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Tokoh
Raja Azureen, Eldest Daughter of the 34th Sultan of Perak
The eldest daughter of the late Sultan Azlan Shah (the 34th Sultan of Perak) was born in Penang on December 9, 1957. Raja Azureen is the second of five siblings, two of whom are male and the rest are female.
Fakta
Full List of Perak Menteri Besar from 1948 to Present
The Yang Amat Berhormat Menteri Besar of Perak is the person responsible for administering the government of the State of Perak Darul Ridzuan. According to the Perak State Constitution, the Menteri Besar must be a Malay-Bumiputera to hold this position for a 5-year term, unless the Sultan of Perak grants consent to appoint someone from outside the Malay-Bumiputera community.
Sejarah
Currencies Used in Perak Since 1630
Currency is a unit of exchange, facilitating the transfer of goods or services. It consists of coins and paper bills used as money. A form of money, where money is anything that acts as a medium of exchange, a store of value, and a standard of value. Currencies are the dominant medium of exchange. Coins and banknotes are both forms of currency.
Fakta
Interesting Facts About the Menora Tunnel
This 55-kilometer highway project would not be complete without two tunnels, one 880 meters long and the other 830 meters long, known as the Menora Tunnel.
News
The True Story Behind the Closure of the Tasik Raban R&R, Lenggong
Recently, a story went viral on Facebook regarding a mysterious incident and experience at this rest stop. The story involved people stopping to pray and eat in 2013, even though the Tasik Raban rest stop had been completely closed since 2010.
Seram
Mass Hysteria After a Ghost Hitches a Ride on a Bus at RNR Sungai Perak
Do you still remember the mass hysteria case on a bus that occurred on a road in Kuala Kangsar back in 2014? This story shocked the people of Perak at the time, and there were many speculations surrounding it. Supernatural disturbances are real and are not a new phenomenon in our lives as servants of Allah. We must always remember the pact made by Satan to lead mankind astray.
Tokoh
A Perak Native Designed the 29th SEA Games Logo
The 29th SEA Games logo was created by a Perak native from Kota Bharu, Gopeng, named Mohd Samsudin Adnan. His design was selected as the winner out of 174 entries in the logo design competition.
Sejarah
Istana Singgah, A Wooden Palace Over 100 Years Old in Pengkalan Hulu
Istana Singgah is a palace belonging to the descendants of Raja Reman, built from wood over 100 years ago. This palace was once used as a stopover for the descendants of Raja Reman when visiting their territories in the north.
Mitos
Folklore of the Sultan of Perak Proposing to Puteri Buih
Sungkai is quite famous for the folklore of Puteri Buih. It is said to be closely related to the lineage of the Sultan of Perak. There are two known versions of the Puteri Buih story, and both share the same conditions regarding her marriage to the Sultan of Perak.
Tokoh
Who Was the Panglima Hitam in Perak's History?
In our Malay legends, those chosen to hold the title of Panglima Hitam were said to be truly formidable in martial arts and highly skilled in battle. The Panglima Hitam was specially tasked as a personal bodyguard to the Sultan. Every Sultan has had their own Panglima Hitam since the 18th century.
Tokoh
Who Was Yuen Yuet Leng, the Man Who Helped Eradicate the Communists?
Yuen Yuet Leng was born in Larut Matang on September 15, 1927. At the age of 7, he studied at the King Edward VII School in Taiping, Perak. However, his education was interrupted during the Japanese occupation of Malaya.
Sejarah
The Low Treaty, Sparking the Beginning of British Colonialism in Perak
The treaty on October 18, 1826, significantly altered the British policy, which initially practiced non-interference in the governance of Perak by the Sultan. Thus, from that date, the history of British colonialism in Perak can be said to have begun. The Low Treaty shocked authorities in India because, in promising British protection over Perak, Captain James Low had exceeded his authority and instructions.