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KUALA KANGSAR: The Social Security Organization (PERKESO) contributions made by a hawker, Sofiahani Mohd Sani, during her lifetime provided relief to her family when they received compensation

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The heirs of a deceased hawker involved in an accident receive compensation from PERKESO | Ipoh Echo By Zaki Salleh Photo PERKESO KUALA KANGSAR: The Social Security Organization (PERKESO) contributions made by a hawker, Sofiahani Mohd Sani, during her lifet ...

TAIPING: The education sector needs to be involved in raising awareness among the public in developing historical heritage, in addition to the tourism sector.

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Education important for the development of historical heritage | Ipoh Echo By Zaki Salleh Photo SUK Perak TAIPING: The education sector needs to be involved in raising awareness among the public in developing historical heritage, i ...

We are constantly reminded to be mindful of our intake of high-sugar foods and beverages.

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Wellness: A Teaspoon is Enough, Less is More, None is Best! | Ipoh Echo BY: Rosli Mansor Ahmad Razali We are constantly reminded to be mindful of our intake of high-sugar foods and beverages. The World Health Organization (WHO) ...

There is a clock in the room at Studio 5. It has
stopped. It reads 4.49. I peek up every now
and then to see if it may suddenly tick again.

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Poetry Corner: CLOCK | Ipoh Echo Introducing a new series of poems by Julian Matthews. Julian is a writer and Pushcart-nominated poet published in The American Journal of Poetry, Autumn Sky ...

My purpose for writing this article is to share my knowledge to benefit all my readers, especially property developers and construction contractors in Malaysia. If I were younger, I would like to learn about prefabricated buildings to make more profit.

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Prefabricated buildings | Ipoh Echo By Koon Yew Yin My purpose for writing this article is to share my knowledge to benefit all my readers, especially property developers and construction cont ...

On January 19, as part of the SPM Candidate Examination Kit Contribution Programme 2023, the Ipoh District Youth Council (MBD) have successfully distributed SPM Examination Kits to as many as 281 students, in their preparation to sit for the SPM.

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281 SPM Examination Kits Distributed to Schools | Ipoh Echo By KT Leong On January 19, as part of the SPM Candidate Examination Kit Contribution Programme 2023, the Ipoh District Youth Council (MBD) have successfully ...

IPOH: The Perak State Agricultural Development Corporation (Perak SADC) is poised to enhance its income based on its past performance.

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Perak SADC Confident in Boosting Net Assets to RM4 Billion | Ipoh Echo By: Rosli Mansor Ahmad Razali IPOH: The Perak State Agricultural Development Corporation (Perak SADC) is poised to enhance its income based on its past perf ...

IPOH: Over 2,000 Grabfood food delivery service providers in this city are affected as their previously received pay rates have been reduced.

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Grabfood Riders in Ipoh Express Concerns Over Reduced Pay Rates, Many Consider Changing Job | Ipoh Echo By: Zaki Salleh IPOH: Over 2,000 Grabfood food delivery service providers in this city are affected as their previously received pay rates have been reduced ...

IPOH: The harrowing story of a mother and son living in filth and squalor has been resolved, with the 77-year-old Miram Kadir being taken in and cared for by one of her daughters in Ipoh. Additionally, Miram’s residence in Flat Taman Silibin has been cleaned up by the Ipoh City Council (MBI).

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Mother and Son Living in Filth: Mother Rescued but Fate of Son Remains Uncertain | Ipoh Echo By: Aida Aziz IPOH: The harrowing story of a mother and son living in filth and squalor has been resolved, with the 77-year-old Miram Kadir being taken in a ...

KUALA KANGSAR: The search and rescue (SAR) operation for a man feared to have drowned while fishing at the Chenderoh Dam in Kampung Chenderoh continued into Saturday morning.

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Boat Capsized: Search and Rescue Operation for Missing Man Continues | Ipoh Echo By: Aida Aziz KUALA KANGSAR: The search and rescue (SAR) operation for a man feared to have drowned while fishing at the Chenderoh Dam in Kampung Chenderoh ...

IPOH: Tourism Perak Management Berhad (TPMB) launches ‘Tourism Voucher ’ as a new initiative to further boost Visit Perak 2024.

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'Tourism Voucher #PromisingPerak' energizes Visit Perak 2024 | Ipoh Echo By Balqis Jazimah Zahari IPOH: Tourism Perak Management Berhad (TPMB) launches 'Tourism Voucher ' as a new initiative to further bo ...

IPOH: The Perak Police received two post changes, which are Chief of the Crime Prevention and Community Safety Department (KJPJKK) of the Perak Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) and District Chief of Police (KPD) Taiping.

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Mohamad Nasir has been appointed as the new Chief of Police for the Taiping District | Ipoh Echo By Zaki Salleh Photo IPK Perak IPOH: The Perak Police received two post changes, which are Chief of the Crime Prevention and Community Safety Department (KJ ...

IPOH: After three days of news coverage, the parking lot at Taman SPPK market, which has turned into an illegal dumping ground, still remains piled up with eye-sore-inducing garbage.

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The parking area with illegally thrown trash has not been cleaned yet, garbage is still piled up. | Ipoh Echo By Zaki Salleh IPOH: After three days of news coverage, the parking lot at Taman SPPK market, which has turned into an illegal dumping ground, still remains ...

If orange is the new black, are houses the new landfill?

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Garbage Vigilante: House or Landfill? | Ipoh Echo by KT Leong If orange is the new black, are houses the new landfill? Thanks to the eagle eyes of Ipoh Echo readers, another house being treated as a garbage ...

The Education Welfare and Research Foundation (EWRF), Ipoh Branch, collaborated with National Type School (Tamil) Ladang Strathisla (otherwise known as SJK(T) Ladang Strathisla), in a celebration of Ponggal earlier today.

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EWRF and SJK(T) Ladang Strathisla Celebrate Ponggal Together | Ipoh Echo By KT Leong The Education Welfare and Research Foundation (EWRF), Ipoh Branch, collaborated with National Type School (Tamil) Ladang Strathisla (otherwise k ...

Methodist Girls’ Kindergarten (MGK) held a celebration for their golden jubilee (50th anniversary) in conjunction with their Annual Graduation Concert at Impiana Hotel on January 14.

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MGK Celebrates its 50th Anniversary | Ipoh Echo By KT Leong Methodist Girls' Kindergarten (MGK) held a celebration for their golden jubilee (50th anniversary) in conjunction with their Annual Graduat ...

The Equestrian Association of Malaysia and Persatuan Ekuestrian Negeri Perak will be having a Horse Show at the Perak Turf Club from January 26 to 28 at 8am to 6pm.

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The Equestrian Club Hosting Horse Show | Ipoh Echo by KT Leong The Equestrian Association of Malaysia and Persatuan Ekuestrian Negeri Perak will be having a Horse Show at the Perak Turf Club from January 26 ...

The express bus caught fire, driver and passengers were safe

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MUALLIM: A total of 17 passengers and two drivers were saved after the express bus they were on was destroyed by fire at Kilometer 375.4 of the North-South Expressway, northbound, here early this morning.

It is understood that the bus was traveling from Johor heading north.

Perak Fire and Rescue Department Director, Sayani Saidon, said they received a call regarding the incident at 5:19 am, before members from the Slim River Fire and Rescue Station went to the scene.

The operation also received assistance from the Tanjung Malim Fire and Rescue Station.

"The express bus was 80 percent engulfed in flames, and during the incident, it carried a total of 17 passengers, 14 men and three women.

"All passengers managed to exit before the fire spread, and no injuries occurred.

"It is understood that the bus was traveling from Johor to the north," he said through statement here today.

He added that the fire brigade team carried out the extinguishing operation using three hose reels and one 100-foot jet stream through water from the vehicle's tank

Silibin – The Taman Silibin flats, appearing increasingly dilapidated and posing a threat to residents’ safety, urgently require repair.

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Residents Urge for Repairs to Deteriorating Taman Silibin Flats | Ipoh Echo By: Rosli Mansor Ahmad Razali Silibin - The Taman Silibin flats, appearing increasingly dilapidated and posing a threat to residents' safety, urgently ...

BSC Eldercare Centre, are organising a webinar with the topic of “Be empowered, let’s reduce the risk of developing dementia” via a Zoom session on February 3 at 4 pm.

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Webinar on Reducing the Risk of Developing Dementia | Ipoh Echo by KT Leong BSC Eldercare Centre, are organising a webinar with the topic of "Be empowered, let's reduce the risk of developing dementia" via ...

In Ipoh, a significant player in healthcare is actively revolutionising wound care for the elderly.

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Wound Concerns? | Ipoh Echo by Anne Das In Ipoh, a significant player in healthcare is actively revolutionising wound care for the elderly. Klinik Abby, under the guidance of the exper ...

Perak State Government Shocked by Plight of Mother and Son in Dilapidated Flat

Ipoh: The Perak state government is appalled by the distressing situation faced by a mother and her son living in a dilapidated flat. In response, the state will convene a special meeting involving various stakeholders, including the Ipoh City Council (MBI), to address issues related to public welfare.

The meeting, to be chaired by the State Secretary of Perak, Dato' Ahmad Suadi Abdul Rahim, is a direct response to the case of a mother and her son residing in a flat filled with garbage and sewage in Taman Silibin, Ipoh.

This initiative arises from concerns that there may be more families facing challenging living conditions despite receiving assistance from the Department of Social Welfare (JKM).

Chief Minister Dato' Seri Saarani Mohamad emphasized that the state government is deeply committed to addressing such matters to ensure that no citizens are left marginalized.

"It is not impossible that there are more cases like this in Perak if actively sought out. Therefore, the state government will not shy away from its responsibility in this matter," he asserted.

While expressing surprise at the news coverage of the mother and son's situation, Saarani acknowledged the state government's responsibility to assist all segments of the population.

"I admit that the condition of this flat is extremely severe, creating an environment that should not exist in the city of Ipoh. However, we refrain from pointing fingers at anyone. The Department of Social Welfare (JKM) has promptly taken the initiative regarding the mother and son," he added.

Saarani made these statements during a press briefing after visiting the flat in Taman Silibin.

The Chief Minister extended gratitude to those who brought the family's plight to the media's attention, with Ipoh Echo/Peraktastic being the first to report the story of Erwan Dahari, 46, who left his job to care for his elderly mother, Miram Kadir, 77.

A video depicting the dire living conditions of the mother and son in the flat garnered over 50,000 online views and numerous shares.

In response to the media coverage, Miram is now under the care of JKM, while her son requests to continue living in the same flat. Saarani assured that the residence would be cleaned to make it suitable for habitation.

Regarding the flats in Taman Silibin, Saarani noted that two blocks were in a severely deteriorated state. He revealed plans to identify the owners for further action, emphasizing that this was not an isolated case, as many flats in Ipoh are in similar conditions.