A federal minister’s visit to Perak to review stalled Pan Borneo highway link projects is being watched as more than a routine inspection. It raises questions…
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Why Perak Is Watching the Pan Borneo Link Review
Perak's water tariff overhaul sparks protests across low-cost housing
For families packed into terrace homes along the older stretches of Ipoh and the surrounding Kinta Valley, a monthly water bill is rarely just a line item. It…
Jelapang Residents Press for Action Over Industrial Air Pollution
For years, families living on the edges of Jelapang's industrial corridor have grown accustomed to a thin film of grime on their window sills and the smell of…
Perak Civil Service Chief Sacked Over Procurement Irregularities
The most senior civil servant in Perak has been relieved of duties following allegations of procurement irregularities, a removal that has sent ripples through…
Perak forms dedicated taskforce to crack down on illegal tin mining
The Menteri Besar of Perak has unveiled a special taskforce aimed at curbing unlawful tin extraction activities that have resurfaced across the state. The move…
Ipoh Heritage Trail Sets Its Sights On Domestic Tourism
Ipoh is positioning its historic centre as a major domestic travel draw, with Perak’s tourism authorities aiming to bring two million Malaysian visitors to a…
Sultan’s Land Decree Puts Kinta Valley Development Under Scrutiny
A royal warning on Malay reserve land in Perak has unsettled the property industry across the Kinta Valley, where developers have spent years assembling land,…
Tapah Halal Hub Delay Raises Questions Over Perak’s Delivery Model
Plans for a halal industrial hub in Tapah, Perak, have been slowed by a dispute involving payments to the appointed contractor, raising concerns about project…
Audit Call Puts Perak’s Public Transport Spending Under Scrutiny
A call by Perak’s opposition leader for an audit of public transport spending has placed the state’s transport policy under sharper public scrutiny. The demand…
Bagan Datuk Voters Split Over Federal Fisheries Policy Changes
Along the muddy estuaries of Bagan Datuk, fishing policy is a household issue rather than an abstract federal debate. A change to licensing, vessel zoning,…