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1. 19 hikers trapped by flash flood at Lata Debu, Baling rescued

   9 hours ago Harian Metro Lata Debu, Baling, Kedah 40.5 km

   Nineteen individuals were trapped by a flash flood at Lata Debu in Baling today. The Baling Fire and Rescue Station took nearly four hours to rescue all victims, aged between 20 and 25. All were saved without injury.

2. Elephant from Kampung Kolam relocated to Royal Belum

   15 hours ago New Straits Times Royal Belum State Park

   A male elephant that wandered into Kampung Kolam, Ajil, Hulu Terengganu last week was captured and relocated to Royal Belum State Park this morning. The operation involved 24 personnel from Terengganu Perhilitan and the National Elephant Conservation Centre in Kuala Gandah, with two trained elephants assisting. More than 1,000 residents gathered to watch the relocation.

3. Ex-commando recalls Op Subuh at Bukit Jenalik

   19 hours ago Berita Harian Kem Rejimen Askar Wataniah di Gerik 8.5 km

   A former member of Commando 69, Zol'aini Sabar, 68, said Malaysia's peace today is the result of soldiers' sacrifices. He recalled the Bukit Jenalik tragedy in Kuala Kangsar on 2 July 2000, when the Al-Maunah group that stole weapons from the Wataniah Regiment camp in Gerik fortified itself there, triggering Op Subuh. Two security personnel died in the operation.

4. Caterer at Lenggong boarding school ordered to close after 159 fall ill

   5 days ago Malay Mail Lenggong, Perak 45.7 km

   A caterer serving a boarding school in Lenggong, Perak has been ordered to close after 159 students and staff developed symptoms of suspected food poisoning. The Hulu Perak District Health Office inspected the premises and ordered the closure under the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988.

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6. Sumpitan village clinic and quarters destroyed in Lenggong fire

   5 days ago Bernama Klinik Desa Sumpitan, Kampung Sumpitan, Lenggong, Perak 39.1 km

   A village clinic building and a quarters in Kampung Sumpitan near Lenggong, Perak were destroyed in an early morning fire. The Perak Fire and Rescue Department received the emergency call at 4.04am and the blaze was fully extinguished by 6.24am. No victims were reported, but a Proton Preve car was also damaged.