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Police in Ipoh have arrested a 17-year-old along with two others following a major crackdown on drug trafficking in Pengkalan Tiara. The operation uncovered ketamine and Erimin 5 pills valued at RM120,050.
A 13-year-old male student is in critical condition after allegedly falling from a secondary school building in Ipoh. Police have launched a full investigation to determine the circumstances of the incident.
A Teluk Intan lorry driver involved in a fatal collision with Federal Reserve Unit members has been cleared of charges related to concealing stolen livestock, in a separate legal matter from the ongoing dangerous driving case.
An 18-year-old orphan from Perak has secured a place in an electrical engineering diploma programme at TVET MARA Seberang Perai Utara, after catching the attention of MARA chairman Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki.
The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities has pledged RM100,000 to enhance facilities at a rural primary school in Perak, introducing smartboards, air conditioning, and new leadership development programmes.
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A rare landspout storm has caused unprecedented damage across Bercham, Ipoh, affecting more than 240 homes and business premises. Authorities are coordinating emergency repairs and assistance.
Bagan Datuk has emerged as Perak's top-performing district in the 2025 STPM examination, achieving a CGPA of 3.25 with a perfect pass rate. Deputy PM Ahmad Zahid commended the students and educators.
A 30-year-old man has been charged with murdering his ex-girlfriend's boyfriend in what appears to be a revenge-motivated crime. The incident occurred in Batu Gajah two weeks prior to the court hearing.
Perak's Sultan Nazrin has challenged the conventional markers of national progress, arguing that human dignity and care for society's most vulnerable should take precedence over economic metrics and physical development.
Sultan Nazrin Shah has opened PERKESO's new Neuro-Robotics and Cybernetics Rehabilitation Centre in Perak, marking a significant advancement in the country's approach to rehabilitation and social healthcare services.
Heavy rainfall triggered flash floods in Larut, Matang and Selama district in Perak, forcing authorities to evacuate 17 residents to a temporary relief centre at a local school.
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Jaslinda Saludin, 49, has been found safe after disappearing for 14 days during a mountain hike. The climber lost nearly 10kg but remains in stable condition at Tapah Hospital with high spirits.
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Rescued hiker Jaslinda Saludin has expressed appreciation for media reporting during her five-day ordeal in the forest. Perak state government plans to discuss incentive packages for the search and rescue team.
Teluk Intan is set to become flood-free by May 2028 through the RM80.5 million Smart RTB project, which will include cycling tracks, jogging paths, and a floating restaurant alongside flood mitigation infrastructure.
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Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris students who survived the Gerik bus crash in Perak are still processing psychological trauma a year later, with counselling and peer support helping their recovery.
Jaslinda Saludin, 49, was found safe after going missing on Gunung Batu Putih. She discovered notes from the search and rescue team at a camp, indicating she had been close to the search area throughout the operation.
A survivor of last year's UPSI bus crash in Gerik, Perak that claimed 15 lives says counselling support has helped him overcome transport anxiety and begin healing from the tragedy.
The Deputy Prime Minister has commended the Orang Asli community for their essential contributions to the successful search and rescue operation for missing climber Jaslinda Saludin in Tapah, recognising their forest expertise and traditional knowledge.
Perak's forestry authority has restricted day hiking on multiple challenging mountain routes, mandating minimum multi-day climbing periods to enhance climber safety.
Missing hiker Jaslinda Saludin has been found safe near Kampung Lubuk Gaharu in Perak, more than a week after disappearing during a mountain expedition. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim expressed gratitude to all those involved in the search operation.
Orang Asli volunteers who participated in a search and rescue operation at Gunung Batu Putih are seeking official mountain guide licences, citing their specialised knowledge of the terrain.
A Persian cat was rescued by firefighters in Ipoh after its tail became trapped in the spring mechanism of a massage chair. The operation took 16 minutes.
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Rescue teams will hold a meeting tomorrow to assess the 10-day search for 49-year-old Jaslinda Saludin, missing on Gunung Batu Putih near Tapah. Indigenous volunteers have joined efforts.
Rescue teams have increased manpower in the search for Jaslinda Saludin, 49, missing since May 23 during a mountain trek near Tapah. Communication difficulties hamper coordination efforts.
Fifty rescue personnel are searching for Jaslinda Saludin, 49, missing from Gunung Batu Putih since May 24. Teams are retrieving surveillance footage to track her movements along the hiking route.
Perak's health committee chairman Datuk A. Sivanesan will visit Kampar Hospital next week to assess leaking issues raised by Parti Sosialis Malaysia, saying the situation may not be as severe as claimed.
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Rescue teams have escalated efforts to find Jaslinda Saludin, 49, missing on Gunung Batu Putih since May 23. With over 72 hours elapsed, authorities are expanding the search to focus on water sources where the experienced hiker may have gone.
Authorities have paused the search for a 49-year-old female hiker missing since May 23 on Gunung Batu Putih near Tapah. A dozen rescuers are camping overnight at the summit, resuming operations tomorrow morning.
Sultan Nazrin Shah has officially opened the Al-Muhajirin Mosque in Chemor, a RM6 million facility that accommodates up to 1,200 worshippers and features sustainable farming practices on its 1.9-hectare grounds.
Rescue operations for missing hiker Jaslinda Saludin, 49, have been suspended on Gunung Batu Putih. She is believed to have strayed from the main trail while descending. Search efforts will resume tomorrow with additional personnel and aircraft support.
Ten siblings from Perak are performing haj together this season, a dream made possible by their parents' foresight in setting up Tabung Haji accounts and consistently saving duit raya and monthly contributions for over two decades.
Perak PKR has appealed to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to contest the Tambun parliamentary seat in the next general election, signalling the party's confidence in his candidacy for the constituency.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission in Perak has obtained a remand order against three individuals suspected of fraudulently claiming RM53,000 in medical expenses. The case marks part of ongoing efforts to combat corruption in the state.
A man and four associates have been charged in connection with a fatal incident near Sri Subramaniar Temple in Tanjung Rambutan, Perak, early on May 12.
The Malaysian Medical Association's Perak branch delivered CPR and emergency response training to media professionals, equipping them to communicate life-saving techniques to the public amid rising cardiac deaths.
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has conveyed his sympathies to Bernama editor-in-chief Arul Rajoo Durar Raj after his mother, Kaliamah Karuppaya, passed away at their Behrang Hulu home in Perak.
Kaliamah Karuppaya, 77, mother of Bernama Editor-in-Chief Arul Rajoo Durar Raj, died at her home in Behrang Hulu, Perak, following prolonged kidney complications that required regular dialysis treatment.
The Perak Maritime Enforcement Agency detained two trawler vessels and arrested eight crew members in separate operations off Pulau Pangkor. Authorities seized fish catches and equipment worth nearly RM5 million.
Malaysia's anti-corruption agency is seeking two individuals for judicial proceedings. Jung Tsen Hee from Kuching, Sarawak, and Ridhuan Chee from Parit, Perak, are required in connection with distinct graft-related matters.