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Tokoh
The Man from Bota: The Life Journey of the First Malay to Become an Estate Manager
This marks the beginning of his journey toward his appointment as the first Malay to be named an estate manager under the Harrisons and Crosfield company in 1962.
Fakta
Southeast Asia's Longest Railway Tunnel is in Taiping
The Ipoh to Padang Besar electrified double-track project made history as this 2,893-meter twin-bore tunnel is the longest railway tunnel in Southeast Asia. All tunnel safety equipment is managed by a system called the Tunnel Monitoring Control System located at the South portal.
Sejarah
The Story of Kampung Changkat Pinggan, the Lost Village of Perak
Today, many have heard the name Kampung Changkat Pinggan, but few realize that it is a village that no longer exists. Where did all the residents of Kampung Changkat Pinggan go?
Tokoh
Kitchen Garden by a Retired Navy Veteran at His Home in Lekir, Perak
Hamdan Ahmad Sapli started gardening around his home to fill his spare time. The Kitchen Garden developed by Hamdan Ahmad Sapli aims to encourage the local community to garden around their homes.
Tourism
Porpoises Exist in Kuala Sepetang, Perak
The presence of porpoises along the waters of the Sungai Sangga estuary in Kuala Sepetang is no longer a strange sight for the residents living in this fishing village.
Food
Cendol Anak Apak, The Most Vibrant Cendol in Ipoh
If you have some free time and want to try the unique cendol from Cendol Anak Apak, you can come along with your family or friends for a relaxing drink with them.
Sejarah
The History of Bagan Datuk in Perak
Bagan Datuk began to be explored around 1880, and the town of Bagan Datuk was opened in 1896. At that time, the location was known as Sungai Keling, and some referred to it as Pekan Baru.
Tokoh
Mamat Khalid's Early Life Before Entering the Film Industry
Mamat Khalid, a figure who made all of Perak proud, was born on April 6, 1963, in Ipoh, Perak—five months before the Federation of Malaya became Malaysia on the historic date of September 16, 1963.
Tourism
Marina Island, the First Man-Made Island in Malaysia
This man-made island, known as Marina Island, is vast and capable of accommodating various buildings across its total area of 316.9 acres.
Tokoh
Meet the Original Singer of the Folk Song Wan Lebo
The original singer of the folk song Wan Lebo is none other than Sufian Mohd Gamat, also known as Tok Pian by the local residents around the Teluk Bakong area.
Tokoh
Pak Man Telo, The Pioneer of 'Get-Rich-Quick' Schemes from Taiping
Osman Hamzah, better known as Pak Man Telo from Taiping, Perak, was the organizer of the most infamous 'get-rich-quick' scheme in Malaysia back in the day.
Food
Penjan Ubi Kayu, A Traditional Perak Delicacy Facing Extinction
Penjan Ubi Kayu, a traditional Perak delicacy facing extinction. Many of us in the older generation are familiar with the delicious taste of Penjan Ubi Kayu enjoyed on the front porch in the afternoon.