23 articles
Mitos
Folklore: The Origin of the Name Batu Gajah
Once upon a time, there was a Sang Kelembai who was grieving because their child had just passed away after being struck by a fallen tree.
Mitos
The Myth of the Letter 'A' for Perak Vehicle Registration
Vehicle registration numbers in the state of Perak did not originally start with the letter A, but with the letters PK.
Mitos
The Tale of the Were-Tiger in the Writings of the British Resident of Perak
In a book written by Sir Frank Athelstane Swettenham during his tenure as the British Resident of Perak, he recounts tales of were-tigers in the state.
Mitos
The Folklore of 'Buluh Apa' in Tanah Abang, the First Administrative Center of Perak
Two stories of two young men who quarreled over the name of a bamboo plant in Tanah Abang, leading to bloodshed.
Mitos
The Mystery of Tasik Pauh Janggi at Beting Beras Basah, Perak
Tasik Pauh Janggi has been considered a mysterious area for centuries, dating back to before the arrival of Sultan Mudzaffar Shah I (the first Sultan of Perak) in the state of Perak.
Mitos
The Mystery of Kota Raja Bersiong in Selama
Many are unaware of the existence of Kota Raja Bersiong, which has long been situated in the mukim of Ijok, Selama. Regardless of the stories, the question remains: is the Raja Bersiong a myth, or did he truly exist?
Mitos
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.
Mitos
The Fascinating Myth of Lata Kinjang
According to local folklore, Lata Kinjang got its name because there were once many barking deer (kijang) in the area, so much so that the British who hunted them pronounced the animal's name as 'kinjang', and the name has remained ever since.
Mitos
The Legend of Puteri Limau Purut in Perak (Part 3)
The King of Aceh commanded the Bendahara of Perak to retrieve the durian fruit requested by his queen, threatening him with execution if he failed. The Bendahara accepted the order but requested a one-week extension, which the King granted. The Bendahara then returned to his prison cell.
Mitos
The Legend of Puteri Limau Purut in Perak (Part 2)
The King of Aceh's wrath could no longer be reasoned with, and without any warning, Aceh attacked Perak. The Bendahara of Perak was not at Kota Geronggong when the attack occurred as he was seeking treatment in Ulu Kinta. Due to the lack of preparation for war, Perak was defeated. The Sultan of Perak was captured and taken to Aceh to be imprisoned.
Mitos
The Legend of Puteri Limau Purut in Perak (Part 1)
As the story goes, one day a royal delegation from Aceh arrived at the Sultan of Perak's palace in Geronggong to propose to Puteri Limau Purut. The delegation was granted an audience with the Sultan to present their purpose. After hearing their request, the Sultan ordered that the answer be deferred to a later time. The delegation then returned to their own land to report the delay.