IPOH, Feb 23 — For a month from March 1, the city will play host to 10 local and foreign artists in the inaugural Asia Europe Art Exhibition. Exhibition curator Chin Kok Yan said the artists are from Italy, China and Malaysia. “They will showcase their individual speciality and the public are invited to witness … Read more
IPOH, Feb 22 — A diesel wholesaler company was fined RM95,000 by the Sessions Court here today after recording a guilty plea to a charge of selling diesel, which is a scheduled controlled item, to an unlicensed company two years ago. Judge Azizah Ahmad imposed the penalty on Chin Kah Hei, the director of Chin … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 22 — When I was away at university, one thing I missed dearly was the wide variety of fried noodle dishes so easily accessible here. Chow mein from the local Midwestern Chinese takeaway was not going to do it for me. And after one failed night out too many, licking my wounds … Read more
IPOH, Feb 17 — A father and his 11-month-old daughter died in a tragic accident that involved three vehicles along Jalan Kuala Kangsar near Klebang Restu here early this morning. Ipoh police chief ACP Yahaya Hassan said during the 7.21am mishap, the 20-year-old father who was driving a Proton Saga car that was involved in … Read more
IPOH, Feb 11 — Police are tracking down a ‘milkman’ who is believed to be involved in snatching two gold necklaces from a seamstress in an incident in Tanjung Rambutan here on February 8. Ipoh district police chief Assistant Commissioner Yahaya Hassan said in the incident at about 9.10am, the 38-year-old woman was approached by … Read more
IPOH, Feb 10 — A 45-year-old woman has lost RM168,400 after falling victim to a bogus health ministry officer who claimed that she had taken several controlled medicines from the Penang Hospital. Ipoh district police chief ACP Yahaya Hassan said the victim, who works as a government agency officer from Taman Tawas Gemilang, received a … Read more
IPOH, Feb 7 — The Magistrate’s Court here has set March 21 for mention of the case involving a senior police officer charged with the murder of a secondary school boy in December last year. Magistrate S. Punitha made this decision following the request from the prosecution, led by Deputy Public Prosecutor Afzainizam Abdul Aziz, … Read more
IPOH, Feb 6 — Chuen Mun Wai tries his level best to be as meticulous as possible as one of the last traditional lantern makers, With nobody expressing their interest to learn and continue with the dying art, Chuen hopes his handiwork will ‘live’ as long as possible. According to the 45-year-old, if kept properly, … Read more
IPOH, Feb 6 — Chuen Mun Wai tries his level best to be as meticulous as possible as one of the last traditional lantern makers, With nobody expressing their interest to learn and continue with the dying art, Chuen hopes his handiwork will ‘live’ as long as possible. According to the 45-year-old, if kept properly, … Read more
IPOH, Feb 5 — Police have detained a local man and his fiancée suspected to be involved in the hit-and-run of a police officer who was on a crime prevention patrol in Jalan Tanjung Rambutan-Chemor last night. Ipoh district police chief ACP Yahaya Hassan said in a statement tonight, acting on information received from the … Read more
