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Tokoh
The Sad Story Behind the Singer of 'Dari Kerana Mata', Raja Azmi Raja Ambiah
Raja Azmi Raja Ambiah was born in 1923 in Kuala Kangsar, Perak, and was better known by the name R. Azmi. He was actually one of the most popular Malay singers, on par with P. Ramlee from the 1950s to the 1970s.
Sejarah
The Origin and History of the Name Dato Sagor
The title of Dato Sagor was initially awarded to Tun Mahmud, who was the first Bendahara of Perak in 1530.
Fakta
Raja Muda Jaafar, A Prince Close to the People's Hearts
Raja Muda Ja'afar was born on September 26, 1941, at Taiping Hospital. He is the son of the then-Raja Muda of Perak, Raja Dato’ Musa ibni Almarhum Sultan Abdulaziz, and Cik Puan Mariam binti Encik Abdullah.
Sejarah
Taiping Prison, the First Prison Complex in Malaysia
Taiping Prison was built in 1879 during the administration of Sir Hugh Low, the third British Resident of Perak.
Sejarah
Sultan Yussuf Izzuddin Shah, the 32nd Sultan of Perak
The late 32nd Sultan of Perak ascended to the throne on March 31, 1948, following the passing of his uncle, the late Sultan Abdul Aziz (the 31st Sultan of Perak).
Sejarah
Perak Once Had Two Sultans in the Mid-18th Century
It turns out there was an overlap in governance between two sultans during the reign of the Sultans of Perak between 1744 and 1750.
Mitos
The Tale of the Were-Tiger in the Writings of the British Resident of Perak
In a book written by Sir Frank Athelstane Swettenham during his tenure as the British Resident of Perak, he recounts tales of were-tigers in the state.
Sejarah
Various Versions of the Origin Story of the Name Perak
The origin and history of the name of the state of Perak remain obscure. This is because the stories and narratives were largely passed down through oral tradition, with a lack of written records.
Sejarah
How Was the Position of British Resident in Perak Abolished?
The journey of the end of 82 years of direct British official intervention in the administration of Perak, which began in 1874 with J.W.W. Birch and ended in 1956 with Dato’ I.W. Blelloch.
Sejarah
The Story of a Taiping Native in a Communist Ambush
A Taiping, Perak-born soldier seeks justice for the death of his comrade who was ambushed by communist terrorists while defending the nation!
Sejarah
30th Sultan of Perak, First Malay Appointed as Assistant Commissioner of Police
Captain A. McD Graham was the individual who voiced the view and suggestion that there should be involvement from a member of the Malay royal family in the police force. His story begins here.
Tokoh
The Story of the 4th Menteri Besar of Perak Who Once Worked as a Driver
A brief look at the life of the grandfather of actor Iqram Dinzly, who worked as a driver before becoming the 4th Menteri Besar of Perak.