News near Paragon Taiping Perak
-
Flood in Changkat Larah: evacuation centre opens in Kamunting tonight
Flooding in Changkat Larah, Kamunting, in the Larut Matang and Selama district led to a temporary evacuation centre opening at Dewan Changkat Larah at 8.30pm tonight. Main roads in Taman Larah Damai and Taman Lela were reported flooded or cut off, and the number of victims is not yet confirmed.
-
Taiping sizzling restaurant owner fined RM18,000 for using Allah and Muhammad without halal certificate
A sizzling restaurant owner in Taiping was fined RM18,000 by the Taiping Sessions Court after pleading guilty to displaying the words Allah and Muhammad without a Malaysian Halal Certificate. A KPDN inspection on Jan 1 found the decorations, and Chemistry Department analysis confirmed two bottles of soy sauce contained pig DNA.
-
Malaysia Ultra-Trail by UTMB in Taiping generates RM14m-RM18m a year
The Malaysia Ultra-Trail by UTMB in Taiping generates a direct economic impact of between RM14 million and RM18 million a year based on previous editions. This year's ninth edition recorded a good safety record with only one hospital admission for heat exhaustion, while Malaysian runner Michelle earned direct qualification to the World Finals in Chamonix after finishing second in the 50km category.
-
Yokouchi, Taniguchi win 100km titles at Malaysia Ultra-Trail in Taiping
Japanese runners Yutaro Yokouchi and Mika Taniguchi won the men's and women's MY100 categories at the Malaysia Ultra-Trail by UTMB 2026 in Taiping. Yokouchi finished the 100km race in 12:18:44, while Taniguchi clocked 15:37:54. The three-day event drew more than 2,700 participants from 63 countries.
- You saw it first Something happening near you? Post it. Road closed, night market moved, burst pipe, lost pet — share it nearby. Post something nearby →
-
310 cable theft and telecom vandalism cases reported in Perak
Perak recorded 310 cable theft and telecommunications network vandalism cases from January to June this year, with Kinta district reporting the most. State communications committee chairman Mohd Azlan Helmi said 125 cases have been charged in court and 67 investigation papers opened, while a state telecommunications security committee has been formed with MCMC, police and the state legal adviser. A community awareness programme will be held on 28 September in Kinta.
-
Michelle Ng second in MY50 at UTMB Taiping trail race
Michelle Ng Qian Ying, 28, finished second in the women's MY50 category at the Malaysia Ultra-Trail by UTMB in Taiping, completing the 50km race in 7 hours 29 minutes 38 seconds. China's Wang Da Yu won and Hong Kong's Li Sham Ming was third. Michelle said an ankle injury a week before the race did not stop her from reaching the podium.
-
Raintown Film Festival in Taiping draws 152 entries, Agnes Yap wins top prize
The third Raintown Film Festival at Paragon, Taiping, received 152 short film submissions, up nearly 48 per cent from 2025. Agnes Yap Jen Nie won the RM8,000 Grand Prize for her nine-minute documentary 'Daughter of the Last Journey', shot in Sungai Petani, Kedah. The festival also launched a tertiary filmmaking sandbox with IACT College.
-
Faris, Natasya chase personal bests at UTMB Taiping Trail Run
Mohd Faris Azhari and Natasya Soon will compete in the 50km MY50 category at the UTMB Taiping Trail Run starting early tomorrow morning. Both runners aim to improve their personal bests in a race featuring 2,700 participants from 63 countries.
-
Perak denies claim Taiping Hospital has no graduate medical officers
The Perak state government has denied a news portal's claim that Taiping Hospital has no graduate medical officers. State health committee chairman Datuk A Sivanesan said 93 graduate medical officers are currently posted at Malaysia's oldest hospital, though he acknowledged other shortcomings are being addressed. He spoke after a visit with Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh at the hospital, and also addressed parking issues to be tackled through mechanical parking structures.
-
Suspected gambling premises in Bukit Gantang, Taiping shut after media expose
Premises suspected of running online gambling in Bukit Gantang and Taiping, Perak, have ceased operations following media reports. Residents and local leaders are urging authorities to maintain consistent monitoring to prevent these illegal activities from resuming.
-
Man Kuda Gang busted: Four suspects arrested in Taiping and Kulim
Police have arrested four suspects believed to be members of the Man Kuda Gang in Taiping, Perak and Kulim, Kedah on August 30. The gang is believed to be involved in 14 robbery and car theft cases across Perak, Kedah and Penang, with losses estimated at RM200,000. Police also seized six stolen cars and various tools, and are still hunting three more suspects.
-
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.
-
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.
-
'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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.