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Skechers Malaysia targets 11 new stores, opens large Sungai Buloh outlet in September
Malaysia is now Skechers' largest market in Southeast Asia, with the company targeting 11 new locations by year-end. A large store in Bandar Seri Coalfields, Sungai Buloh is scheduled to open in September, while an opening at Merdeka 118 is planned for November 1. The company currently operates about 120 stores nationwide.
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Bukit Merah sanctuary aims to build 50-strong orangutan assurance population
The Bukit Merah Orang Utan Island Foundation in Perak plans to expand its sanctuary to house an assurance population of about 50 orangutans over the next 15-20 years. The move is a safety net against a potential collapse of wild orangutan populations. The sanctuary currently houses 15 orangutans, including one-year-old Orked.
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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.
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Perak MB: Ipoh Sentral project will not acquire private land
Perak Menteri Besar Saarani Mohamad said the RM6.25 billion Ipoh Sentral project will not involve acquiring private land, as it is being built on land already approved for Railway Assets Corporation. He said the state assembly was told no land acquisition applications have been received, and outlined the project's phased construction timeline and expected job creation.
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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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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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SJKC Boon Beng gets RM500,000 for new 12-classroom block
SJKC Boon Beng in Nibong Tebal has received a special allocation of RM500,000 from the Prime Minister for a new building block. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said the funds will support the RM8.6 million project, which will house 12 classrooms.
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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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Two separate fires in Parit Buntar and Air Itam, no injuries
Two separate fires occurred in Parit Buntar and Air Itam, Penang, last night and early this morning. The first fire destroyed a workshop and two BMW cars, while the second damaged 55 percent of a house. No injuries were reported in either incident.
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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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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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Education Ministry assures no Tamil schools will be closed
Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek has given an assurance that no Tamil vernacular schools (SJKT) will be closed, with focus instead on development, maintenance, and strengthening teachers and students. The assurance was made at the groundbreaking ceremony for the RM12.6 million SJKT Sungai Bakap project in Nibong Tebal, Penang, which is expected to be completed within 56 weeks.
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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.