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The Perlis Malaysia Sports School in Padang Besar, abandoned since 2013, is expected to be fully operational by January 2027, with first-phase construction now 85-90% complete following renewed government commitment.
The Perlis branch of FAMA has distributed RM510,500 in grants to nine agro-food entrepreneurs through four distinct support schemes aimed at strengthening product competitiveness and expanding market reach in the state.
Perlis is escalating efforts to encourage households and businesses to display the Jalur Gemilang flag, mobilising 45 community groups and government agencies to strengthen national pride ahead of 2026 festivities.
A retired soldier has been arraigned in Kangar courts on five counts related to unauthorised possession of firearms, imitation weapons and substantial ammunition stockpiles discovered in early 2024.
Perlis Immigration has started issuing the new Malaysian International Passport, featuring 94 security enhancements. The biometric travel document became available from July 1 for citizens aged 18 and above.
A 65-year-old resident of Perlis has been charged with trafficking approximately 39.9 litres of fentanyl in the Magistrate's Court in Kangar, marking another significant narcotics seizure in northern Malaysia.
Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin has downplayed the resignations of Perlis menteri besar and an executive council member from the party's Supreme Council, indicating the matter will be handled through internal processes.
Perlis should leverage its small size to pioneer sustainability initiatives and achieve zero-carbon status, the Raja Muda said, highlighting the state's potential as a model for Malaysia's climate goals.
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Perlis Immigration has created a dedicated task force to systematically track and verify the presence of Rohingya individuals across the state, citing public complaints and rising concerns about undocumented foreigners.