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The Story Behind the Construction of Most Clock Towers Across Perak
What lies behind the construction of most clock towers built around towns in districts across the state of Perak? Among the areas involved are Kampar, Parit, Ipoh, Sungai Siput, Kuala Kangsar, Parit Buntar, Lumut, and many more.
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Get to Know Raja Iskandar Dzulkarnain, the Raja Di-Hilir of Perak
His Royal Highness Raja Di-Hilir Perak Raja Iskandar Dzulkarnain ibni Almarhum Sultan Idris Iskandar Al-Mutawakkil Alallahi Shah II Afifurlah, who currently holds the position of Raja Di-Hilir Perak, was born on February 8, 1955, at Kuala Kangsar Hospital, Perak. His Royal Highness Raja Iskandar is the second youngest child and the eldest son of Paduka Seri Sultan Idris Shah (the 33rd Sultan of Perak) and Raja Muzwin.
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Malaysia's First Swimming Pool is in Taiping, Perak
The first man-made swimming pool in Malaysia is located in Taiping and was built in 1870. Interestingly, the water source for this pool comes from Bukit Larut, providing clean, chlorine-free water.
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Malaysia's First Father of Education from Chemor
The first individual in Malaysia to be awarded the title of Father of Education for his services and excellence in efforts to improve the quality of education.
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Meet the Keris Makers for the Agong and the Sultan of Perak
As far as is known, they are the only complete keris makers in Malaysia, handling the process from start to finish.
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3 Perak Royals Every Perakian Must Know
It is very unique and different from other states in Malaysia, which use a hereditary system from the reigning Sultan to his son.
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Sultan of Perak, The First Sultan to Hold a PhD
The Sultan of Perak holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Political Economy and Government from Harvard University, USA, which indirectly makes Sultan Nazrin the first Sultan in Malaysia to hold a PhD.
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Perak Native Becomes Brand Ambassador for Kiss Me Candy
Does anyone here remember the Kiss Me candy brand? Do you remember who the ambassador for Kiss Me candy was? She was absolutely beautiful...
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The History of Aceh's Rule in Perak
The year 1573 marked the moment when Perak was invaded by Aceh, sharing the same fate as the state of Johor.
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Rashid Maidin, A Senior Malay Leader in the Malayan Communist Party
Rashid was said to have been born into a poor family in Kampung Gunung Mesah, Gopeng. He was the eldest of eight siblings. Rashid completed his primary education up to standard five in a Malay school but later took English courses at night school and also studied via correspondence.
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Malaysia's First Telephone Line Installed Between Taiping and Kuala Kangsar
At that time, the terrain of the Malay states was covered in dense forests and vast swamps, which indirectly became the main obstacle to establishing an efficient communication system.
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Prehistoric Paintings in Gua Tambun
It is said that these priceless ancient paintings were discovered in 1959 by Lieutenant R. L. Rawlings while on patrol during the Malayan Emergency.