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Perak Government Helps 9,000 Recipients Celebrate Aidilfitri with RM1.35 Million Allocation
Perak Government Helps 9,000 Recipients Celebrate Aidilfitri with RM1.35 Million Allocation TAPAH – As a step to enliven the Aidilfitri atmosphere, the Perak State Government has allocated RM1.35 million to assist 9,000 eligible recipients across the state. This aid is distributed in the form of
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13 Nepali Workers Detained Following Riot Incident in Teluk Intan
13 Nepali Workers Detained Following Riot Incident in Teluk Intan TELUK INTAN – A hit-and-run incident that claimed the life of a Nepali pedestrian sparked tension in front of a factory at Batu 8, Jalan Changkat Jong here on Friday night. As a result of the incident, 13
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AirAsia Suspends Ipoh-Singapore Route: Perak Government Takes Immediate Action
AirAsia Suspends Ipoh-Singapore Route: Perak Government Takes Immediate Action. The Perak State Government is set to hold in-depth discussions with AirAsia regarding the suspension of the Ipoh-Singapore flight route, scheduled to begin on April 23. This step is being taken
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Perak Heads Towards 'Aged State' Status, Preparing Infrastructure for Senior Citizens
Perak, a state rich in history and natural resources, is facing a major transformation – becoming the first state in Malaysia to reach "aged state" status by 2030. According to statistics from the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DoSM), about 14.6% of Perak's population was aged 60 and above in 2023, and this figure is expected to rise to 18% within the next five years. This situation demands careful preparation, particularly in providing senior-friendly infrastructure.
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Another 140-Year-Old Rain Tree Falls at Taiping Lake Gardens
Another 140-Year-Old Rain Tree Falls at Taiping Lake Gardens. A sad incident occurred at Taiping Lake Gardens yesterday when a rain tree (Samanea Saman) aged over 140 years fell at Raintree Walk. This iconic tree, which stood as a silent witness to colonial history...
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Meor Hezbullah Meor Abd Malik Appointed as the New Comptroller of the Royal Household of Perak
Meor Hezbullah Meor Abd Malik has been officially appointed as the new Comptroller of the Royal Household of Perak, succeeding Datuk Abdul Rahim Mohamad Nor. This appointment is effective as of yesterday.
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Rightful Heirs of Kampung Kuchai Found
Kampung Kuchai in Ipoh, Perak, was an early Malay settlement in Ipoh. This settlement was the starting point for the area that forms the City of Ipoh today. It was established by a prominent figure who was responsible for the socio-economic development of the Malays in the state of Perak in the past. The figure in question is Dato’ Sadewa Raja Ngah Abdul Wahab, a member of the royal lineage.
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The True Story Behind the Closure of the Tasik Raban R&R, Lenggong
Recently, a story went viral on Facebook regarding a mysterious incident and experience at this rest stop. The story involved people stopping to pray and eat in 2013, even though the Tasik Raban rest stop had been completely closed since 2010.
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Tamar Jalis, Renowned Horror Writer from Beruas, Passes Away
Just mention the name Tamar Jalis, and those who love reading horror stories will surely recognize him! Tamar Jalis is the pen name of a famous horror book author in Malaysia, best known for his series, Bercakap Dengan Jin.
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AirAsia's Inaugural Flights from Johor Bahru and Singapore to Ipoh
Malaysian low-cost carrier AirAsia Berhad is set to launch inaugural flights for two new routes to Sultan Azlan Shah Airport (LTSAS), Ipoh, Perak, in October 2018.
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Elephant Poachers in Gerik Forest Taken Down
The syndicate was extremely cruel, having killed over 20 wild elephants since 2009 and raking in approximately RM800,000 from the sale of ivory.
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Ipoh-Medan Flights to Resume
Flight services between Medan and Ipoh by Malindo Air will commence on March 16, 2018, at Sultan Azlan Shah Airport (LTSAS).