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The Source of Spritzer Water in Taiping, Perak
The entire hill in Taiping where the underground water source is extracted spans over 300 acres and is owned by the Spritzer company.
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Kampung Boy Artist, Lat, Born in Perak
Datuk Mohammad Nor Khalid's most famous work, Kampung Boy, has been popular since 1979, not only in Malaysia but also internationally and across the globe.
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List of Airports in Perak
Don't be unaware of the airports located within the state of Perak. These are general facts regarding the list of airports in Perak, whether they are small, privately owned, military, public, or abandoned and no longer in use. Did you know that Perak has the oldest airport in Malaysia? It was built in 1929 for military use during the British colonial era.
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The Largest Roundabout Recreation Park in Perak
The 7.3-hectare roundabout is the largest in Perak. It also features a shallow 0.6-meter deep pool for children. There are also recreational areas such as a jogging track, relaxation spots, benches, and various exercise facilities. When children are playing in the water area, it is mandatory for them to be supervised by a guardian at all times.
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Tamar Jalis, the Most Famous Horror Writer from Beruas
Tamar Jalis is the pen name of a famous horror genre author in Malaysia. He is well-known for his work in the 'Bercakap Dengan Jin' (Talking to Spirits) series.
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Dabus Dance, The Warrior Dance of Perak
Dabus is a warrior dance from Perak that is slowly fading away with time. Initially, it was performed only by men wearing traditional Malay warrior attire from Perak.
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Strange and Massive Fish Found in the Perak River
What would you say if we told you there is a massive fish, nearly 5 feet long—as tall as an adult human—swimming in the Perak River?
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Charcoal Factory, The Oldest Industry in Kuala Sepetang
Mangrove charcoal produced in Kuala Sepetang is among the best quality in the world and is in high demand in Japan, the Middle East, and Korea. Beyond being used as fuel, charcoal is also utilized in the manufacturing of cosmetics, detergents, fertilizers, mosquito coils, and piling stakes.
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Menglembu Peanuts Now on the World Stage
Mention peanuts in Malaysia, and people will surely think of Ngan Yin's Hand Brand Menglembu Peanuts. For your information, Ngan Yin's Hand Brand is not only popular in Malaysia but also well-known in Singapore, China, Canada, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Australia, the United States, and many more.
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Western Film 'Anna and the King' Features Scenes Filmed on the Perak River
This film was mostly shot in Malaysia, particularly in Penang, Ipoh, and Langkawi, because the production could not obtain or faced delays in getting permission from the Siamese government to film in certain areas.
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3 Perak-Born Individuals With 'King' Titles
These three Perak-born individuals are often the subject of jokes and memes on Facebook. Each holds a 'King' title in different categories: the King of Police Reports, the World's Shaman King, and the King (Sultan) of Melaka.
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4 Place Names That Are The Same In Perak And Kelantan
If you are familiar with areas and place names in Perak, and you are driving towards Kota Bharu from Perak, you will surely notice place names that are almost identical along the road from Jeli to Machang. There are about 4 place names that are the same as those in Perak.