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Senior Citizen Hacked to Death in Lenggong
Humanity and compassion seem to have vanished; two brothers have committed an unthinkable act by murdering a senior citizen, allegedly due to a grudge against the victim's family. This is based on preliminary police investigations, which found that the motive was the suspects' vendetta against the victim's family.
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Royal Town Vespa and Classic Motorcycle Carnival, Kuala Kangsar
The Royal Town Vespa and Classic Motorcycle Carnival is back for 2017. This year's carnival has been given a fresh breath of life, with strong support from Vespa, Lambretta, Scomadi, and classic motorcycle enthusiasts across Malaysia. This carnival is a continuation of the previous program known as the Kuala Kangsar Vespa Jamboree.
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Ipoh Tree Falls After 37 Years
The lifespan of the Ipoh tree, planted by the seventh Menteri Besar of Perak, Datuk Sri Wan Mohamed Wan Teh, on January 18, 1980, has come to an end after standing tall for the past 37 years at that location.
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Smoking Prohibition Areas in Perak
It is common knowledge that smoking is harmful to the health of both smokers and those who inhale secondhand smoke. In fact, studies have found that those exposed to "second and third-hand smoke" face greater health risks than those who smoke directly.
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Plastic Bag Ban in Perak Starts June 2017
We are all aware that plastic is the biggest contributor to environmental pollution on our planet. Although numerous awareness campaigns have been conducted by the government to educate us on this since our school days, there are still those who are indifferent and do not care about this issue as the inheritors of life on this blessed earth.
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Affordable First Homes for Perak Residents
The Perak state government, in collaboration with several housing developers, has joined forces to simplify the process for those who have yet to own a home. This is a highly commendable and positive initiative for all involved, as it acknowledges the current difficulties and challenges in obtaining bank loan approvals for residential property purchases.
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The First Rapid Kamunting Bus in Perak
Rapid bus services are now available in Perak. Residents of Taiping were the first to use the Rapid Kamunting bus service under Syarikat Prasarana Malaysia Berhad, in collaboration with the Northern Corridor Implementation Authority (NCIA) and the Taiping Municipal Council (MPT). This bus service was launched in March 2016 and has since attracted 24,000 users.
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Raja Bomoh Shields Malaysia from North Korea
Ibrahim Mat Zin, a native of Teluk Intan, better known as the 'Raja Bomoh Sedunia' (World Shaman King), has returned with a ritual to shield Malaysia from a North Korean attack. Ibrahim, accompanied by three followers, was seen on a beach with ritual items including small bamboo sticks used as binoculars, two coconuts, and five bamboo cannons.
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Attempt to Straighten the Leaning Tower of Teluk Intan Fails
According to onlookers at the scene who witnessed the man's actions, he claimed he was attempting to straighten the iconic Leaning Clock Tower of Teluk Intan.
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Tan Sri Jins Shamsuddin Passes Away
Legendary Malay film artist, Tan Sri Jins Shamsuddin, passed away this evening at a clinic in Kuala Lumpur, believed to be due to choking on a snack at his residence earlier today. The news was confirmed by his second son, Putera Hang Jebat, who stated that his father passed away at the clinic at 5:45 PM.
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Giant Softshell Turtle in Kampung Sungai Terap, Batu Gajah
Recently, firefighters successfully rescued a giant softshell turtle weighing 80 kilograms. It is believed the turtle fell into a drain and became stuck due to its massive size, which hindered its movement. The giant turtle was found in Kampung Sungai Terap, located in Batu Gajah.
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Bomb Scare at Bota Kiri Traffic Light Junction
Local residents in the Bota area near Restoran Wan Lebor, who were excited to watch the Le Tour de Langkawi cyclists at the Bota Kiri traffic light, were suddenly shocked by a bomb threat when a man stopped his car in the middle of the road and shouted that there was a bomb inside his vehicle.