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The Final Royal Decree and Message Three Days Before the Passing of the 33rd Sultan of Perak
On January 27, 1984, three days before the late Sultan Idris Shah II (the 33rd Sultan of Perak) passed away, he wrote an official letter as a royal decree addressed to the Honorable President of the Council and the Head of the Perak Islamic Religious Affairs Department.
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Interesting Facts About the Rafflesia in Perak
In the state of Perak Darul Ridzuan, several species of Rafflesia have been discovered, which are typically only found in Pahang and East Malaysia. In Royal Belum specifically, there are three out of the 20 largest flower species in the world. Usually, this flower has five petals, but the one discovered in Royal Belum has the most petals in the world, with 10 petals, indirectly adding to the uniqueness of Perak in the eyes of the world.
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The Forgotten History of the Teluk Intan Canal
A forgotten side of Teluk Intan's history: the Teluk Anson (Teluk Intan) Canal, which was of great service to the residents of the Lower Perak area at the time.
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The History and Connection of Madrasah Idrisiah with the Sultan of Perak
As is widely known, Madrasah Idrisiah was named after the late Sultan Idris I Mursyidul `Adzam Shah. He was the 28th Sultan of Perak and the founder of the madrasah. The institution was developed with the contributions of various scholars, one of whom we have previously introduced to you: Tuan Guru Sheikh Haji Nawawi bin Haji Tahir, who served as the religious teacher to five Sultans of Perak.
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The Taming Sari Keris is Kept in Perak
The legend of the Taming Sari Keris began when the Sultan of Melaka and his royal entourage traveled to Java to propose to the daughter of the King of Java. When the Melaka royal party arrived at the kraton (palace), a Javanese warrior named Taming Sari appeared and requested permission from the King of Java, Sang Prabu, to challenge the warriors from Melaka.
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The Story Behind the Construction of Most Clock Towers Across Perak
What lies behind the construction of most clock towers built around towns in districts across the state of Perak? Among the areas involved are Kampar, Parit, Ipoh, Sungai Siput, Kuala Kangsar, Parit Buntar, Lumut, and many more.
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Get to Know Raja Iskandar Dzulkarnain, the Raja Di-Hilir of Perak
His Royal Highness Raja Di-Hilir Perak Raja Iskandar Dzulkarnain ibni Almarhum Sultan Idris Iskandar Al-Mutawakkil Alallahi Shah II Afifurlah, who currently holds the position of Raja Di-Hilir Perak, was born on February 8, 1955, at Kuala Kangsar Hospital, Perak. His Royal Highness Raja Iskandar is the second youngest child and the eldest son of Paduka Seri Sultan Idris Shah (the 33rd Sultan of Perak) and Raja Muzwin.
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Malaysia's First Swimming Pool is in Taiping, Perak
The first man-made swimming pool in Malaysia is located in Taiping and was built in 1870. Interestingly, the water source for this pool comes from Bukit Larut, providing clean, chlorine-free water.
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Perak Royal Family Member Who Fell on the Battlefield
Raja Aman Shah became a Captain in the Third Battalion of Negeri Sembilan and served in World War II after Japan began its invasion of Malaya in 1941. When the armed forces of the Federated Malay States and the Straits Settlements were mobilized to face the Japanese army, he submitted his resignation as the District Officer of Port Dickson to focus on defending Malaya, even though he could have served without resigning from his position.
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The History of Malay Schools in the State of Perak
Originally, the main purpose of establishing Malay schools in Perak was to eradicate illiteracy among the Malay community.
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The Drafter of the Rukun Negara Was Born in Kampar, Perak
This Kampar-born native was the first Malaysian to receive a PhD from the Faculty of Arts at the University of Malaya since its inception. Beyond being one of the authors who drafted the Rukun Negara, he was the individual who established the History Department at Universiti Malaya in 1975.
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The Story of Why Taiping Did Not Become the Capital of Perak
There was a proposal to relocate all administrative centers from the town of Taiping to the city of Ipoh. This was suggested on the grounds that Ipoh was becoming increasingly advanced and its economy was growing at the time.