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The History of Sikh Migration Through the State of Perak
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The History of Sikh Migration Through the State of Perak
Sikhs brought in from Punjab since late 1873 and their migration to Perak became a vital element in uniting the Sikhs within the Perak Armed Police (PAP) force.
21 Feb 2019 45
The History of Istana Ulu, a Legacy of Modernization in Perak
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The History of Istana Ulu, a Legacy of Modernization in Perak
This palace was originally the residence of the 28th Sultan of Perak, Sultan Idris Mursyidul ‘Adzam Shah, who reigned from 1887 to 1916.
21 Feb 2019 41
Malaysia's Last Javan Rhino Fell in Perak
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Malaysia's Last Javan Rhino Fell in Perak
Perak was once a favorite habitat for the Javan Rhino because most areas in Hulu Perak still possessed the characteristics of the Javan Rhino's preferred habitat.
20 Feb 2019 48
Unraveling the 1,001 Secrets of Pulau Kelumpang in Bagan Serai, Perak
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Unraveling the 1,001 Secrets of Pulau Kelumpang in Bagan Serai, Perak
For this expedition, I braved the open sea to reach a truly unique location: Pulau Kelumpang. Rumor has it that this site is part of the remnants of an ancient kingdom, the Selinsing Kingdom.
20 Feb 2019 74
The History of Aceh's Rule in Perak
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The History of Aceh's Rule in Perak
The year 1573 marked the moment when Perak was invaded by Aceh, sharing the same fate as the state of Johor.
19 Feb 2019 167
The History of Istana Negara in Perak
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The History of Istana Negara in Perak
The Istana Negara in Perak was the official palace of the Sultan of Perak, built on the current site of Istana Iskandariah at the peak of Bukit Chandan, Kuala Kangsar. Istana Negara was commissioned by the late Sultan Idris Murshidul'adzam Shah I, the 28th Sultan of Perak, and was fully completed in 1895. Before it was named Istana Negara, the palace was known as Istana Idris, named after the 28th Sultan of Perak who reigned at the time.
19 Feb 2019 60
Givi Asia's Lead Designer, A Girl From Kuala Kangsar
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Givi Asia's Lead Designer, A Girl From Kuala Kangsar
Givi Asia's lead designer is a young woman from Kuala Kangsar, Perak. The 33-year-old, Rozaida Ahmad Zaki, received her secondary education at Maktab Rendah Sains Mara (MRSM) PDRM in Kulim, Kedah. She later pursued her studies in Industrial Design at Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) in Serdang, Selangor.
18 Feb 2019 67
The 11th Sultan of Deli Was the Grandson of the 26th Sultan of Perak
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The 11th Sultan of Deli Was the Grandson of the 26th Sultan of Perak
The Deli Sultanate was once synonymous with the Perak Sultanate lineage, with ancestral ties closely linked to the Perak royal family, a legacy that continues to this day.
18 Feb 2019 70
Ulama and Independence Fighters from Gunung Semanggol
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Ulama and Independence Fighters from Gunung Semanggol
The Sultan of Perak graciously awarded the Darjah Datuk Paduka Mahkota Perak (DPMP) in recognition of the services he rendered to religion and the nation.
17 Feb 2019 58
The Origins of the Orang Kalur: Musicians of the Perak Malay Sultanate Nobat
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The Origins of the Orang Kalur: Musicians of the Perak Malay Sultanate Nobat
Currently, only five Malay states possess a nobat: Kedah, Perak, Selangor, and Terengganu in Peninsular Malaysia, and the nation of Brunei in Borneo. No Sultan in these states is officially installed without the playing of the nobat during the coronation.
17 Feb 2019 55
The History of the Dutch Fort on Pulau Pangkor
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The History of the Dutch Fort on Pulau Pangkor
The fort, known as the Dutch Fort (Kota Belanda), was originally built by the Dutch in 1670 as a warehouse to store tin ore obtained from the State of Perak.
16 Feb 2019 99
The History and Connection Between the Perak State Anthem and Negaraku
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The History and Connection Between the Perak State Anthem and Negaraku
After Sultan Abdullah finished serving his exile in the Seychelles Islands for allegedly conspiring to assassinate the British Resident JWW Birch, he brought back a song that was influential in Mahe, Seychelles, to be adapted as the official state anthem of Perak.
16 Feb 2019 302
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