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By KT Leong IPOH, July 16, 2026 – In partnership with BHS Auto Hyundai Sdn Bhd, Hyundai Motor Malaysia (HMY) today opens the doors of its new Hyundai 1S showroom in Ipoh, Perak. Guided by its brand promise This marks another milestone in the company’s commitment to bringing innovative mobility solutions closer to customers in Malaysia. “At Hyundai Motor Malaysia, we are committed to bringing our brand closer to customers through a strong and sustainable retail network.

By Rosli Mansor Ahmad Razali IPOH: More than 2,000 football fans packed Ipoh City Hall Square early today to catch the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final clash between football giants Argentina and England on a giant screen. The atmosphere erupted with cheers across the city centre as Argentina secured a 2-1 victory over England in a thrilling encounter, booking their place in the final of the prestigious tournament.

By Rosli Mansor Ahmad Razali IPOH: Perak will supply up to 300 million litres of treated water daily (MLD) to Penang under a 40-year inter-state bulk water supply agreement, with the first supply expected to commence in the first quarter of 2032. The strategic collaboration is set to become a catalyst for economic growth in both states while strengthening national water security, particularly in supporting the expansion of industrial, agricultural and future development sectors.

By Zaki Salleh IPOH : The establishment of the Halaman Suri Sejahtera community centre, an initiative by the Perak State Secretariat for Women and Community Development, is timely in addressing the current needs and challenges faced by society. Halaman Suri Sejahtera has been developed as a safe, comfortable and easily accessible community centre to serve people from all walks of life.

By KT Leong In a follow-up to Ipoh Echo’s previous coverage of ConnecticaZen’s efforts to create awareness and promote safety and wellness among the elderly population, we caught up with the team behind ConnecticaZen to ask about their ResQLiv24 service.

By KT Leong & Pn. Sumathi Annamalai On 11 July, the Yayasan Ipoh (YI) Convention Centre was transformed with vibrant laughter. The Early Intervention Programme (EIP) and Day-care joined hands with the Occupational Therapy (OT) and Speech Therapy (ST) Units, to proudly stage their highly anticipated annual Sports Day. Guided by the theme, “Every Child Shines,” the morning proved that barriers exist only to be broken.

By Aida Aziz IPOH: The issue of illegal dumping will never be fully resolved without greater public awareness and responsibility towards protecting the environment. The latest case involves Kampung Orang Asli Sungai Tonggang in Ulu Kinta, where the growing pile of illegally discarded waste has become a cause for concern and poses a risk of contaminating the nearby river.

By Aida Aziz IPOH: Illegal street racing and reckless riding by “Mat Rempit” groups continue to plague residents of Olive Grove in Taman Pakatan Jaya, with locals claiming the problem has become increasingly severe. A resident alleged that no visible action has been taken by the authorities to address the issue, adding that illegal racing activities in the area have become more frequent and brazen.

By Rosli Mansor Ahmad Razali IPOH: The promised completion of upgrading and repair works on the escalator at Ipoh Railway Station by April has yet to materialise, with the facility still undergoing refurbishment works as of mid-July. A recent visit by Ipoh Echo/Peraktastic to the station found that work on the escalator upgrade was still ongoing, raising questions among commuters over when the facility will be fully operational again.

By: Zaki Salleh IPOH:  Caring for the community is a key pillar in building a more compassionate and resilient society. Although modest in scale, this commitment is demonstrated by the Pertubuhan Kebajikan dan Kemajuan Komuniti Bandar Ipoh through its JomBantu initiative. JomBantu is spearheaded by the Persatuan Usahawan Bersatu Ipoh Perak (PUBI Perak).