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One hundred twenty-three schools across Perak have been allocated RM12.3 million to launch transformative education programmes, targeting improvements in teaching quality, student outcomes, and school leadership as part of Malaysia's broader education reform strategy.
Malaysia's National Anti-Drugs Agency has rejected claims of a mass escape from its Bangi rehabilitation centre, confirming instead that four inmates were recaptured in Perak after absconding from the facility.
Seven people, six of whom are siblings, appeared in Ipoh Magistrate's Court on heroin trafficking charges involving 118.87 grammes of the drug allegedly distributed last week.
Police in Ipoh have detained a 42-year-old man suspected of assaulting and threatening a City Council enforcement officer. The alleged incident occurred in Pengkalan during a routine compound notice operation.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has announced a RM15.3 million allocation for upgrading religious and pondok schools in Perak, reaffirming the Madani government's commitment to strengthening Islamic education infrastructure across Malaysia.
An Orang Asli villager in Sungai Siput, Perak, suffered injuries after being attacked by an elephant while defending his community's crops from a four-animal herd that invaded the settlement.
Malaysia's government views pondok institutions and religious schools as strategic partners in nation-building, prioritising human development alongside economic growth, says Religious Affairs Minister Dr Zulkifli Hasan.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will officiate the 2026 National Month launch on July 19 at a Perak health training institute, with around 3,000 expected attendees and nationwide broadcast coverage.
Perak has recorded its strongest SPM examination performance in over a decade, achieving a State Average Grade of 4.49 in 2025 while significantly narrowing the achievement disparity between urban and rural candidates.
Malaysia's National Month 2026 campaign kicks off July 19 in Perak with the theme 'Malaysia MADANI: Kesejahteraan Dinikmati', emphasising shared prosperity. The main National Day celebration follows in Putrajaya on August 31.
Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming has avoided directly addressing his earlier commitment to resign if Umno achieved a landslide in the Johor election, choosing instead to emphasize his dedication to serving constituents.
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A married couple linked to illegal moneylending activities has denied involvement in a series of petrol bomb attacks in Ipoh, maintaining their innocence in court proceedings that expose growing criminal violence in the industrial town.
The Sultan of Perak has inaugurated the RM206 million Sultan Nazrin Shah 69 Commando Camp in Ulu Kinta, reflecting the government's pledge to strengthen Malaysia's security forces amid evolving threats.
An Ipoh magistrate's court has imposed a RM500 fine on a woman for using criminal force against Sultan Nazrin Shah during Perak's National Day celebration last year after she entered a guilty plea.
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Five officers at Taiping Prison have been charged with assaulting three inmates using batons. The case raises fresh questions about prison conditions and officer conduct in Malaysia's corrections system.
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The Prisons Department has reaffirmed its commitment to accountability after five warders faced charges in Taiping, signalling a hardening stance against institutional misconduct.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid has expressed his deepest condolences to the family of Muhammad Faith Fatih Abdullah Fattah, a six-year-old with autism who was discovered deceased in an oil palm plantation near Hutan Melintang, Perak.
Sultan Nazrin Shah inaugurated Sekolah Menengah Agama Rakyat Orang Asli Nurul Hidayah in Sungai Siput, describing it as a milestone for strengthening education and human capital among Perak's Orang Asli population.
The Sejahtera MADANI initiative in Perak has distributed RM2.3 million to 2,000 residents and will receive an additional RM3 million allocation to expand support for entrepreneurs, low-income earners, and students.
A former assistant engineer at the Kerian District and Land Office in Perak has been charged with 146 counts of allegedly accepting bribes amounting to RM183,500 over a three-year period, marking another significant corruption case involving local government officials.