Dato' Mohd Zolkafly Harun, representing the Perak Menteri Besar, delivering his welcome speech.

SUNGAI SIPUT, 30 September 2023 – HRH Sultan of Perak Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah officiated the opening of Perak Agrofest 2023 at Ladang Infoternak here today.

LARUT, 3 November 2024 - The National Audit Department (JAN) has upgraded 10 projects in Kampung Masjid Ijok as the 2nd MADANI Adopted Village in Perak.

The projects started in early August 2024 and was fully completed by the end of October 2024.

Auditor-General Datuk Wan Suraya Wan Mohd Radzi said the decision to upgrade the 10 projects was the result of the collaboration of the MADANI Adopted Village Committee, Perak State Government, and Larut Matang and Selama Irrigation and Drainage Department, involving an allocation of RM2.5 million.

"Among the projects implemented were the upgrading of roads and drains at Jalan Wan Jaafar, and the maintenance of the drainage system and Sungai Ijok to address the flood problem which also involves nearby areas.

Next is to upgrade the playground equipment and futsal court to a more comfortable and covered one. There is also a project to build an open hall and maintain a fence at Sekolah Kebangsaan Haji Wan Jaafar, benefiting 198 students from years one to six, 21 students under the Special Integration Education Programme (PPKI) and 11 pre-school students, as well as teachers to carry out outside of classroom activities or school assemblies.

"Then there is the project to install solar lights and repair facilities in the surrounding area, as well as upgrading the Rural Development Stall and Arena Square, which can give a new breath for traders to do business in a conducive and comfortable atmosphere. Lastly, the maintenance project of Masjid Toh Paduka to provide comfort to the congregation and mosque parishioners to worship," she elaborated.

She added that she strongly supports Community Based Tourism activities coordinated by the Selama District Council and Selama District and Land Office to create more job opportunities and thus developing the local economy.

"I understand that Selama district is becoming increasingly popular as an ecotourism destination with 7 Lata here being recognised as the 12th Icon of Perak in 2021. Coincidentally, Kampung Masjid Ijok is located along the route to two of the seven waterfalls, namely Lata Puteh and Lata Titi Dua. Yesterday, I had the opportunity to go there and to Lata Tebing Tinggi, Kampung Ulu Mengkuang, which is not far from here," she said when officiating the Launch Ceremony of MADANI Adopted Village here.

Also present were Larut Matang and Selama Territorial Chief Dato' Seri Wan Mohd. Isa Wan Mohd. Razalli, State Secretary Dato' Ahmad Suaidi Abdul Rahim, State Rural Development, Plantation, Agriculture and Food Industry Committee Chairman Dato' Mohd Zolkafly Harun, representing Menteri Besar Dato' Seri Saarani Mohamad, and State Financial Officer Dato' Mohd Zaki Mahyudin.

Source : Corporate, SUK Perak.