Cops deny hitting motorcyclist during anti-illegal racing operation in Jelapang

IPOH: The police have denied allegations that a motorcyclist was hit during an anti-illegal racing operation at Jelapang here. Responding to a one-minute 21-second video that had gone viral on X (formerly Twitter) which showed a group of people crowding near a police car, Ipoh OCPD Asst Comm Yahaya Hassan said that there is no truth...

A drone photo taken by the residents showing part of the clearing works at the green area behind Taman Saikat.

Tourist attraction still in operation despite halt order, say Taman Saikat residents

IPOH: Although road and cafe construction works have stopped at the limestone hills area of Taman Saikat, the operations of the Qing Xin Ling Leisure and Cultural Village is still ongoing, say residents. Its Residents Association committee member D. Balakumaran said a meeting was held on July 31 between the residents, the Ipoh City Council representatives,...

Govt retiree loses nearly RM550,000 to crypto investment scam

IPOH: A 70-year-old government retiree in Hutan Melintang has lost RM542,171 in a cryptocurrency investment scam. Perak police chief Comm Datuk Seri Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri said the victim lodged a police report on the matter at 4.34pm on July 30. Comm Mohd Yusri said the incident happened on Jan 8, when the victim was at his...

Police identify suspects in Tanjung Rambutan roadside fight

IPOH: Police here have identified the suspects involved in a fight along a road near Tanjung Rambutan. When contacted, Ipoh OCPD ACP Yahaya Hasan advised the suspects to come forward to the nearest police station. “It is believed that the suspects are in their 20s. We have yet to make any arrests but are actively looking for...

Ipoh motorists advised not to use uncompleted road between Meru Raya, Klebang

IPOH: Motorists are advised not to use the uncompleted new road connecting Meru Raya and Klebang, says Datuk Rumaizi Baharin. The Ipoh City Council mayor said the road would only be officially opened on Aug 15. “I was told that vehicles have been using that road. I would like to inform the drivers that if anything should...

Married couple freed from drug trafficking charges in Ipoh

IPOH: A married couple were acquitted of a drug trafficking charge at the High Court here. Justice Datuk Abdul Wahab Mohamed ruled that the prosecution had failed to establish a prima facie case against Muhammad Yasmi Mohammad Yasin and Rossuhli Ikhsan, and ordered both to be discharged. The couple had been charged under Section 39B(1)(a) of the...

Elderly man given 38-year prison sentence for murder in Ipoh

IPOH: An elderly man has been sentenced by the High Court here to 38 years in jail for murdering an elderly woman at Kampung Pasir Panjang Laut in Manjung three years ago. Ipoh High Court Justice Datuk Abdul Wahab Mohamed ordered Mohamad Shaharudin Zakaria, 68, to serve the jail term from the date of his arrest. Justice...

Pupil traumatised after toilet mishap

IPOH: A nine-year-old pupil is so fearful of having a ceramic toilet fall on her again that she wants a friend to accompany her to the school loo. Nur Alisha Adawiyah Mohd Yusri, from SK Perpaduan, said she was scared after the falling cistern hit her head and shoulder. “I’m a bit afraid now and I will...

Admitted rapist now pleads guilty to sexually harassing a child

Admitted rapist now pleads guilty to sexually harassing a child

IPOH: The former construction labourer who pleaded guilty to raping a public servant in April has now been charged with sexually harassing an 11-year-old girl. Hassan Ahmad, 43, pleaded guilty to the charge under Section 14 (a) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017 before Sessions Court judge Ainul Shahrin Mohamad here on Thursday (July...

YouTube Sensation S. Pavithra Is This Year’s Ipoh City Icon

S. Pavithra has been selected as this year’s Ipoh City Icon by the Ipoh City Council (MBI). Ipoh mayor Datuk Rumaizi Baharin explained that Pavithra was chosen as she was born in Buntong. The 28-year-old Malaysian is among the 10 individuals who have been selected by the committee. Source: Bernama Since conquering the YouTube sphere, this talented cook...