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Perak Sejahtera Card Eases the Burden of the B40 Group
The Perak Sejahtera Card Eases the Burden of the B40 Group. Most recipients of the Perak Sejahtera Card acknowledge that the state government's initiative has greatly eased their living burdens, especially for heads of households (KIR) who are hardcore poor, poor, and in the B40 category. For Fatimah Ali, 56, from Kampar, the RM100 monthly assistance
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Illegal Chalet Development Threatens Sungai Behrang Ecosystem in Muallim
Illegal chalet development threatens the Sungai Behrang ecosystem in Muallim. Image from New Straits Times. Several cases of unauthorized commercial development on government land in Perak have raised environmental concerns, particularly along Sungai Behrang, Muallim, where illegal chalet construction is...
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Tiger Caught in Trap in Sungai Siput
The Perak Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan) successfully captured a tiger in Kampung Perlop 1 here yesterday. According to Perak Perhilitan Director, Yusoff Shariff, the 90-kilogram male tiger, aged approximately two years,
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Attempted Exploitation of FRU Personnel's Next-of-Kin, Perak Police Appoint Special Counsel
Perak Police Chief, Datuk Noor Hisam Nordin, revealed that irresponsible parties are attempting to exploit the next-of-kin of nine Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) personnel who perished in a tragic accident in Teluk Intan.
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Perak to Appoint 829 New Village Heads Effective June 1
A total of 829 Village Heads or Chairmen of the Village Development and Security Committee (JPKK) in Perak will be reappointed starting June 1, following the end of their two-year term on May 31. Perak Menteri Besar, Dato Seri Saarani
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Perak to Decide on Vape Sales Ban After State Government Meeting This May 28
Perak to Decide on Vape Sales Ban After State Government Meeting This May 28. Original photo from Harian Metro. Any decision regarding the ban on the sale of electronic cigarettes or vapes in Perak will be finalized after being discussed in the State Executive Council (MMK) meeting on May 28.
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Elephant Attacks Vehicle on JRTB: PERHILITAN Denies Link to Previous Elephant Calf Death
Elephant Attacks Vehicle on JRTB: PERHILITAN Denies Link to Previous Elephant Calf Death. The Department of Wildlife and National Parks (PERHILITAN) has denied claims that the incident involving three elephants attacking a vehicle on the Gerik-Jeli East-West Highway (JRTB) last night is related to
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Tiger Attacks Cattle in Gerik; Perhilitan Advises Residents to Stay Vigilant
A tiger has attacked cattle in Gerik. The Perak Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan) is urging residents in Kampung Padang Langgar, Gerik, not to let their livestock roam freely following a tiger attack.
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Honking Triggers 3 Wild Elephants to Attack Car in Gerik
GERIK – A driver narrowly escaped death after his car was attacked and trampled by three wild elephants in an incident at Kilometer 11 of the East-West Highway (JRTB) Gerik-Jeli, on the night of May 20, 2025. Perhilitan: Avoid using JRTB at night. Safety recommendations: Elephant Zone: Sungai Lebey to JRTB Monument.
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En. Azman Bin Dato’ Seri Yeop Junior Appointed as Orang Besar Jajahan Kampar
En. Azman Bin Dato’ Seri Yeop Junior Appointed as Orang Besar Jajahan Kampar. In an official announcement today, YABhg Orang Kaya Bendahara Seri Maharaja, General Dato’ Seri DiRaja Tan Sri (Dr) Mohd Zahidi bin Hj Zainuddin (Retired) conveyed the royal assent of HRH the Sultan of Perak.
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Wild Elephant "Yob Padang" Successfully Relocated in Gerik
A wild male elephant named Yob Padang has been successfully relocated by the Perak Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan) after it was reported encroaching on rubber plantations in Kampung Padang Stang. This unique operation utilized the assistance of two
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Police Destroy 1,500 Ketum Trees in Integrated Operation at Labu Kubong Reserve Land
Police successfully destroyed 1,500 ketum trees illegally planted on 8.09 hectares of government reserve land in Mukim Labu Kubong during an integrated operation today.