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The Significant Role of Kota Ngah Ibrahim in Taiping
Kota Ngah Ibrahim is a historic building constructed by Orang Kaya Menteri Paduka Tuan Ngah Ibrahim bin Jaafar, a prominent Perak dignitary famous for opposing British interference in the administration of Perak following the Pangkor Treaty in 1874. This fort served as the administrative center for the Larut district, which was under Ngah Ibrahim's jurisdiction at the time.
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The History of the War Cemetery in Taiping
The Taiping War Cemetery is a burial ground for soldiers who died during the Second World War and the Malayan Emergency. More than 850 casualties are buried here, including over 500 who remain unidentified to this day. The soldiers laid to rest here include British, Indian, and Malay personnel.
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The History of Parit Buntar, Perak
The history of the name Parit Buntar is said to have originated from the name of a leader, Tok Buntar.
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An Inscribed Stone on Pulau Pangkor?
Near the Dutch Fort, there is a Dutch inscribed stone located about 100 meters from the beach. Carved into the stone is an image of a tiger devouring a child.
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Beting Beras Basah Bears Witness to the Arrival of the First Sultan of Perak
The history of the Perak Sultanate began in the early 16th century, in 1528, when the first Sultan of Perak was installed at Beting Beras Basah.
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The Early History of Lenggong
According to local folklore, long ago, an Orang Asli (indigenous person) wanted to fell a massive tree. To illustrate its size, it was nearly four to five arm-spans wide.
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Perak Museum is the Oldest Museum in Peninsular Malaysia
The British began taking steps to construct the Perak Museum building in 1883.
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The History of Labu Sayong in Kuala Kangsar
According to local folklore in Kuala Kangsar, it is believed that the labu (gourd-shaped pottery) was originally brought to Sayong by Tuk Kaluk, who arrived from Minangkabau during the reign of Sultan Iskandar. Tuk Kaluk was known to have had a close relationship with the palace at that time.
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The Story of How Pulau Pangkor Got Its Name
Based on accounts from local elders, there is an old legend regarding the origin of the name Pulau Pangkor, the authenticity of which cannot be verified. However, this is the story passed down through generations to commemorate how Pulau Pangkor received its name.
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Getting to Know Slim River
The name Slim River is derived from two English words that translate to 'Narrow River' in Malay. This is because the British named the area after the narrow condition of the river here.
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The Origins of Batu Gajah, Perak
Batu Gajah began as a cluster of small villages within the Sungai Terap sub-district, developed under the leadership of a chieftain known as Sri Amar Diraja since the early 19th century.
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The History of the Name Tapah
Did you know that the name of the town Tapah in Perak comes from the name of a fish? Yes, the fish is the Tapah fish, a species of freshwater catfish in the Siluridae family that lives in southern Asia from Pakistan to Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia. This fish is also reported to be found in Afghanistan. Interesting, isn't it?