Perak's palm oil mills have been ordered to install methane capture systems by 2026, bringing a major industrial environmental deadline into the centre of the…
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Perak mills move on methane capture before 2026
Perak allocates Hindu crematorium land after a decade of petitions
Perak’s state government has allocated land for a Hindu crematorium, bringing a decade-long campaign by community groups and worshippers to a decisive…
Police probe targets illegal gambling dens in Sitiawan
Perak’s police chief has confirmed that officers are investigating suspected illegal gambling dens operating in Sitiawan. The confirmation signals a focused…
Heritage group challenges Ipoh shophouse demolition plan
An Ipoh heritage group has filed a formal objection to the proposed demolition of pre-war shophouses in the city. Campaigners argue that the buildings are…
Perak Youth Council proposes a lower state voting age
Perak’s Youth Council has proposed a voting age reduction in state elections, asking policymakers to allow citizens aged 16 and 17 to vote. The proposal is not…
Kerian paddy farmers sue irrigation authority over crop loss
A group of paddy farmers from Kerian, Perak, has filed a lawsuit against the irrigation authority responsible for the area, alleging that failures in water…
State land award brings resort ties under scrutiny
Datin Seri Nila Amirudin, the wife of Perak’s Mentri Besar, Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari, is facing scrutiny over the direct award of state land for a resort…
Perak district hospitals face an emergency staffing crisis
Perak's hospital emergency departments have reported a staffing crisis across district hospitals, with doctors, nurses and support workers stretched to cover…
Perak Chamber Criticizes New Halal Certification Rules
Perak’s Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry has criticised new halal certification requirements that business operators say could impose significant cost…
RM50 million Bagan Datuk flood plan enters its delivery phase
The Perak government has launched a RM50 million flood mitigation scheme for Bagan Datuk, directing substantial new investment toward an area where intense…