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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.
Sejarah
The Story of Kulup Chandan, the Pet Elephant of Sultan Idris I
This elephant had its own unique significance, so much so that its name was immortalized on a hill that stands beautifully today, and at the Istana Iskandariah, which remains the official residence of every Sultan of Perak to this day.
Sejarah
Frank Swettenham's Notes on the River Terrapins of Bota Kanan
In his notes, Sir Frank Athelstane Swettenham mentioned that at the end of every year when the Perak River water levels are high, river terrapins would head upstream to find sandy areas around Bota to lay their eggs.
Sejarah
How Did the Perak Administrative Center Come to Be at Cempaka Sari?
After being installed as the Sultan of Perak, he initially resided in Barhaman Indera until he felt moved to relocate to a new site to serve as the administrative center for the glory of his reign.
Sejarah
The Origin of the Name Batu Kurau, Perak
According to local elders, Batu Kurau was established in 1850 when its first leader, Tok Amar Wan Kasa Bin Raja Hulubalang Pattani, was appointed as the Penghulu (headman) from 1859 to 1867.
Sejarah
Sultan Idris II's Speech at the Mosque Pulpit at Age 11
On the blessed Friday of January 11, 1935, as the story goes, the Raja Di Hilir Perak, Raja Idris Shah Ibni Sultan Iskandar Shah, set out to perform Friday prayers at the Masjid Ridzuaniah in Kuala Kangsar.
Fakta
The Highest Mountain in Perak
Gunung Korbu, reaching a height of 2,183 meters, is the highest mountain in the state of Perak. It is also the highest peak in the Titiwangsa Range.
Tourism
The True Facts About Pulau Cempaka Sari in Pekan Parit
Many misunderstand the claim that this location was once the residence of the late Sultan Iskandar Dzulkarnain, the 15th Sultan of Perak, before he moved to Pulau Indera Sakti in 1754.
Sejarah
The History Behind the Construction of Ubudiah Mosque in Bukit Chandan
Once upon a time, before the Ubudiah Mosque was built, the 28th Sultan of Perak, the late Sultan Idris I, had planned to construct a mosque.
Sejarah
The Story of the British Resident's House on Bukit Kerajaan, Kuala Kangsar
The Perak Resident's house featured in this article is located on Bukit Kerajaan, Kuala Kangsar, Perak.
Sejarah
The Tale of the Fall of Gangga Negara in Perak
There is a story regarding the fall of the Gangga Negara kingdom embedded within the chronicles refined in the Sulalatus Salatin (Malay Annals).
Tokoh
Meet the Religious Teacher to Five Sultans of Perak
A figure who deserves to be remembered not only by the people of Perak but by all Malaysians is the individual who served as a religious teacher or advisor to five individuals who were once crowned as the Sultan of Perak.