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An Ipoh married couple has been charged with trafficking 480.6 grammes of MDMA at the Magistrate's Court, potentially facing the death sentence if convicted under Malaysia's strict narcotics legislation.
Malaysia's decision to host MATTA Connect 2026 in Ipoh rather than Kuala Lumpur signals a strategic pivot toward developing regional tourism hubs. The event aims to attract international buyers and operators to experience Perak's diverse attractions firsthand.