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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.
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The Sultanate of Selangor Exists Because of the Sultan of Perak
How the first Sultan of Selangor was appointed, and how this narrative is closely linked to the 16th Sultan of Perak, Sultan Mahmud Syah II, who ruled Perak at the time.
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The Uniqueness of the Giant Well in Selama, Perak
What is interesting on the outskirts of Kampung Bagan Baharu is the presence of a giant-sized well.
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Malaysia's First Dredge Began in Perak
The first dredge was introduced in Malaysia in 1913 by Malayan Tin Dredging Limited in Batu Gajah, Perak. The last new dredge built in Malaysia was in 1985. For your information, the oldest dredge at that time reached nearly 70 years of age.
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Steamship Engine Sunk in Sungai Perak, Teluk Intan
A bit of clarification regarding the object said to be the head of a locomotive (train) that has been submerged for over 100 years at the bottom of Sungai Perak, Teluk Intan.
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The Story of Perak Celebrating Aidilfitri a Day Early in 1983
In 1983, for the first time in Malaysian history, Perak and Johor celebrated Hari Raya Aidilfitri a day earlier than the other states in Malaysia.
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Asia's First Toll Highway is in Slim River
Did you know that the first toll highway in Malaysia, and indeed the first toll road system in the Asian region, is located in our beloved state of Perak? The road connecting Slim River to Tanjung Malim was opened in March 1964. This 24 km dual-carriageway was named the Tanjung Malim - Slim River Highway.
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Chronology of the 10-Year Reign of Sultan Abdul Aziz, the 31st Sultan of Perak
The years of the late Sultan Abdul Aziz's reign as the 31st Sultan of Perak were highly challenging. It began with the Japanese occupation, followed by the rule of the MPAJA and communists, British pressure for the Malayan Union, and much more.
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The First Chinese Individual to Receive the Dato Seri Title in Perak
He was a Chinese individual who received the Dato title in 1963 and the Dato Seri title in 1966 from Sultan Idris II (the 33rd Sultan of Perak). This made Lau Pak Kuan the first Chinese person to be awarded the Dato Seri title by the Sultan of Perak.
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Traditional Keris Maker in Bagan Serai, Perak
By using traditional manufacturing and old-school methods, the resulting products are of higher quality and more artistic. Every process from the beginning of production to the final touch requires precision to ensure the quality of every machete or knife produced.
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The Legend of the Golden Crocodile Pond in Telok Bakong, Bota
The legend of the Golden Crocodile Pond began in the late 16th century in the Tanah Abang area. At the end of the 16th century, the administrative center of Old Perak, Tanah Abang, was ruled by Sultan Mansur Shah II (the 2nd Sultan of Perak).
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Lata Iskandar Waterfall, Born from the Mountains
Many who head to Cameron Highland via the Tapah road will surely not miss the existence of the waterfall known as Lata Iskandar. However, many mistakenly think it is located within the Cameron Highland district, Pahang. For everyone's information, the Lata Iskandar waterfall is actually located in the Batang Padang district, Perak.