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News, tourism, history & more across Perak's 12 districts.

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Getting to Know Sultan Iskandar Shah, a Pious Ruler
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Getting to Know Sultan Iskandar Shah, a Pious Ruler
Born on May 10, 1876, in Kampung Kuala Keboi, Kampar, Perak, he was given the name Raja Alang Iskandar ibni Almarhum Sultan Idris Mushidul A'zam Shah.
02 Apr 2019 585
The First Rubber Tree in Malaysia
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The First Rubber Tree in Malaysia
In 1877, the first Hevea Brasiliensis rubber tree was planted in Kuala Kangsar, Perak by H.J. Murton, who was the superintendent of the Singapore Botanical Gardens.
01 Apr 2019 720
The History of the RMN Fleet Command Headquarters in Lumut
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The History of the RMN Fleet Command Headquarters in Lumut
In 1983, the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) Fleet Command Headquarters was relocated from the Naval Base in Woodlands, Singapore, to the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) Base in Lumut.
01 Apr 2019 347
SOFEA, The Nostalgic Rock Band from Ipoh, Perak
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SOFEA, The Nostalgic Rock Band from Ipoh, Perak
Pure nostalgia, SOFEA is a Malaysian rock band that has been popular since the 1980s, hailing from Ipoh, Perak.
01 Apr 2019 825
Senoi Praaq, Dubbed 'The Silent Killer' by the CIA
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Senoi Praaq, Dubbed 'The Silent Killer' by the CIA
The Senoi Praaq were dubbed 'The Silent Killer' by the CIA and were once used in secret operations in Laos. When the United States withdrew from Laos, they were simply left behind.
01 Apr 2019 664
The Origin of the 'Orang Besar' Titles in Perak
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The Origin of the 'Orang Besar' Titles in Perak
Ismail Mokhtar Bin Mohd Noor, a student at the University of Malaya from 1974 to 1975, is the individual who authored this article. This writing is a study concerning the history of the use of titles for the 'Orang Besar' (High-Ranking Officials) in the State of Perak. Certain ambiguities in his research and writing were clarified with appropriate testimony by Cikgu Ahmad Panjang Bin Manjung, a veteran historian who...
27 Mar 2019 541
First National Sportswoman Award Recipient from Tapah
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First National Sportswoman Award Recipient from Tapah
Born in 1946, Datuk Rajamani Mailvaganam, a middle-distance sprinter, set a record as the first woman in Malaysia to receive the National Sportswoman award in 1966 after winning a gold medal in the 400-meter event, which was contested for women for the first time, earning her the title of Asia's Track Queen.
27 Mar 2019 306
History of Tanjung Rambutan Hospital
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History of Tanjung Rambutan Hospital
In 1910, Dr. Samuels proposed that the government build a hospital named the Federal Lunatic Asylum in Tanjung Rambutan.
27 Mar 2019 557
Getting to Know Hamdan Senario, a Native of Batu Gajah
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Getting to Know Hamdan Senario, a Native of Batu Gajah
Not many are aware of the life journey and story of Hamdan Senario, a native of Batu Gajah, before he ventured into the world of entertainment.
27 Mar 2019 346
American Aircraft Crashed in Beruas in 1945
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American Aircraft Crashed in Beruas in 1945
It is said that the aircraft went missing and lost contact while in the airspace over Melaka. Three people died in the crash and were left on Gunung Bubu for 70 years.
26 Mar 2019 216
Beruas Town Turns 100 in 2018
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Beruas Town Turns 100 in 2018
A commendable effort by the Manjung Municipal Council (MPM), in collaboration with local building owners in the small town of Beruas, to spruce up the area in celebration of its 100th anniversary in 2018.
26 Mar 2019 213
The Impact of the 'Tokyo Slap' During the Japanese Occupation in Perak
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The Impact of the 'Tokyo Slap' During the Japanese Occupation in Perak
During the Japanese occupation, especially in the state of Perak, many stories of cruelty have been passed down orally by our elders since long ago.
26 Mar 2019 518
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