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Yee Woo Tai Ngok, The Mysterious Mansion in Teluk Intan
This mansion was the residence of the family of Taukey Woo Choy, who was of Cantonese descent. Woo Choy arrived and settled in Malaya from the Qing Empire of China before the Second World War.
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Forbidden to Set Foot in Sungkai for Seven Generations
According to a story passed down through generations, a man from the supernatural 'bunian' realm imposed two conditions on the Sultan of Perak because the Sultan wished to marry one of his family members, Puteri Buih.
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The Story of Sultan Idris II's Elephant Keeper
It all began in the remote forests of Gerik when, by divine fate, an elephant fell into a deep, muddy pit. The elephant became trapped and unable to free itself, crying out for help and sympathy to be rescued.
Tokoh
Who Was Tok Tambak Keramat Pulau Pisang in Perak History?
Syed Jalaluddin Ibni Syed Abdul Majid was a renowned Islamic scholar in Perak. He was a descendant of Syed Hussien Al-Faridz, the primary teacher and religious advisor to Sultan Muzaffar Shah I, the first Sultan of Perak, who was also the son of Sultan Mahmud Shah, the last Sultan of Melaka in 1511.
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The Story and Origin of the Name Teluk Bakong in Bota, Perak
There are 3 common versions of the story that recount the history and origin of how the name Teluk Bakong was chosen for the village.
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Perak Native Becomes First Malay Lecturer at the University of Oxford
Dato' Afifi, who hails from Batu Gajah, Perak, is the first Malay to successfully become a lecturer at one of the world's most prestigious universities. He was trained as a theologian and philosopher, with expertise in both the Islamic world and Western traditions.
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The Meaning of Darul Ridzuan for the State of Perak
The suffix Darul Ridzuan for the state of Perak is believed to have been accepted by the Sultan of Perak on the advice of scholars as early as the 18th century, between the years 1700 and 1799.
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The Origin and History of the Name Ipoh
The name of the city of Ipoh originates from the name of a tree. These trees produce a poisonous sap, also known as 'upa'. The poisonous sap from the tree had many uses, and it was used by the Orang Asli community for hunting animals.
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The Origins of the Name Taiping
The origin of the name Taiping was initially known as Klian Pauh, where 'klian' means mine and 'pauh' means mango.
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The History of the Labu Kubong Chenderong Balai to Ipoh Air Service
During the trial phase, passengers were charged a fare of $5.00 for a trip from Labu Kubong to Ipoh.
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The History of the 'Batu Tenggek' in Teluk Intan, Said to be 'Alive'
Not many memorial monuments are built using a single large granite boulder like the one in Teluk Intan. This makes the Teluk Intan World War Memorial unique, and it may well be the only one of its kind in Malaysia.
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How Did Mambang Di Awan Get Its Name?
According to a British official, George Maxwell, the place was named Mambang Di Awan because it was said that a 'mambang' or celestial nymph descended from Gunung Bujang, Melaka.