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The Ministry of Education has allocated RM12.3 million to 123 schools across Perak to strengthen teaching quality, leadership, and student outcomes aligned with the Malaysian Education Blueprint.
The National Anti-Drugs Agency has dismissed rumours of a mass escape from its Bangi rehabilitation centre, clarifying that four inmates were apprehended in Perak after leaving the facility.
Sultan Nazrin Shah attended Perak's Warriors' Day 2026 celebration in Ipoh, where he inspected military personnel and officially opened Masjid An-Nur at Syed Putra Camp, completed at a cost of RM5.5 million.
Seven people, six of them siblings, have been charged in Perak with trafficking heroin. The case highlights the growing involvement of family networks in Malaysia's drug trade.
Six brothers have been charged in Ipoh's Magistrate's Court with trafficking 118.87 grams of heroin. The charges follow a police operation that uncovered the alleged drug syndicate operating within the state.
Police in Ipoh have arrested a 42-year-old man suspected of assaulting and threatening a municipal enforcement officer who was carrying out enforcement duties in Pengkalan district.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has pledged RM15.3 million to strengthen Perak's religious and pondok schools, reflecting the Madani government's commitment to advancing Islamic education infrastructure across the nation.
A villager in Kampung Orang Asli Perjek, Sungai Siput, was wounded when he attempted to drive away a herd of four elephants from his community. The incident highlights escalating human-wildlife conflict in rural Perak.
The Home Ministry's MADANI Strategic Partnership Programme brought government services directly to Lenggong residents, featuring engagement activities, service counters, and community participation events aimed at improving accessibility and building stronger ties between security agencies and the public.
Malaysia's government has reaffirmed its commitment to pondok institutions and religious schools as strategic partners in nation-building, emphasising that progress requires balancing infrastructure development with human values.
Perak's environmental authorities have directed a palm oil processing facility to cease releasing contaminated sludge into Sungai Sepetang following a catastrophic failure of its waste containment structure that devastated local fishing communities.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will launch the 2026 National Month and Fly the Jalur Gemilang Campaign at the Sultan Azlan Shah Institute of Health Training in Tanjung Rambutan on July 19, with around 3,000 expected attendees.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is actively searching for 40-year-old Megat Khairul Anuar Sulaiman, who faces charges under the MACC Act 2009 and has repeatedly failed to appear at the Ipoh High Court.
Sultan Nazrin Shah has officially opened the Sultan Nazrin Shah 69 Commando Camp in Ulu Kinta, Perak, a RM206 million facility spanning 338 hectares. The new base reflects the government's commitment to strengthening Malaysia's security forces.
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Perak police have recovered 208 live ammunition rounds and firearm-like objects during coordinated raids in Sitiawan, leading to the detention of a suspect linked to weapons trafficking activities.
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Perak police have dismantled a robbery gang that preyed on migrant workers by impersonating police officers. Three local men were arrested following an incident in Manjung involving a foreign worker.
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The Malaysian Prisons Department has pledged zero tolerance for misconduct following charges against five warders in Perak, underscoring heightened internal scrutiny and disciplinary measures.
The Perak Islamic Religious and Malay Customs Council has committed RM470,000 to sponsor 25 underprivileged youth in a maritime TVET course, aiming to develop skilled workers and improve socio-economic prospects.
A former assistant engineer at the Kerian District and Land Office has been charged with 146 counts of bribery involving RM183,500 allegedly received three years ago in what authorities describe as a significant corruption case.