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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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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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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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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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Ipoh festival to celebrate diverse coffee cultures
The first-ever Ipoh Coffee Vibes festival will be held from Sept 10-13 at the Riverfront Old Town Ipoh, featuring food, music, and coffee from various cultures. The event, announced by state committee chairman Loh Sze Yee, targets 40,000 visitors and includes a lucky draw for those spending RM50 or more.
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Bercham 10 fire: One hurt as major blaze damages nine factory lots in Ipoh
A fire at a plastics factory in Persiaran Industri Bercham 10, Bercham, Ipoh, spread to nine factory lots, injuring a 42-year-old man. Firefighters brought the blaze under control.