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An Ipoh married couple has been charged with trafficking 480.6 grams of MDMA at the Magistrate's Court. Both defendants face the death penalty under Malaysia's stringent anti-narcotics legislation.
Ipoh's Jom Makan 2026 Expo showcases the city's culinary heritage as a unifying force. The three-day August event features over 50 stalls, cultural galleries, and performances celebrating food's role in Malaysia's multicultural identity.
A 42-year-old man has been detained for allegedly assaulting and threatening an Ipoh City Council enforcement officer who was issuing a compound notice in Pengkalan.
Approximately 2,000 people of all ages participated in the Patriot Merdeka Run in Ipoh on Friday, marking the opening of celebrations for Malaysia's 2026 National Month and National Day observances.
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A married couple appeared in Ipoh Sessions Court to contest charges stemming from petrol bomb attacks linked to ah long (illegal lending) activities, marking an escalation in organised crime violence in Perak.