Floods: Number of evacuees in Perak increases to 130

Floods: Number of evacuees in Perak increases to 130

IPOH: The number of flood evacuees in Perak has increased to 130 people, with more expected to be relocated to 10 temporary relief centres in five districts. A state Disaster Management Committee spokesman said as of 8pm, the number of victims seeking shelter at SK Matang Gelugor in Larut, Matang and Selama has increased from … Read more

Man found dead at Ipoh hypermarket entrance

Man found dead at Ipoh hypermarket entrance

IPOH: A 64-year-old man has been found dead at the entrance of a hypermarket in Klebang, near Ipoh. Ipoh OCPD Asst Comm Abang Zainal Abidin Abang Ahmad said the district police headquarters received information from the public at about 6.13pm on Friday (Oct 25) that the victim was unconscious. Initial investigations revealed the local man … Read more

Sunway Ipoh City to receive further RM4bil in gross development value

Sunway Ipoh City to receive further RM4bil in gross development value

IPOH: Sunway Ipoh City in Tambun will receive a further RM4bil in gross development value (GDV) from the Sunway Group. The investment is meant to develop a hospital, an education hub, a hotel and a convention centre at the integrated township in the next 10 to 15 years. Its founder and chairman Tan Sri Sir … Read more

Architects from other countries welcome to participate in public market design competitions, says Nga

Architects from other countries welcome to participate in public market design competitions, says Nga

IPOH: Architects from other countries will be welcomed to take part in future public market architectural design competitions, says Nga Kor Ming. The Housing and Local Government Minister said he would open up the competition internationally to look for the best designs. “If anyone from Paris, London or Bangkok wants to compete, they are welcome. … Read more