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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.
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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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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.
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Yasin Sulaiman released from Hospital Bahagia, returns to family
After more than four years, Malaysian singer Yasin Sulaiman has been released from Hospital Bahagia Ulu Kinta in Perak and returned to his family home in Kajang. His brother confirmed he is well and will undergo monthly check-ups, with a media meeting planned once he settles.
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Police investigate two children sitting on roof of moving MPV
Police in Ipoh are investigating a viral video showing two children sitting on the roof of a moving Toyota Alphard MPV on Jalan Meru-Jelapang. The vehicle owner has been identified, and police are looking for the driver. The case is being investigated under Section 33 of the Child Act 2001.
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Police search for driver who let children ride through car sunroof
Perak police are searching for a driver who allowed two children to climb through the sunroof of a moving car on the Meru-Jelapang highway. The investigation began after a video of the incident was found on Facebook. Ipoh police chief Najib Hamza urged anyone with information to contact the police.
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Victoria Bridge incident: Father speaks on losing youngest son a year after eldest daughter
A three-year-old boy died after falling from the Victoria Bridge in Perak. His father, still grieving the loss of his eldest daughter last year, spoke about the tragedy and called for better maintenance of old structures.
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Woman found in bag in Sungai Perak was bound before being dumped – Police
Police believe the woman found in a bag in Sungai Perak near Lembah Jetty, Kuala Kangsar, on Aug 14 was bound and had her face covered before being thrown into the river. Perak police chief Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin said the victim's identity is still unknown and forensic results are pending. In a separate matter, he said police will investigate allegations of online gambling at several premises in Taiping.
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Police seize 168 bitcoin mining units in Perak
Police in Perak conducted raids in Sungai Siput and Sri Iskandar, seizing 168 bitcoin mining units and arresting a suspect with eight prior criminal records. The operation, with Tenaga Nasional Berhad, targeted abandoned premises used for illegal mining and electricity theft.
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Difficulty identifying woman's body in suitcase, police yet to trace suspect
Police in Perak are struggling to identify a woman's body found in a suitcase in Sungai Perak near Jambatan Sayong, Kuala Kangsar, last month. They believe she is not a Malaysian citizen and are awaiting forensic results to determine the motive and find the suspect.
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Boy dies falling from Victoria Bridge: Police open investigation under Child Act
A three-year-old boy died after falling five meters from the Victoria Bridge in Enggor, Sungai Siput, Perak, on Monday. Police have opened an investigation under the Child Act 2001 for possible neglect, though initial witness statements suggest the child fell into a hole while walking.
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Police raid four Bitcoin mines, seize 168 machines
Police in Perak conducted raids on illegal Bitcoin mining operations in Sungai Siput and Seri Iskandar, seizing 168 mining machines and arresting one man. The raids were carried out with cooperation from Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB).
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Fewer than 150 Malayan Tigers remain, more patrollers needed
At a celebration in Pos Yum, Perak, conservation group Rimau said that while patrol efforts have increased, more patrollers and sustainable funding are needed to protect the critically endangered Malayan tiger in habitats like the Korbu forest landscape.
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Vacant houses turned into mining farms! Police uncover Bitcoin mining syndicate breaking into empty premises to install rigs
Police in Perak conducted four raids on National Day in Sungai Siput and Seri Iskandar, dismantling Bitcoin mining operations that stole electricity. They seized 168 mining machines worth about RM500,000 and arrested a 39-year-old man. The syndicate targeted vacant premises whose owners often work in Kuala Lumpur or Selangor.
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MSOSH Calls For Safety Audit After Toddler's Death At Victoria Bridge
A three-year-old boy died after falling from Victoria Bridge in Enggor, Kuala Kangsar. MSOSH has called for a comprehensive safety audit of the site and other heritage attractions nationwide.