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Nostalgia meets new thrills as Ipoh's Yik Fong Complex draws crowds with retro arcade revival

IPOH, June 12 -- While many new malls across Malaysia struggle to attract visitors, Ipoh's Yik Fong Complex is enjoying a nostalgic revival, thanks to the return of retro arcade games that are pulling... Read More


Perak police advise bus driver in UPSI crash to hold off on public comments pending probe; dashcam footage of accident sent for analysis

IPOH, June 10 -- Perak police have advised the bus driver involved in the tragic crash that claimed the lives of 15 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students to refrain from making any furthe... Read More


Vape ban under review in Perak as MB cites need for thorough study and stakeholder talks

IPOH, June 4 -- The Perak state government has not yet reached a decision on whether to ban the sale of electronic cigarettes said Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad. Saarani said several facto... Read More


Caught on camera: Mechanic pleads guilty to stealing woman's underwear in Ipoh

IPOH, May 13 -- A mechanic was charged in the Magistrate's court here for stealing a 46-year-old woman's underwear last week. Sin Kim Fatt, 48, pleaded guilty to the charge, which was read in Mandari... Read More


Perak Turf Club's bold RM6m makeover aims to revive its glory days for a new generation

IPOH, May 11 -- As horse racing continues to face dwindling popularity across the country, the Perak Turf Club (PTC) is undergoing a remarkable transformation. No longer just a venue for weekend bett... Read More


From racehorses to retail: Perak Turf Club's stables get second life as Asia's first 'stable market'

IPOH, May 9 -- Once home to more than 500 racehorses and the vibrant sounds of thundering hooves, the Perak Turf Club's (PTC) horse stables are being given a second life - this time, as Asia's first-e... Read More


Perak police seize RM4.6m worth of drugs, arrest four in Sitiawan and Lumut raids

IPOH, May 7 -- Perak police seized drugs worth more than RM4.6 million following the arrest of four individuals in two separate drug raids between May 5 and 6 around Sitiawan and Lumut, Perak. Perak ... Read More


Preserving a dying art: Inside Ipoh's last traditional print shop

IPOH, April 26 -- The Star Printing Shop may be the last of its kind, a living testament to the traditional art of hand-press printing. Established in 1933, the shop exudes a sense of timelessness as... Read More


'Thinking more broadly': PM Anwar says upgraded Ipoh airport to boost Perak's trade, tourism

IPOH, April 25 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the upgraded Sultan Azlan Shah Airport (LTSAS) here will serve as a significant catalyst for Perak's development, particularly in the are... Read More


Jalur Gemilang gaffe: National symbols must be respected, AI no substitute for human editorial judgment, says PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 -- The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) urged all stakeholders to exercise greater sensitivity and caution when publishing artificial intelligence (AI) created contents, especially... Read More