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Malaysia's First Dredge Began in Perak
The first dredge was introduced in Malaysia in 1913 by Malayan Tin Dredging Limited in Batu Gajah, Perak. The last new dredge built in Malaysia was in 1985. For your information, the oldest dredge at that time reached nearly 70 years of age.
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Kampung Guru Teluk Intan, the First Teacher Housing Scheme in Malaya
The first housing scheme for teachers in Malaya, located at Kampung Guru Teluk Intan. Situated on Jalan Changkat Jong and just 2 kilometers from Teluk Intan town, Kampung Guru Teluk Intan was the result of an initiative by Mr. Weeratunge Edward Perera.
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Traditional Keris Maker in Bagan Serai, Perak
By using traditional manufacturing and old-school methods, the resulting products are of higher quality and more artistic. Every process from the beginning of production to the final touch requires precision to ensure the quality of every machete or knife produced.
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HMS Malaya: A Warship Gift from the Sultan of Perak
In recognition of the progress brought by the British to the state of Perak in 1912, Paduka Seri Sultan Perak Sultan Idris Murshidul Adzam Shah proposed during a Federated Malay States meeting that the Federated Malay States should gift the British government a state-of-the-art first-class warship as a token of support for the British Empire.
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The Sidewalk Math Genius from Parit, Perak
What is fascinating about him is that he is a math genius who loves to share his knowledge for free on the busy sidewalks of the capital city, without charging a single cent.
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A List of Islands in Perak You Might Not Know About
What do most people know about the islands that exist in the state of Perak? The answer is certainly none other than Pangkor Island. Did you know that Perak actually has more than 10 islands or clusters of large islands, each with its own unique name?
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The Uniqueness of the Perak Sultanate Hierarchy System
This unique system is quite complex to understand, so great care is essential to ensure it remains a symbol of the state's peace and prosperity. The Sultan of Perak ascends through a structured progression of royal titles, moving up one rank at a time until reaching the ultimate throne as the Sultan of Perak Darul Ridzuan. It is highly unique and distinct from other states in Malaysia, which typically use a hereditary system from the reigning monarch to their son.
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Where is the True Source of the Perak River?
It is said that the Perak River originates from two different mountain springs in Royal Belum, which meet at Lubuk Y and merge to form a river named the Perak River, stretching approximately 400km towards Hilir Perak.
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Tuanku Zara Salim, the Beautiful and People-Centric Raja Permaisuri of Perak
Tuanku Zara is the great-granddaughter of the 24th Sultan of Kedah, the late Sultan Hamid Halim Shah, who was the father of the first Prime Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj.
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State Orders and Decorations Bestowed by the Sultan of Perak to the Meritorious
The conferment of Perak State orders and decorations is a highly prestigious ceremony as a token of appreciation from the Sultan of Perak to individuals who have contributed to the state of Perak. Are you familiar with all the existing Perak state orders and decorations?
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Naming System for Perak-Born Children
Every Perak-born child and anyone marrying into a Perak family should know about the traditional naming conventions and titles used in Perak. While birth-order titles like 'along' and 'angah' are common elsewhere, Perak has unique nuances that modern society may have overlooked.
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Interesting Facts About the Rafflesia in Perak
In the state of Perak Darul Ridzuan, several species of Rafflesia have been discovered, which are typically only found in Pahang and East Malaysia. In Royal Belum specifically, there are three out of the 20 largest flower species in the world. Usually, this flower has five petals, but the one discovered in Royal Belum has the most petals in the world, with 10 petals, indirectly adding to the uniqueness of Perak in the eyes of the world.