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Malaysia's General Operations Force has seized over 120 tonnes of illegal electronic waste valued at RM9.39 million during coordinated raids in Ipoh, leading to 14 arrests in a crackdown on environmental crime.
Authorities in Ipoh have opened a murder enquiry following the discovery of a 54-year-old resident dead at a care facility in Tanjung Rambutan. Police are examining circumstances surrounding the incident.
Ipoh's selection to host MATTA Connect 2026 underscores Malaysia's strategy to distribute tourism growth beyond established hubs, with international buyers experiencing Perak's diverse attractions firsthand.
Six brothers appeared in Ipoh Magistrate's Court facing heroin trafficking charges involving 118.87 grams of the narcotic drug, underscoring ongoing enforcement efforts against organised drug distribution networks.
Police in Ipoh have arrested a 42-year-old man on suspicion of assaulting and threatening a municipal enforcement officer who was carrying out enforcement duties in Pengkalan.
Over 2,000 participants gathered in Ipoh for the Patriot Merdeka Run, marking the official launch of Malaysia's 2026 National Month celebrations and the Fly the Jalur Gemilang Campaign.