Three fight for one spot as vocational college applications surge past 67,000
TAIPING, Aug 14 — Applications for admission to Ministry of Education (MOE) Vocational Colleges (KV) have reached...
News near Taiping
24 stories within reach of Taiping, published in the last 30 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.
Melaka seat swaps on the table for Perikatan, Samsuri tells BN
TAIPING, Aug 9 — Perikatan Nasional (PN) is open to talks with Barisan Nasional (BN), including possible seat swap...
Samsuri says Bersatu remains in Perikatan despite Hadi’s claim
TAIPING, Aug 9 — Bersatu remains a member of Perikatan Nasional (PN) despite claims that its membership had automa...
Care home resident died from head trauma after alleged beating, police say
IPOH, Aug 6 — Police have confirmed that a 54-year-old man died at a care home in Taman Choong Kwee, Ta...
Kuala Kangsar police seek public help to identify woman found in suitcase in Sungai Perak
IPOH, Aug 20 — Police are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the body of a woman found in a suitcas...
Upside-down Jalur Gemilang, Perak flag: MCA Perak apologises, staff quits
Perak MCA issued an apology to the Sultan of Perak and Malaysians after displaying the Jalur Gemilang and Perak state flag upside down at an event. The responsible staff member has resigned over the mistake.
Exco: Perak and federal governments streamlining laws for Pulau Sembilan enforcement
SUNGAI SIPUT, Aug 22 — The Perak and federal governments are upgrading existing legislation to streamline and stre...
Govt ends 40-year settlement issue with land grants for 120 Perak families, says housing minister
IPOH, Aug 9 — A total of 120 squatter families around Sungkai and Kuala Bikam have been given land grants, resolvi...
Two killed in separate Perak accidents involving lorry, three vehicles and family car
IPOH, Aug 8 — Two people were killed in separate accidents, one near the West Coast Expressway (WCE) to...
Perak authorities probe suspected Irrawaddy dolphin carcass washed ashore in Ban Pecah
IPOH, Aug 7 — The Perak Fisheries Department will send a team to investigate the authenticity of a viral claim reg...
Man found dead at Tanjung Rambutan care facility, police launch murder probe
IPOH, Aug 5 — Police have launched an investigation into the death of a 54-year-old local man at a nursing home in...
Perak police chief: Fugitive wanted over knife attack on two cops dies after being shot during arrest
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 — A suspect wanted over a knife attack that injured two police officers in Perak died after be...
Myanmar refugee, two young sons die in Bagan Serai house fire
IPOH, Aug 15 — Three Myanmar refugees comprising a man and his two sons, died while his wife was injured in a...
Pahang police investigate vandalised Bukit Tinggi temple statue, but no CCTV, no witnesses
KUANTAN, Aug 17 — Police have received three reports regarding the incident of a statue at a non-Muslim place of w...
Fadhlina hails Nadi Mahir school uniform instalment plan easing parents’ burden, empowering entrepreneurs
NIBONG TEBAL, Aug 8 — The National Information Dissemination Centre (Nadi) Mahir initiative, enabling parents to p...
Pulau Burung landfill fire extinguished after nearly four-hour operation
NIBONG TEBAL, Aug 4 — The Penang Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) took nearly four hours to full...
'Ultraman' detained by police at Perak National Day celebration
Police detained a man wearing a superhero costume during the Perak-level National Day 2026 celebration in Ipoh. The arrest took place in front of the Ipoh Town Hall.
Perak mulls RM500 first-time marriage incentive to ease financial burden on youths ahead of 2027 state budget
Perak is considering a RM500 first-time marriage incentive for youths to ease financial burdens, with the proposal to be submitted ahead of the 2027 state budget. The initiative aims to support young couples financially.
Mapim to deploy humanitarian mission to Nepal on Sept 5
Mapim, the Malaysian Consultative Council of Islamic Organisations, will send a humanitarian mission to Nepal on September 5 to provide aid and support to those in need.
WCE expects more traffic as Malaysians hit the road for National Day, school holidays
The West Coast Expressway (WCE) anticipates a surge in traffic exceeding 150,000 vehicles on its operational stretches as Malaysians travel for the National Day holiday and school break. The operator has prepared measures to manage the expected increase in vehicles.
Wireman escapes mandatory life term after court acquits him over cannabis cultivation charge
A wireman in Ipoh was acquitted and discharged by the Sessions Court over a cannabis cultivation charge, escaping a possible life imprisonment term. The court found insufficient evidence to convict him.
Sultan Nazrin calls for less political rivalry among Malaysia’s Muslim leaders
Sultan Nazrin of Perak urged Malaysian Muslim leaders to reduce political rivalry and prioritize unity, warning that differences in politics and religious schools of thought are threatening Muslim solidarity. He emphasized the need for leaders to focus on common goals and the welfare of the people.
No just raw exports: Malaysia demands tech transfer from REE investors
IPOH, Aug 20 — Investors eyeing Malaysia’s rare earth elements (REE) industry must be prepared to share thei...
Jo Ghani: Malaysia’s LNG exports cushioning blow of Hormuz crisis
IPOH, Aug 20 — Malaysia is better positioned to weather the fallout from the Strait of Hormuz disruption than nati...