JKM Offers Autism Learning Subsidies for 30,000 Children
The Department of Social Welfare (JKM) has received an allocation under the 2025 Budget Policy to provide Learning Fee Subsidies for Children with Autism, benefiting 30,000 children. This subsidy aims to ease the financial burden of parents who are planning to enrol or have already enrolled their children with autism in Autism Learning Centres. Certified […]
It’s OKAY Not to Be OKAY: Let’s Talk About Depression
Depression is more common than we think — and it’s time we talked about it. In a meaningful effort to raise mental health awareness, UTAR Hospital is hosting a free public talk titled “It’s OKAY Not to Be OKAY”, featuring Dr. Choy Seng Kit, Consultant Psychiatrist at UTAR Hospital. 🗓 Date: 25 May 2025 (Sunday)🕚 […]
AKPK Article – Life After Debt : Both Sides Now
One woman’s journey through debt, redemption, and the hard lessons of credit It was a quiet, serene, misty November morning. The air hung heavy, thick and clammy against her skin, the smell of damp earth rising from the ground. The gentle morning breeze whispered through leaves, rustling branches. A sliver of orange peeked over the horizon, stretching […]
Empowering Hawkers, Elevating Cities: The MyKiosk Transformation
The Council received a total allocation of RM1,825,000.00 from the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) for the implementation of the MyKiosk project in two phases, namely in 2023 and 2024. This project aims to curb unlicensed hawking activities, prioritize the safety and comfort of both hawkers and customers, and standardize the design of […]
600 Join Ipoh City Day Colouring Contest
A total of 600 participants took part in the Colouring Contest held in conjunction with the 37th Ipoh City Day Celebration at the City Hall this morning. The contest was divided into four categories: Category A: Yellow (10–12 years) Category B: Green (7–9 years) Category C: Orange (4–6 years) Category D: Blue (Ipoh City Residents) […]
Kunjung Hormat ADUN-ADUN di Kawasan Ipoh Menemui Datuk Bandar Ipoh
Y.Bhg. Tuan Zamakhshari bin Hanipah, Datuk Bandar Ipoh telah menerima kunjung hormat ADUN-ADUN di kawasan Ipoh yang diketuai oleh YB Jenny Choy Tsi Jen, ADUN Canning merangkap Timbalan Yang Dipertua Dewan Negeri Perak petang tadi. Pada yang sama, Y. Bhg. Datuk Bandar Ipoh turut mengadakan perbincangan dengan ADUN-ADUN tersebut. Ia turut dihadiri oleh Ahli Majlis, Pengarah Kanan […]
Ipoh City Council holds town hall session with Buntong residents
Residents of Rumah Pangsa Harmoni, Buntong here finally can breathe a sigh of relief as the Ipoh City Council will carry out various repair and maintenance work soon. This is following a town hall session with the Ipoh City Council over the weekend. The council in a media statement stated that an allocation of RM1.3 million had […]
Mother’s Day celebration with MGR memories
Maruthur Gopalan Ramachandran popularly known as MGR, an actor, politician and philanthropist died 38 years ago but his memories linger on especially among his die hard fans. With this unforgetful yesteryears’ entertainment in movies acted by MGR, Persatuan Kebajikan dan Kebudayaan India Ipoh organised the “Kalaithai Vendraven 12 Innisai Kalai Vizha” show filled with songs and […]
Powerful Conversations and Community Spirit at “Embracing Neurodiversity” Seminar
The “Embracing Neurodiversity” seminar, organised by Rotary Club of Greentown in partnership with MMA Perak Branch, and Hospital Fatimah, brought together 110 participants from across Perak, Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Johor and Sibu in a one-day, power-packed event filled with learning, empathy, and inclusion. Officiated by YB Jenny Choy ,Deputy Speaker of Perak State Assembly the […]
Act Now: Limited Neutering Slots
The EXCO for Housing and Local Government, Majlis Bandaraya Ipoh (MBI), and the State Assemblyperson for Jelapang have announced a new opportunity for pet owners under the Perak Pawsitive Initiative: Subsidised Dog and Cat Neutering Campaign 2025. This campaign aims to promote responsible pet ownership and address the rising number of stray animals through subsidised […]
