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A couple appeared in Ipoh Magistrate's Court facing charges related to the trafficking of MDMA, a controlled substance commonly known as ecstasy. The case adds to ongoing law enforcement efforts against synthetic drug distribution networks.
A major milestone in Perak as 120 families receive land grants ending a 40-year squatter dispute in Sungkai and Kuala Bikam. Housing Minister Nga Kor Ming highlighted the resolution as evidence of the government's inclusive development approach.
Perak's education chief has urged a school administration and teacher embroiled in a bullying dispute to resolve their differences collaboratively, emphasizing the need to prioritize student welfare above blame.
Authorities in Perak have opened a murder inquiry following the discovery of a 54-year-old man's body at a Tanjung Rambutan care facility, prompting fresh scrutiny into standards and oversight at residential nursing homes.
Over 120 schools across Perak have been allocated RM12.3 million to implement quality improvement programmes, targeting teaching excellence and student outcomes in core subjects.
Thirty-eight students from Bagan Datuk have been awarded the 2025 STPM Excellence Incentive by Yayasan Pelajaran MARA, with additional recipients securing places at Al-Azhar University and education grants.
Four inmates from a national drug rehabilitation facility were apprehended in Perak following reports of unauthorized absence. The National Anti-Drugs Agency has moved to quash circulating rumours of a mass escape, clarifying the circumstances of their recapture.
Sultan Nazrin Shah presented decorations, medals and certificates to 239 scouts at a ceremony in Ipoh, marking Malaysia's strengthened global scouting leadership and Perak's approach to its centenary.
Sultan Nazrin Shah told the World Conference on Islamic Thought that social cohesion matters more than military strength. He cautioned against exploiting religion for politics and urged investment in education that develops critical thinking.
An Orang Asli resident in Sungai Siput, Perak, was seriously injured after being attacked by an elephant while attempting to chase away a herd that invaded his village and damaged crops.
The federal government has reaffirmed its commitment to Islamic educational institutions as strategic partners in nation-building, emphasising that development must balance physical infrastructure with human values and social cohesion.
Perak's Department of Environment has ordered a palm oil mill to immediately cease leaking contaminated sludge into Sungai Sepetang after a retention pond collapsed in July, killing fish stocks and disrupting livelihoods across the Taiping region.
Perak's government maintains that the spread of deviant religious teachings is under control despite increased propagation through digital platforms and across borders, with active monitoring through religious authorities.
Perak's Menteri Besar Scholarship is helping students and families manage education costs while strengthening academic performance. The state achieved its best SPM results in 13 years, with improved equity between urban and rural students.
Forty-seven participants of FELCRA Berhad's Seri Gala Area Village Rearrangement Programme received formal land ownership grants at a ceremony in Ipoh, underscoring the effectiveness of Malaysia's consolidation and rehabilitation approach to rural development.
Malaysia will launch its National Month 2026 campaign on July 19 in Perak, beginning nationwide celebrations anchored by the theme 'Malaysia MADANI: Kesejahteraan Dinikmati'. National Day festivities will occur in Putrajaya on August 31.
Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog is hunting for a 40-year-old man accused under the MACC Act after he repeatedly failed to attend court hearings in Ipoh, with an arrest warrant now in place.
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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.
An Ipoh magistrate has fined a woman RM500 for assaulting Sultan Nazrin Shah during Perak's National Day festivities last year. She pleaded guilty to the charge of criminal force.
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Authorities in Perak have arrested three individuals suspected of masquerading as police officers to steal from migrant workers. The syndicate's operations have raised concerns about vulnerability among foreign labourers.
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Five correctional officers at Taiping Prison have been charged with assaulting inmates using batons. The charges mark a rare accountability moment for alleged abuse within Malaysia's detention system.