By Jaspal Singh IPOH: A 7-year-old boy who died after developing rashes on his palms, soles and mouth could be the first casualty of the hand, foot and mouth disease in Perak.

By P. Chandra Sagaran IPOH: The state government is negotiating with low-cost carriers AirAsia and Firefly to operate international flights from the proposed new airport in Batang Padang district.

IPOH: Doctors, nurses and other medical personnel should serve patients diligently and lovingly. Perak ruler Sultan Azlan Shah said service given with a sincere heart was a form of devotion to God.

By Jennifer Gomez; Brenda Lim KUALA LUMPUR: Local fish in ponds and rivers in Perak and the Klang Valley are in danger of being wiped out due to two highly aggressive predator fishes which are wreaking havoc in the waterways.

By Jennifer Gomez KAMPUNG GAJAH: Fisherman Muhammad Isa had a better than usual day last Monday from his day out in the river - he managed to haul in a 7kg patin (silver catfish), the only fish he caught from the outing.