![Car plunges into drain, two men killed Car plunges into drain, two men killed](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/71673053856_kemalangan.jpg)
Car plunges into drain, two men killed
Two men were killed when the car they were travelling in plunged into a drain in front of the Meru Raya Fire and Rescue Station, Ipoh today.
Sat Jan 07 2023
![RM654 mln for Socso's workers' rehab nuero-robotics and cybernics centre in Perak RM654 mln for Socso's workers' rehab nuero-robotics and cybernics centre in Perak](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/81654936264_MSaravananPecah.jpg)
RM654 mln for Socso's workers' rehab nuero-robotics and cybernics centre in Perak
RM654 million has been allocated for the construction of the SOCSO National Neuro-Robotics and Cybernics Centre, a modern landmark and a new revolution in workers' recovery and rehabilitation.
Sat Jun 11 2022
![Couple, daughter suffer burns in Ipoh fire Couple, daughter suffer burns in Ipoh fire](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/61651018686_Tigaberanakmelecur.jpg)
Couple, daughter suffer burns in Ipoh fire
The 32-year-old man sustained third-degree burns while his wife suffered burns on her arm and their daughter on her legs.
Wed Apr 27 2022
![Perak police investigate alleged outdoor concert viral video Perak police investigate alleged outdoor concert viral video](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/41644726761_DatukMiorFaridalat.jpg)
Perak police investigate alleged outdoor concert viral video
Preliminary investigation by the police found that the organiser of the event did not apply for a permit.
Sun Mar 06 2022
![Perak govt does not meddle in MAPS affairs - MB Perak govt does not meddle in MAPS affairs - MB](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/71595497676_maps.jpg)
Perak govt does not meddle in MAPS affairs - MB
Saarani said the state government did not have a locus standi to interfere in the affairs of the company.
Fri Dec 17 2021
![Public need not worry about visiting Bandar Meru Raya Public need not worry about visiting Bandar Meru Raya](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/81596282505_AzmiOsman.jpg)
Public need not worry about visiting Bandar Meru Raya
Members of the public need not worry about visiting public places in Bandar Meru Raya following the home quarantine flouter case involving a woman here.
Sat Aug 01 2020
![Perak Health Department identifies woman who allegedly violated home surveillance order Perak Health Department identifies woman who allegedly violated home surveillance order](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/51595302922_IpohWanita.jpg)
Perak Health Department identifies woman who allegedly violated home surveillance order
The Perak State Health Department (JKN) has identified a woman who allegedly failed to comply with the Home Surveillance Order (HSO) as well as the restaurant she visited in Bandar Meru Raya.
Tue Jul 21 2020
![Asia's first animation theme park in Perak to be completed in 2015 Asia's first animation theme park in Perak to be completed in 2015](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-01/61357776084_295x200.jpg)
Asia's first animation theme park in Perak to be completed in 2015
Asia's Animation Theme Park or known as 'Movie Animation Park Studios', costing RM450 million will shape up in Meru Raya here and expected to draw more tourists to the state.
Mon Mar 31 2014
![Robbers in Ipoh and Duke Highway not from same gang Robbers in Ipoh and Duke Highway not from same gang](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2012-10/71351599143_295x200.jpg)
Robbers in Ipoh and Duke Highway not from same gang
The three robbers shot dead in a police shootout in Bandar Meru Raya, Ipoh today were not linked to those gunned down at the Sentul Pasar toll plaza in KL yesterday, police confirmed.
Thu Oct 10 2013
![Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738813756_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security
Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked? Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51707394584_TBcancer.jpg)
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?
Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739535661_Congolesepeople.jpg)
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter
Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen? How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/41736248917_TBCANADAPM.jpg)
How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?
The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51720518165_OhmatdytChildrenK.jpg)
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns
Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-09/51725854695_ArtificialIntellige.jpg)
AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says
Over the next decade, AI is expected to redefine job roles rather than eliminate them.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41739334203_OpenAIlogo.jpg)
OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert
While OpenAI claims its tool rivals human analysts, AI inevitably lacks judgement, scrutiny and expertise that make good research valuable.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/81473819684_Headphone.jpg)
Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood
The power of music comes from our choices in what to listen to and the human agency we express in this act.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs? Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/41733826427_MigrantscrosstheE.jpg)
Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?
Nearly 700 boats carrying more than 36,800 people crossed the Channel between France and Britain in 2024.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste? US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/51733387237_DonaldTrump.jpg)
US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?
Sovereign wealth funds are usually associated with great wealth - Norway's 'oil fund' is estimated to be worth US$1.7 trillion.
Sat Feb 15 2025