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The Perak Islamic Religious and Malay Customs Council has rejected social media allegations of ordering traders to vacate premises in Ipoh, explaining instead that water disconnection stems from a RM100,000 outstanding bill linked to a leaking main pipeline problem.
Authorities arrested a police constable and two accomplices following the discovery of RM18,534 worth of drugs at a police lockup in Lumut, Perak, raising serious questions about facility security.
An Ipoh married couple was charged with trafficking 480.6 grams of MDMA at the city's Magistrate's Court, exposing them to Malaysia's stringent drug trafficking penalties including potential capital punishment.
Malaysia's Health Ministry has committed RM500,000 to upgrade healthcare infrastructure at Kemar Health Clinic in Gerik, targeting improved medical services for remote Orang Asli populations who rely on waterway transportation.
Malaysia's Health Ministry has deployed the Medic Boat 8 to strengthen healthcare delivery for over 4,500 Orang Asli residents in Hulu Perak's Kemar Resettlement Scheme, addressing the unique transportation challenges of remote river communities.
A lorry driver in Perak has been charged with 21 counts of sexually assaulting his two daughters in Seri Iskandar. The case underscores ongoing child protection challenges in Malaysia.
The Sultan of Perak has urged prestigious boarding schools like MCKK to modernise and adopt new approaches while preserving their educational foundations, emphasising the need to prepare students for an AI-driven future.
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.
One hundred twenty-three schools across Perak have been allocated RM12.3 million to implement high-impact educational programmes targeting improved student achievement in core subjects and teaching quality.
Malaysia's National Anti-Drugs Agency has refuted reports of a mass escape from a Bangi rehabilitation facility, confirming instead that four inmates were recaptured in Perak after absconding.
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.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has announced a RM15.3 million allocation to enhance religious and pondok schools across Perak, reaffirming the government's commitment to strengthening Islamic education nationwide.
An Orang Asli villager in Sungai Siput, Perak, suffered injuries when he confronted a herd of four elephants that had invaded his village to feed on crops. He is receiving treatment at Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital.
Malaysia's Home Ministry launched its MADANI Strategic Partnership Programme in Lenggong, bringing government services to residents while strengthening ties between security agencies and local communities through various activities and public engagement.
Perak's environmental department has issued enforcement orders against a palm oil mill following a reservoir breach that released contaminated sludge into Sungai Sepetang, damaging local fishing communities and tourism.
Organisers of Malaysia's 2026 National and Malaysia Day launch ceremony in Ipoh report that preparations are 80 per cent complete ahead of Sunday's event, with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim scheduled to officiate.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will officiate the launch of the 2026 National Month campaign on July 19 in Ipoh, with around 3,000 attendees expected. The event will promote the Malaysia MADANI theme and encourage public flag displays.
A trainee teacher in Ipoh has entered a not guilty plea to six sexual assault charges involving a 14-year-old student. The case highlights ongoing safeguarding concerns in Malaysia's education system.
Forty-seven participants in Perak's FELCRA Seri Gala village development scheme have received official land ownership grants, marking progress in the country's rural transformation efforts and strengthening family economic security.
Malaysia's National Month 2026 celebrations will officially commence on July 19 at a health institute in Perak, with the overarching theme emphasizing shared prosperity and inclusive development across the nation.
Housing Minister Nga Kor Ming distributed RM1 million in aid to 554 families impacted by a severe June storm in Bercham, with each household receiving RM1,800 from corporate contributions alongside prior government support.
The Perak Museum in Taiping is displaying 140 historically significant metal artefacts in an exhibition exploring the mystical and cultural importance of metal within Malay society, aiming to attract 100,000 visitors.
Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog is actively searching for a 40-year-old man who has repeatedly failed to attend court proceedings in Perak, with an arrest warrant issued after four missed hearings.