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Targeting 10,000 Sustainable Development Ideas for Perak State
This idea-gathering campaign opens up space for participants to think critically and creatively, while providing a platform and opportunity for everyone to contribute ideas that can benefit all levels of society in the state of Perak.
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Durian Festival and Street Food Festival at Bulatan Aman Jaya, Meru Ipoh
All loyal readers of orangperak.com are invited to join in the fun at the Malaysian-Thai Durian and Fruit Festival and Best Street Food Festival, held from September 8 to September 11, 2017, at Bulatan Aman Jaya, Meru, Ipoh, in conjunction with the Perak Festival Of Ideas.
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Extension of Sultan Yusuf Bridge Closure (Sitiawan - Sabak Bernam) for 4 Months
The closure is expected to last for four months to allow for bridge reinforcement works. Road users are advised to use alternative routes as indicated in the diagrams accompanying the Public Works Department's Media Statement.
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First in Malaysia, A Week-Long Festival of Ideas in Perak
Starting from 6 September 2017 to 12 September 2017, the Perak Festival of Ideas (PFOI) will feature various exciting events held in preparation for the main event, the Pangkor Dialogue, from 11 September 2017 to 12 September 2017.
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Mother and Daughter Found Burnt to Death While Embracing in Bagan Datuk
A fire occurred at approximately 3:30 AM on August 30, 2017, involving a two-story house in Bagan Datuk. The exact location of the house was at Batu 6 1/2, Jalan Maharajalela in Hutan Melintang.
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PERBA Perak Aims to Revive the Glory of Pasir Salak
The reunion of the Perak State Veterans Association (PERBA) members in Pasir Salak serves as a first step toward breathing new life into a place that is increasingly being forgotten. During a press conference at Sayong Resort, Kuala Kangsar, on the morning of August 15, 2018, Ayahanda Abdul Rani Bin Kulup Abdullah expressed his concern regarding the younger generation's growing detachment from history.
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Fly the Jalur Gemilang Campaign in Conjunction with the 2017 Independence Month
It is during this month of independence that we should reflect on the toil and sacrifices of our past fighters in achieving independence, and how that spirit was later channeled by leaders to build a harmonious, advanced, and progressive nation-state.
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Rabies (Mad Dog Disease) Detected in Taiping
The Department of Veterinary Services received a complaint on July 13, 2017, regarding a pet dog confirmed positive for rabies, commonly known as mad dog disease. According to the report, the dog bit two young girls in Kuala Sepetang, Taiping. Therefore, all residents in Taiping, especially those in Kuala Sepetang, are advised to be cautious and keep a close watch on their children.
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AKU Number Plate Tender Opened by Perak JPJ
You can now start bidding for vehicle license plates with the "AKU" series prefix issued by the Perak Road Transport Department (JPJ) from July 3, 2017, to July 18, 2017.
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Perak Tengah 'Ketum Boss' Taken Down by Police
The police seized items with an estimated value of RM3,300. The Malay male suspect, in his 30s, also runs a catfish farming business and has been remanded for 2 days from May 15, 2017, to May 16, 2017, for further investigation. Below is some brief information about ketum for your basic knowledge if you are not familiar with it.
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Bandar Baru Sitiawan: The Second Putrajaya of Malaysia
Much like Putrajaya, Bandar Baru Sitiawan was originally an oil palm plantation. It is a planned township expected to become a formidable rival to Putrajaya, though it will not serve as a state administrative center. Instead, it focuses on residential and commercial lots, which will improve the district's economy and benefit local residents, indirectly contributing to the economy of Perak.
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Dengue Outbreak on the Rise in Ipoh and Taiping
The number of Dengue cases in the Larut Matang and Selama District has been found to be increasing compared to the previous year. Recently, several areas around Taiping town have been fogged to eliminate Aedes mosquito breeding grounds. It is not just in Taiping; several areas in Ipoh are experiencing the same situation.