PETALING JAYA: Police have detained an individual to assist in the investigation of the discovery of a local man's body in a bedroom at a private treatment centre in Pasir Puteh, Ipoh, on Tuesday (Dec 31). Ipoh District Police Chief, Assistant Commissioner Abang Zainal Abidin Abang Ahmad, said his team received information regarding the 25-year-old victim...
IPOH: An accident involving a tanker lorry and three cars on the North-South Expressway has resulted in all northbound lanes being blocked, causing a 5km crawl on Sunday (Dec 22). PLUS Malaysia Berhad (PLUS), via an X post, reported that the incident occurred at Kilometre 264.4 of the expressway at 5:52pm. The tanker lorry skidded, coming to...
IPOH: The government has not lost sight of effecting reforms and remains on the right track, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister said that the government was being careful to ensure things are moving, albeit slowly, so things are done correctly. "We are a bit careful and will take a slightly longer time to ensure...
IPOH: A system to evaluate and ensure buildings or facilities are senior citizen friendly is being planned, says Sandrea Ng. The Perak local government committee chairman said the Senior Citizen Friendly Rating System is in the pipeline to be developed to ensure buildings or other public facilities are suitable for the elderly, as the country is...
IPOH: Police here are seeking public help to find a 15-year-old girl who is reported to be missing. Ipoh OCPD Asst Comm Abang Zainal Abidin Abang Ahmad said the girl, K. Rimashini, has been missing since Nov 12. "Anyone who has any information on the individual or her whereabouts may contact the investigating officer, ASP Mahani Mohd...
IPOH: The 17-year-old student, allegedly murdered by a senior police officer, was in critical condition after being struck by the officer’s car, the High Court here heard. A young witness testified that he saw the victim, Mohammad Zaharif Affendi Muhd Zamrie, writhing in pain and attempting to get up after the impact, but was restrained. "When I...
IPOH: Around RM200,000 worth of drugs were seized during a drug bust at a house in Jalan St John here. Acting Perak police chief Deputy Comm Zulkafli Sariaat said that along with the seizure, three arrests were also made at separate locations in the state. DCP Zulkafli said the drugs seized included 18,992g worth of heroin, which...
IPOH: The police will meet with several governmental and private agencies to discuss the mysterious loud noise that shook the city on Monday (Oct 21). Perak police chief Comm Datuk Azizi Mat Aris said he has instructed his deputy to arrange a meeting next Tuesday (Oct 29) to clarify the incident. "We will call about 20 of...
IPOH: The loud noise and tremor felt in several areas around Ipoh on Monday (Oct 21) have sparked new questions, with claims suggesting they were caused by a sonic boom from a fighter jet. This speculation follows a similar incident reported in Perth, Australia, last August. It involved four F-15 jets from the Republic of Singapore...
IPOH: A loud bang was heard across the city here, with some buildings also shaken from the incident. The noise, which sounded like an explosion, was heard in several areas, including Silibin, the city centre, Bercham and Gunung Lang, at about 11.05am on Monday (Oct 21). Some internet users on Facebook also claimed to have even experienced...
