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Sejarah
The Story of Sultan Iskandar Shah Testing the Ulama of Perak in the Palace
There is a story that took place during the month of Ramadan, where Sultan Iskandar Shah invited many renowned ulama from across the state of Perak to break their fast at his Bukit Chandan Palace.
Sejarah
Singapore's First President Was Born in Perak
Encik Yusof bin Ishak was born on August 12, 1910, in Padang Gajah, Trong, Perak, located nearly 18 miles from Taiping, Perak.
Fakta
The British Last Headquarters in Perak
The British army retreated from their final headquarters in Perak towards Kuala Kubu Bharu in Selangor on January 7, 1942. The location of the British final headquarters was in the main building named Bangunan Suluh Budiman, situated within the Sultan Idris Education University (UPSI) in Tanjung Malim. The headquarters in Tanjung Malim served as an operations center and also functioned as a military hospital.
Sejarah
Tracing the Tomb of the 25th Sultan of Perak in Johor
There are 5 Sultans of Johor, including one Sultan of Perak, buried here.
Tokoh
Dato Meor Abdul Rahman, Founder of Silat Gayong Malaysia from Taiping
This great and respected figure was born on August 17, 1915, in a village called Kampung Lake Garden, located in the town of Taiping, Perak. The late Dato Meor Abdul Rahman was of Bugis descent, with ancestral ties to the Panglima Hitam in the history of Perak.
Sejarah
The Story of Sheikh Abdullah Fahim, Grandfather of the 5th Prime Minister
In 1931, the 30th Sultan of Perak, the late Sultan Iskandar Shah, invited Sheikh Haji Abdullah Fahim to become the mudir (principal) at the renowned Madrasah Idrisiah in Bukit Chandan, Kuala Kangsar.
Fakta
Orang Asli in Perak Create Malaysia's Longest Sash
The Malaysia Book of Records has officially recognized the longest sash created and produced by the residents of Kampung Chenderong Kelubi.
Sejarah
The Sword Once Owned by Parameswara Is Now Inherited by the Sultan of Perak
Not many Malaysians, and perhaps not even the people of Perak themselves, are aware of the various artifacts that serve as regalia symbolizing the sovereignty of the Perak Malay Sultanate.
Mitos
The Japanese Myth of the Giant Snake Bombing in Perak
It is said that at the time, rumors spread throughout Perak about many giant snakes being killed by the Japanese in a hole using only hand grenades.
Fakta
Istana Iskandariah: A Symbol of Pride for the State of Perak
This magnificent and beautiful palace in Kuala Kangsar stands as the pinnacle of the grandeur of the Perak Sultanate, known as Istana Iskandariah.
Tokoh
Getting to Know the Late Raja Ashman Shah
The late Raja Ashman Shah was the third child of the late Sultan Azlan Shah (the 34th Sultan of Perak).
Sejarah
Reigning for 10 Months, the Sultan of Perak with the Shortest Reign
The late Sultan Yusuf Sharifuddin Mudzaffar Shah reigned over the state of Perak for only 10 months, which indirectly makes him the Sultan with the shortest reign in Perak's history compared to other Sultans.