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Sultan Nazrin Shah has formally inaugurated the Merdeka Hall in Manjung, a RM12.7 million venue with 2,500-person capacity that will support the district's bid to achieve Tourism and Maritime City status by 2030.
Malaysia's decision to host MATTA Connect 2026 in Ipoh underscores a deliberate strategy to elevate secondary destinations and ensure tourism revenue reaches beyond major hubs like Kuala Lumpur and Penang.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has pledged RM15.3 million to strengthen religious and pondok schools in Perak, reaffirming the Madani government's commitment to upgrading Islamic education infrastructure across the nation.