IPOH: The Perak Wildlife and National Parks Department (Perhilitan) is monitoring the surroundings of Pantai Teluk Batik following the sighting of a crocodile in the area on Thursday (Dec 12). State director Yusoff Shariff said no traps have been set as the department is prioritising observation, and urged visitors the area to be careful. "We advise the...
PETALING JAYA: Perak PAS commissioner Razman Zakaria has apologised to Nga Kor Ming over a statement issued by him accusing the Teluk Intan MP of being involved in a parade where participants waved Chinese national flags. In a statement posted to the Perak PAS Facebook page on Wednesday (Dec 11), Razman apologised and admitted that he...
SITIAWAN: A Fire and Rescue Department team has rescued four individuals who found themselves trapped in swiftly moving water while fishing under the Raja Permaisuri Bainun Bridge in Sitiawan in the early hours of Thursday (Dec 12) morning. Perak Fire and Rescue assistant director (operations) Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad said that his team was alerted to the...
GOPENG: The driver of a Penang-bound express bus abandoned his vehicle during an integrated operation targeting commercial vehicles at the Gopeng Rural Transformation Centre here Thursday (Nov 28) night. The bus was carrying 11 passengers from Kuala Lumpur's Southern Integrated Terminal to Sungai Nibong. An inspection of the vehicle found what is believed to be drug paraphernalia. National...
KUALA KANGSAR: The Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah, has conferred state awards and medals on 153 recipients at Istana Iskandariah in conjunction with the ruler's 68th birthday celebration. His Royal Highness was accompanied by Raja Permaisuri Perak Tuanku Zara Salim at the investiture ceremony on Saturday (Nov 16). Raja Muda Perak Raja Jaafar Raja Muda Musa,...
PETALING JAYA: Muay Thai athlete, Nur Amisha Azril Rizal (pic, left), has been awarded the Pingat Jasa Kebaktian (PJK), a Medal of Honour from the State of Perak, by the Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah, which has inspired her to continue achieving greatness. Nur Amisha described the award as an invaluable honour in her...
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...
KUALA LUMPUR: Thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds are expected to affect eight states until noon on Monday (Nov 11) according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia). In a warning issued at 8.40 am, MetMalaysia said that the areas affected include all of Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya, as well as several districts in Selangor, namely Kuala...
KUALA KANGSAR: The Sultan of Perak Sultan Nazrin Shah has presented state awards and medals to 56 people in conjunction with His Royal Highness's birthday on Nov 1. Raja Permaisuri of Perak Tuanku Zara Salim was also present at the investiture ceremony held at Istana Iskandariah here on Saturday (Nov 9). The recipients were led by Keeper...
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...
