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100 Boats Enliven Malaysia Day 2026 on the Perak River, Highlighting Pasir Salak's Tourism Potential
100 boats participated in a 16km parade on the Perak River in conjunction with Malaysia Day, highlighting the tourism and economic potential of the Pasir Salak community.
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Orang Perak Courtesy Visit to the Orang Besar Jajahan of Hilir Perak
Orang Perak Courtesy Visit to the Orang Besar Jajahan of Hilir Perak. On June 11, 2026, the management of Orang Perak paid a courtesy visit to YBhg. Orang Kaya Kaya Laksamana Raja Mahkota, Dato’ Haji Meor Redwan bin Mahayudin, the Orang Besar Jajahan of Hilir Perak, at his office.
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Sultan Nazrin Shah Breaks Fast with the People in Behrang Stesen
Sultan Nazrin Shah Breaks Fast with the People in Behrang Stesen. The close bond between the sovereign and the people was clearly evident when the Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah, graced the event with his presence.
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Former Tronoh Assemblyman Remains in Prison: Paul Yong's Final Appeal Rejected by Federal Court
This high-profile case involving the former Tronoh State Assemblyman continues to draw public attention as it involves a political figure who once held a significant position in the state government. The nation's highest court has confirmed that there is no further legal avenue to challenge the conviction and sentence.
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Perak Bans Sale of Single-Use Plastic Bags Starting March 1, 2026: 6-Month Trial Period Granted
The Perak state government is taking drastic measures to preserve environmental sustainability by enforcing a ban on the sale of single-use plastic bags starting March 1, 2026. This move is seen as part of the state's commitment toward reducing plastic pollution, which is becoming increasingly concerning.
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Perak Launches 1,000 Affordable Fish Sales Throughout This Year to Ease Public Burden
The Perak state government, in collaboration with the Fisheries Development Authority of Malaysia (LKIM) Perak, has announced a massive initiative to hold over 1,000 'Jualan Sejahtera Rakyat' affordable fish sales across the state throughout 2026. This program was launched as a strategic step to help the community.
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Rural Education Innovation: The Country's First Floating School at Tasik Banding
In the remote areas around Tasik Banding, Gerik, Perak, the challenge of accessing formal education is a reality for the Orang Asli community. Students often face long journeys across land and water to reach nearby schools, which can hinder consistent attendance.
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Pokok Ipoh: The Poisonous Tree That Inspired the Name of a Perak City
The name of the city of Ipoh that we know today actually stems from a rarely mentioned plant, yet one rich in history and symbolism: the Ipoh tree. Known in the botanical world as Antiaris toxicaria, this plant has highly poisonous sap and was once used by the Orang Asli community for hunting.
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Kenderong & Kerunai: The Legend of Two Brothers Turned into Mountains in Gerik, Perak
In the Hulu Perak region, two peaks stand majestically near the town of Gerik: Gunung Kenderong and Gunung Kerunai. These two peaks appear like two human figures standing side by side but facing away from each other. This sight captures the attention of hikers and nature enthusiasts.
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AIESEC UTAR Empowers Perak Youth: Cleaning Sungai Larut, Planting 500 Trees & Teaching Life Skills
AIESEC UTAR has once again demonstrated a strong commitment to empowering youth and the local community through the implementation of major projects, ECHO 3.0 and SPEAK UP 13.0. Both projects were carried out across Perak from August 18 to September 14, 2025, involving over 100 young volunteers from
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Surau Kampung Seri Keramat: MAIPk Clarification, Facts, and Harmonious Resolution
The issue regarding the construction of a surau in Kampung Seri Keramat, Pasir Puteh arose when a building used for worship was built on private land. The building was constructed without official application to the Perak Islamic Religious and Malay Customs Council (MAIPk), and
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Yayasan Waqaf Malaysia Reaches Out to the Teluk Intan Community Through the Waqaf Warisan Tour Program
Yayasan Waqaf Malaysia Reaches Out to the Teluk Intan Community Through the Waqaf Warisan Tour Program. On September 28, 2025, Yayasan Waqaf Malaysia, in collaboration with the Hilir Perak District Chief's Office, which fully supported the initiative by the Teluk Intan Malay Mosque Imarah Group, organized the Santai Komuniti Madani program.