciously at the factory; all four were remanded at the Ipoh Magistrate's Court.
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Cops looking for driver who let kids climb through sunroof of moving car
Police in Perak are searching for the driver of a car who allowed two children to climb through the sunroof while driving on the Meru-Jelapang highway. The incident was captured on a viral video and sparked criticism online. Ipoh police chief Najib Hamzah confirmed an investigation has been initiated.
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RM1b urban forest set to turn Tambun into Ipoh's next tourism hotspot
A RM1 billion urban forest development in Tambun, Ipoh, is expected to be completed within three years. The project, a collaboration between Team Keris Bhd, RJJ Hotels, and the Malaysian Chinese Restaurant Association, aims to boost tourism, hospitality, and F&B in the area. The signing ceremony for the agreements took place in Ipoh on August 28.
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Ipoh festival to celebrate diverse coffee cultures
The first-ever Ipoh Coffee Vibes festival will be held from Sept 10-13 at the Riverfront Old Town Ipoh, featuring food, music, and coffee from various cultures. The event, announced by state committee chairman Loh Sze Yee, targets 40,000 visitors and includes a lucky draw for those spending RM50 or more.
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Man in Ultraman costume detained at Perak National Day celebration
A man in an Ultraman costume with a psychiatric history was detained by police near the main stage of the state-level National Day celebration in Ipoh, Perak. Police said he caused no disturbance but was behaving suspiciously, and he will be referred to Hospital Bahagia Ulu Kinta.