Five-star ratings for eight councils in Perak

Zamri (second from right) receiving the Five Star Rating Award from Urban Well-being, Housing and Local Government Minister Tan Sri Noh Omar (left). Looking on are Zambry (second from left) and Perak State Secretary Datuk Seri Abdul Puhat Mat Nayan (right). —By SAIFUL BAHRI/ The Star

EIGHT local councils in the state have received five-star ratings from the Urban Well-being, Housing and Local Government Ministry.

Ipoh City Council, Manjung Municipal Council, Batu Gajah District Council, Taiping Municipal Council, Kampar District Council, Kerian District Council, Teluk Intan Municipal Council and Kuala Kangsar Municipal Council were given the recognition for their stellar performace last year.