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Sejarah
Bicycles in Perak Required Licenses Since the Japanese Occupation
Since the Japanese occupation of Malaya in 1941, every bicycle ridden had to be registered, and a special license was issued by them for specific purposes. It may seem like a trivial regulation today, but the use of bicycles at that time was quite rare for the Malay community.
Sejarah
5 Tragic Events Related to Perak Before the Nation's Independence
Behind the struggles of a multi-ethnic society, especially the Malay majority, in defending Tanah Melayu from colonial enemies, there are clearly untold tragic stories hidden from our current generation.
Fakta
Facts About Tapah Prison
When prisons are mentioned, everyone is well aware that they are places specifically designed to house inmates who have been convicted of criminal offenses.
Sejarah
Piyamit Tunnel in Betong, Adjacent to Pengkalan Hulu
Many are aware of the existence of the Piyamit tunnel located next to the town of Pengkalan Hulu. However, not many know how it was built by communist terrorists from Malaya.
Mitos
Ghee Hin Commander Cursed to Become a White Crocodile in Larut
Ah Choong, a Chinese man, was said to have studied Malay martial arts (silat) and promised never to use the skills he learned against the Malay people.
Food
Kelamai, A Traditional Food of the Rao People in Perak
According to the Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka, kelamai is a type of kuih similar to dodol, made using ingredients such as glutinous rice flour, brown sugar, coconut milk, kerisik, tahi minyak, and white sugar. The method of making kelamai is similar to roasting lemang, with the main difference being the ingredients used.
Fakta
Facts About the Orang Besar Jajahan in Perak
The Orang Besar Jajahan for the state of Perak plays a significant role in all administrative matters under the Sultan of Perak.
Sejarah
Rumah Kutai, A Perak Identity Facing Extinction
The term Rumah Kutai, or Kotai, means old or ancient. It is undeniable that the Rumah Kutai is the only type of traditional Malay house in the state of Perak that has been inhabited by locals for over 200 years and still stands proudly on the earth today.
Sejarah
Bandor, The Most Advanced Town in Perak in the 18th Century
During that era, the Bandor town area was among the most advanced in the state of Perak because it possessed a busy port with trading activities, rows of shops, and settlements for both local communities and foreign immigrants along the Perak River.
Sejarah
The Battle of Kanang in Korbu Forest Reserve, Sungai Siput
Witnessing the national hero, Warrant Officer I Kanang Anak Langkau, with his intestines exposed after being shot by attacking communist terrorists.
Sejarah
The History of the Batu Gajah Post Office, Established in 1886
In 1886, Batu Gajah began to develop rapidly with the opening of its first post and telegraph office. This post office, which is over 100 years old, provided services to the surrounding areas of Batu Gajah, extending to Papan, Lahat, Ipoh, Gopeng, and Klian Lalang.
Sejarah
The 1979 Kroh Communist Terrorist Ambush Tragedy
During the Emergency era, the northern region of Perak, particularly around Grik and Pengkalan Hulu, was a hotspot for communist terrorist activity, focusing on government sabotage and military ambushes. The dense forests and hilly terrain provided ideal cover for their guerrilla tactics.