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Raja Muda of Perlis reviews 46th anniversary parade of 504 Askar Wataniah Regiment
Raja Muda of Perlis Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail officiated the 46th anniversary parade of the 504 Askar Wataniah Regiment at Kem Bukit Keteri. He said the Askar Wataniah is now recognised as a strategic asset strengthening national defence readiness, with its members' expertise in cyber, logistics, medical, engineering and technology serving as a force multiplier for the Malaysian Army.
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Hilton Burau Bay Langkawi Resort opens with 251 rooms
Hilton Burau Bay Langkawi Resort (HBBLR) in Teluk Burau, Langkawi, was officially opened by the Sultan of Kedah, Sultan Sallehuddin Sultan Badlishah, last night. The 251-room and suite resort is the fifth property owned by Tradewinds Corporation Berhad on the island.
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Perlis Raja receives Deputy Army Chief at Istana Arau
The Raja of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail, received Deputy Army Chief Lt Gen Datuk Mohamad Suria Mohamad Saad at Balai Mengadap Hijau, Istana Arau, yesterday. Istana Arau said the meeting reflects close ties between the Perlis royal institution and the Malaysian Army, strengthening security and defence cooperation given Perlis's position as a northern border state.
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Perlis Immigration detains two men, foils migrant smuggling bid near Kuala Perlis
Perlis Immigration detained a 53-year-old local man and a 35-year-old Myanmar national in Ops Kutip around Kuala Perlis at about 3am. A sedan car, mobile phones and documents were seized. The case is being investigated under anti-trafficking and immigration laws.
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Bersatu Arau division leadership quits party over Perlis council chairman appointment
The Bersatu Arau division leadership, including its deputy chief and wing chiefs, announced their resignations and immediate departure from the party on Thursday night. The move follows the central leadership's appointment of Padang Besar division chief Izizam Ibrahim as Perlis Bersatu Leadership Council chairman without consulting state and grassroots members. It comes after similar exits by the Kangar and Padang Besar divisions earlier this week.
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Wawasan breaches Bersatu stronghold in Perlis, 90 Kangar branch chiefs defect
Parti Wawasan Negara (Wawasan) is making inroads into Bersatu's strongholds in Perlis, particularly Kangar and Padang Besar. In Kangar, 90 of 99 branch chiefs left the party, while in Padang Besar and Arau division leaders and branch chiefs also joined Wawasan. Newly appointed Perlis Bersatu chairman Izizam Ibrahim remains optimistic about defending the party.
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Missing security guard found dead floating in a drain in Simpang Empat
A 40-year-old security guard reported missing since the day before was found dead floating in a drain near Batu 1 1/2, Jalan Tambun Tulang, Simpang Empat, Kangar. Police said initial investigations found no criminal element and classified the case as sudden death; the man had a history of schizophrenia.
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Resorts World Langkawi, ONE°15 Marina to build new marina in Langkawi
Resorts World Langkawi and ONE°15 Marina have partnered to develop ONE°15 Marina Langkawi, a new marina with over 90 berths for luxury yachts up to 140 feet. The Langkawi project is expected to receive its first yacht in the second half of 2027 and aims to strengthen Langkawi's position as a regional marine tourism hub.
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Contract worker pleads guilty to snatching RM10,000 gold chain in Arau
A contract worker pleaded guilty at the Kangar Magistrate's Court to robbing and injuring an elderly woman while snatching a gold chain worth RM10,000 at a house in Bumbung Lima, Arau on 5 September. Wan Afandi Wan Salehudin, 26, was granted RM6,000 bail with one surety, and sentencing is set for 23 September.
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Bersatu Kangar leaders, 90 branch chiefs quit party for Parti Wawasan Negara
The deputy chief of Bersatu's Kangar division, Faisol Rahman, along with division committee members and 90 of 99 branch chiefs, announced their immediate resignation from the party. They cited a loss of trust in the central leadership and said they will join Parti Wawasan Negara, led by Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin. This follows a similar mass resignation by the Padang Besar division leadership the previous day.
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Sarawak Delta Geopark signs MoU with South Korea's Jeonbuk geopark
The Sarawak Delta UNESCO Global Geopark has formalised a partnership with South Korea's Jeonbuk West Coast UNESCO Global Geopark through an MoU exchange. The agreement, witnessed at the Langkawi International Convention Centre, aims to enhance cooperation in geopark management and sustainable development.
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600 kg of Quran ash released into sea off Langkawi
A total of 600 kilograms of ash from Quranic texts and materials was released into the sea near Telaga Harbour Park, Langkawi. The program, organized by Masjid Al-Falah Kampung Padang Kandang, aims to dispose of old or damaged Quran manuscripts in a proper manner according to Islamic law. The ashes were released about 15 nautical miles from the coast with the assistance of a Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency patrol boat.
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Star City FC beats Kedah FA 2-0 to reach FA Cup quarter-finals
Star City FC secured their place in the Piala FA quarter-finals with a 2-0 win over Kedah FA in the second leg at Stadium Tuanku Syed Putra in Kangar, winning the tie 4-2 on aggregate. Goals from Pedro Henrique and Douglas Oliveira sealed the victory. Coach Mehmet Durakovic praised his team's focus and performance.
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Langkawi International Halal Showcase 2026
Langkawi International Halal Showcase 2026. 5 November to 8 November 2026, at Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre, Langkawi.
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JDT thrash UM-Damansara United 10-0 to reach FA Cup quarter-finals
Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) secured their place in the FA Cup quarter-finals with a 10-0 victory over UM-Damansara United at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium, winning the tie 14-1 on aggregate. Kuching City FC also advanced after a 5-1 win over Kelantan Red Warrior, while Star City FC progressed past Kedah FA.
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Star City FC beats Kedah FA 2-0 to reach FA Cup quarter-finals
Star City FC defeated Kedah FA 2-0 in the second leg of their FA Cup round of 16 tie at Stadium Syed Putra in Kangar, winning 4-2 on aggregate. Goals from Pedro Henrique and Douglas Oliveira secured the club's first-ever quarter-final appearance in the competition.
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Man and five teens charged in Kangar court over rape of 15-year-old girl
An 18-year-old man and five teenagers were charged in courts in Kangar, Perlis, with raping a 15-year-old girl in July. The man was charged under Section 376(1) of the Penal Code, while the teenagers pleaded guilty to charges under Section 375B. The court set bail for the accused and scheduled future mention dates.
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Two men arrested for snatching elderly woman's necklace in Arau
Police arrested two men suspected of snatching an RM10,000 necklace from an 83-year-old woman in Bumbung Lima, Arau. The suspects, aged 25 and 26, were detained in Kampung Guar Gajah and tested positive for methamphetamine.
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Langkawi: Unemployed man found dead in rental room after three days unreachable
A 37-year-old unemployed man from Kangar, Perlis was found dead in his rental room in Padang Matsirat, Langkawi. Police received a report after a relative and the landlord became concerned when he did not answer calls. Initial investigations found no signs of struggle or injury, and the case is classified as sudden death.
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Perlis farmers forced to buy own fertilizer amid Baja 3 delay, yields seen falling
A delay in distributing Baja 3 fertilizer in Perlis has forced farmers like Mohd Noor Hashim to buy alternative supplies at RM70 per bag to save their padi crops. He expects yields to drop by up to 30 percent and income to fall. The MACC has opened an investigation into the delayed supply in the MADA area.
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Genting Malaysia, SUTL Enterprise to build superyacht marina at Resorts World Langkawi
Genting Malaysia Bhd and Singapore's SUTL Enterprise Ltd will jointly develop ONE°15 Marina Langkawi at Resorts World Langkawi. The new marina will have over 90 berths for superyachts up to 140 feet and is expected to welcome its first yachts in the second half of 2027.
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Activist remanded two more days over Bukit Lagi temple protest
A 55-year-old activist was remanded for two more days by the Kangar Magistrate's Court to assist an investigation into criminal trespass. The remand is linked to organizing a gathering following the demolition of a temple in Bukit Lagi. The suspect was previously remanded for investigation under the Sedition Act.
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Perlis Raja tells food traders to keep prices fair to attract tourists
The Raja of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail, officiated the Kuala Perlis International Water Festival 2026 at Dataran Kampung Wai. In his speech, he reminded food traders in the state to charge reasonable prices and maintain food quality to ensure tourists continue choosing Perlis as a destination.
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Genting Malaysia and SUTL Enterprise to build ONE°15 Marina Langkawi with over 90 berths
Genting Malaysia and SUTL Enterprise have announced plans to develop ONE°15 Marina Langkawi at Resorts World Langkawi. The new marina will have more than 90 berths, including space for superyachts up to 140 feet, and is expected to welcome its first yachts in the second half of 2027.