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Sejarah
Victoria Bridge in Kuala Kangsar is Over 117 Years Old
This bridge was built in 1897 and inaugurated by the then Sultan of Perak, Sultan Idris Murshidul Azam Shah, on March 21, 1900. Counting from its inauguration date, this bridge is over 117 years old.
Fakta
The Story of the Abandoned Casuarina Inn in Taiping
Once considered a grand budget hotel, the Casuarina Inn is located at the Taiping Lake Gardens, Perak. Its striking design and British architectural style mark its unique history, remaining there today without occupants. It has been left abandoned for a long time, contributing to mysterious tales surrounding this hotel that no longer sees guests.
Fakta
Poco-Poco Dance Has Been Haram in Perak Since 2011
The Perak State Fatwa Committee meeting held from January 24 to 26, 2011, recommended banning the poco-poco dance or exercise on the grounds that it is linked to religious beliefs and spirit worship, based on studies stating it is often practiced in Jamaica and has Christian characteristics. The meeting decided that this ban would be gazetted.
Sejarah
Geluk, 16 Gold and Silver Vessels in the Perak Sultanate
The 'geluk' are small vessels made of silver and gold. There are 8 silver vessels and 8 gold vessels, which are used in the 'Istiadat Mengambil Air Bersiram Tabal' (Ceremony of Collecting Royal Bathing Water) at the 7 estuaries of the Perak River tributaries.
Fakta
Customs and Traditions of Perak Malay Weddings
Fundamentally, there are eight steps that a groom must follow to marry a young woman from Perak. However, these steps are not mandatory, and most people today no longer strictly adhere to them.
Sejarah
Beyond Bengal, A 1934 Documentary Film on the Forests of Perak
The documentary Beyond Bengal is a film directed by an American filmmaker named Harry Schenk. It is a documentary that chronicles an expedition into the jungles of Perak.
Sejarah
Communist Ambush on Police in Kelian Intan, Hulu Perak
A dark event that will never be forgotten by the families of police officers who served in Kelian Intan, Hulu Perak, when communist terrorists launched an ambush on the police on September 10, 1947, at exactly 7:30 AM.
Sejarah
Who Was the First Englishman to Climb Bukit Larut?
After the Perak War ended in 1876, the British moved the capital of Perak from Bandar Baru, Kg Gajah to Taiping. Due to the tropical climate of Malaya, which was quite hot for the British officials serving here, they turned Bukit Larut into a retreat by building many holiday homes, drawn by its cool and comfortable atmosphere.
Tokoh
The Comic Artist of Bidan Muda from Lenggong
The artist behind the comic Bidan Muda is a native of Kampung Raban, Lenggong, Perak. He is a respected comic artist named Abdul Halim Teh.
Tourism
Let's Take a Relaxing Vacation at Sahom Valley, Kampar
Sahom Valley is the perfect choice for a family getaway. Located in Kampung Sahom, Kampar, Perak, this retreat is the ideal destination for those seeking tranquility and an escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.
Sejarah
Panggung Lido, The Largest Cinema in Perak Around the 1960s
With a seating capacity of 1,215, Panggung Lido in Ipoh was arguably the largest cinema in Perak during the 1960s.
Fakta
Born in Parit, First Woman to Become Director-General of the Ministry of Education
Tan Sri Dr. Asiah Abu Samah set a record as the first woman appointed as Director-General of the Ministry of Education on November 27, 1991. Tan Sri Dr. Asiah Abu Samah was born on March 1, 1937, in Parit, Perak. She received her early education at the Malay Primary School, Kuala Kangsar.