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Keretapi Sarong Padang Besar 2026 held for first time in Perlis, MB wants it annual
The Keretapi Sarong Padang Besar 2026 event took place at Padang Besar Street, Perlis with over 1,000 participants of various races. Perlis Menteri Besar Abu Bakar Hamzah said the first-time state programme will be made an annual event with state government support.
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Keretapi Sarong 2026 held in Perlis for the first time, over 1,000 join Arau-Padang Besar ride
The Keretapi Sarong Padang Besar 2026 programme was held in Perlis for the first time in conjunction with Malaysia Day. More than 1,000 participants rode the train from the KTMB Arau station to Padang Besar in traditional attire and sarongs. The annual Locco Malaysia initiative run by Trooper was officiated by Perlis Menteri Besar Abu Bakar Hamzah.
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BERSATU Perlis denies claims 40 branches quit party
BERSATU Perlis chairman Izizam Ibrahim has denied claims that dozens of branches in the state have left the party, calling them political games by certain individuals. He said no official resignation letters were received and registration records show only a handful of branches are eligible to meet. The crisis erupted after leaders in the Padang Besar, Kangar and Arau divisions announced their resignations.
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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.