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Sejarah
HMS Malaya: A Warship Gift from the Sultan of Perak
In recognition of the progress brought by the British to the state of Perak in 1912, Paduka Seri Sultan Perak Sultan Idris Murshidul Adzam Shah proposed during a Federated Malay States meeting that the Federated Malay States should gift the British government a state-of-the-art first-class warship as a token of support for the British Empire.
Tokoh
The Sidewalk Math Genius from Parit, Perak
What is fascinating about him is that he is a math genius who loves to share his knowledge for free on the busy sidewalks of the capital city, without charging a single cent.
Tourism
A List of Islands in Perak You Might Not Know About
What do most people know about the islands that exist in the state of Perak? The answer is certainly none other than Pangkor Island. Did you know that Perak actually has more than 10 islands or clusters of large islands, each with its own unique name?
Fakta
The Uniqueness of the Perak Sultanate Hierarchy System
This unique system is quite complex to understand, so great care is essential to ensure it remains a symbol of the state's peace and prosperity. The Sultan of Perak ascends through a structured progression of royal titles, moving up one rank at a time until reaching the ultimate throne as the Sultan of Perak Darul Ridzuan. It is highly unique and distinct from other states in Malaysia, which typically use a hereditary system from the reigning monarch to their son.
Sejarah
The History of the Establishment of Courts in the State of Perak
Everything began after the Pangkor Treaty was signed in 1874. Since that treaty, the British attempted to gradually establish an English legal system in Perak until they successfully monopolized the legal system in the state.
Fakta
Where is the True Source of the Perak River?
It is said that the Perak River originates from two different mountain springs in Royal Belum, which meet at Lubuk Y and merge to form a river named the Perak River, stretching approximately 400km towards Hilir Perak.
Sejarah
The Tragic Story of Tycoon Foo Yet Kai from Batu Gajah
The story of a tycoon in Ipoh who hailed from Batu Gajah, Perak. He was a very generous man, but a tragic incident occurred at the end of his life.
Sejarah
The History of Kuala Kangsar, Perak
They paddled their sampans upstream until they reached a tributary on the left bank of the Perak River. In their estimation, this river mouth was auspicious, especially with its low banks, fertile soil, and beautiful scenery. Coincidentally, according to their count, this was the ninety-ninth river mouth, or 'Kuala Kurang Sa'.
Tokoh
Tuanku Zara Salim, the Beautiful and People-Centric Raja Permaisuri of Perak
Tuanku Zara is the great-granddaughter of the 24th Sultan of Kedah, the late Sultan Hamid Halim Shah, who was the father of the first Prime Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj.
Fakta
State Orders and Decorations Bestowed by the Sultan of Perak to the Meritorious
The conferment of Perak State orders and decorations is a highly prestigious ceremony as a token of appreciation from the Sultan of Perak to individuals who have contributed to the state of Perak. Are you familiar with all the existing Perak state orders and decorations?
Tourism
Perak Also Has a Floating Market in Pengkalan Hulu
Perhaps not many are aware of the existence of the Floating Market that has been operating on a lake in Pengkalan Hulu, Perak, since it opened to the public in December 2015. It is none other than Tasik Takong.
Lifestyle
Naming System for Perak-Born Children
Every Perak-born child and anyone marrying into a Perak family should know about the traditional naming conventions and titles used in Perak. While birth-order titles like 'along' and 'angah' are common elsewhere, Perak has unique nuances that modern society may have overlooked.