What's happening around Pos Yum Perak
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Motorcyclists tour Lenggong heritage sites
A group of motorcyclists led by Norhadi Kaharuddin explored historical and heritage sites in Lenggong, Perak over four days from 28 to 31 August. The trip covered Hutan Lipur Lata Kekabu, Bukit Sapi, Lata Perahu, 'Mini Amazon' Kampung Beng and the Lenggong Valley Archaeological Gallery. Videos of the journey were shared on social media to highlight geological treasures such as the Perak Man skeleton.
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Three men arrested, stolen excavator in Lenggong recovered
Police arrested three men suspected of stealing an excavator in Kampung Sumpitan, Lenggong. The suspects, aged 29 to 66, were detained in two raids in Ipoh and Gerik. Police also seized a Mitsubishi ES110 excavator and a mobile phone.
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Trans GBB expedition exits forest five days late, trail blocked by rattan and bamboo
A six-person Trans GBB expedition on Mount Gerah in Kelantan exited the forest five days late after their trail was blocked by rattan and bamboo. The group, which was due out on September 3, finally arrived safely at Kampung Agek after an 11-day trek.
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Ex-KPTM Ipoh administrator faces six charges over female students
A former administrator of Kolej Poly-Tech Mara (KPTM) in Ipoh was charged in court with six offences involving alleged criminal force against two female students and obscene words against four others. Roykarnaen Maseri, 44, pleaded not guilty to all charges, which were allegedly committed at the college and other locations in Ipoh between June and August. The court set bail at RM8,000.
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Mountain guide prioritizes 9-year-old hiker's comfort in Trans Gerah expedition
Mountain guide Shafiee Sidek, 49, said the condition of 9-year-old Ahmad Raef, the youngest hiker in the Trans Gerah expedition, was the group's priority when they were delayed and took over 10 days to exit the jungle. The group of six hikers was brought out safely from Pos Kemar, Gerik, this morning.
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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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Family and two mountain guides missing on Trans GBB expedition found safe
A family of four and two mountain guides who were reported missing during a Trans GBB (Gerah, Bilah and Bieh) hiking expedition were found safe on Monday. They were found around 4.40 pm and confirmed to be in good condition after being examined at a clinic. The family expressed gratitude to the search and rescue team for their efforts.
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Perak fire chief urges SOP review on age limits for child mountain climbers after rescue
The Perak Fire and Rescue Department director has called for authorities to review standard operating procedures regarding age limits for children on high-risk mountain expeditions. The call follows the safe rescue of six climbers, including two children aged 13 and 9, who were reported missing on Gunung Gerah in Kelantan.
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Six Trans Gerah Expedition hikers safe after rescue, police to record statements
Six hikers from the Trans Gerah Expedition at Gunung Gerah, Kelantan, who were reported missing, have been found safe. Perak police chief Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin said they will be taken to the Gerik District Police Headquarters for documentation before being allowed to return home. The group, including a family with two children, was found last night and taken to Pos Kemar Health Clinic for medical checks.
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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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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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Camera traps to aid search for six missing hikers on Trans Gerah mountain
The Wildlife and National Parks Department will use camera trap footage along the hiking trail to assist the search and rescue operation for six hikers missing after climbing Mount Trans Gerah in Lojing, Gua Musang. The operation involves multiple agencies, and a JBPM Mi-17 helicopter is expected to arrive at Pos Kemar for an aerial survey.
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SAR for six missing on Mount Gerah uses aerial survey, 59 personnel deployed
The search and rescue operation for six individuals missing during the Trans GGB Expedition on Mount Gerah, Kelantan, is being conducted via aerial survey by a JBPM Mi-17 aircraft. A total of 59 personnel and mountain guides have been deployed in the operation coordinated at the Gerik district police headquarters, with teams entering the area through Pos Kemar and the Trojan Jetty at Tasik Banding.
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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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Six hikers, including two children, missing in Lojing; SAR on standby
Six hikers, including two children, are missing after entering the Gunung Trans Gerah area in Lojing, Gua Musang, Kelantan. The Kelantan Fire and Rescue Department is on standby to assist the Perak Fire and Rescue Department, which is leading the search operation. The group, which had valid permits and guides, was reported missing after failing to return as scheduled.
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Perak fire department to coordinate search for six missing hikers
The Perak Fire and Rescue Department is gathering information about six hikers who went missing after entering the forest from Pos Dakoh, Lojing, Gua Musang on Aug 29. The department's operations centre is coordinating with other agencies before launching a full search. The hikers' families lodged police reports in Selangor after they failed to arrive at Pos Kemar, Perak as scheduled on Sept 3.
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Six people, including four family members, feared missing in Gua Musang jungle
Police in Gua Musang received a report about six people, including four family members and two mountain guides, who entered the jungle through Pos Dakoh, Lojing, Gua Musang on August 29. The group was scheduled to exit at Pos Kemar, Perak on September 3 but failed to do so, with last contact indicating they were in the Perak forest area.
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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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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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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.