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The World's Longest Cooperative Company Name from Teluk Intan
The record for the world's longest abbreviated name is held by a cooperative company from Teluk Intan, Perak.
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Perak Becomes the First State to Allow Online Divorce Applications
In this modern era of information technology, everything is at our fingertips, including simplifying the process of filing applications for Muslim couples seeking a divorce. A system known as MySolve has been developed to make it easier for couples experiencing marital issues to file for divorce. This system has been in development since early 2016.
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The Mystery Behind the Tomb of the 19th Sultan of Perak
This area is located right on the right bank of the Perak River, which was once the main artery for travel upstream and downstream throughout Perak, holding great secrets from the past. There are several graves, tombs, and an old Malay mosque that once stood strong but now sits in a dilapidated state; what is being hidden in this area, now covered by oil palm plantations?
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Who Was the Real Tok Kaduk in Perak History?
The story of Tok Kaduk has become a subject of jokes, folklore, and moral tales, but in reality, it is a story based on historical events that truly occurred in the State of Perak.
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The History of the Perak Mufti Institution
It all began during the reign of Sultan Iskandar, when the Perak Mufti Institution was established in 1935. In that year, as a start, Sultan Iskandar appointed Tuan Haji Muhammad Zain Bin Muhammad Amin as the first Mufti of Perak.
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3 Former Economic Sources of Perak
Everyone knows of Perak's past glory, when it was known as the wealthiest state in Tanah Melayu. The state was rich in natural resources and strategically located with ports that became hubs for international traders.
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Facts About the Perak Warriors Monument in Pasir Salak
This monument was built in the shape of a replica 'sundang' (traditional dagger) set against a background of the kelompang flower.
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Warta Perak, The First Malay Newspaper in Jawi Script in Ipoh
On February 6, 1937, it was Ipoh's turn to have its own newspaper with the publication of a trial issue known as Warta Perak, with its first official edition released on March 13, 1937.
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The Second Oldest Mosque in its Original Form in Perak
Built in 1888 by the Papan chieftain Raja Billah, who served from 1834 to 1911, the Papan Mosque is said to be one of the second oldest mosques in its original form in Perak, still standing strong on Perak soil today.
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Chenderoh Dam: A Catalyst for Development in Perak
This dam was built in the mid-1920s as a hydroelectric power scheme for the Kinta Valley region and was considered the largest construction project in the Malay Peninsula at the time.
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The Perak Exco Member Who Visits Villages to Teach Quran Recitation in Mosques
Do you know the Perak State Government Exco member serving as the Chairman of the Islamic Religious, Islamic Education, and Personality Development Committee? If you don't, keep reading as we at orangperak.com will briefly introduce him to you. This introduction is important so you know who holds office in Perak. We are referring to YB. Dato’ Drs. Mohd. Nizar bin Zakaria.
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The Lost Port of Kuala Sepetang
Many are unaware that the Kuala Sepetang port has existed since the era of Ngah Ibrahim, before the British used it as a port to transport tin ore from Perak to Penang. If well-preserved, the combination of a historic port and an old railway station could rival historic ports like those in Fremantle, Australia.