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

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Malaysia's Mini Amazon is in Kampung Beng, Perak
Tourism
Malaysia's Mini Amazon is in Kampung Beng, Perak
Want to experience and enjoy an environment like the Amazon River in South America? You might not know that Perak has its own Amazon river, and it is just as impressive as the world-renowned Amazon River.
05 Jan 2019 72
Meet Mior Shahrin, the Story Behind the Best Cooperative in Perak
Tokoh
Meet Mior Shahrin, the Story Behind the Best Cooperative in Perak
The story behind the success of Koperasi Peserta-Peserta Rancangan Felcra Seberang Perak Berhad, which is the best cooperative in the state of Perak. Once a troubled cooperative, today they are among the model cooperatives in the country.
05 Jan 2019 94
World's Oldest Hand Axe Found in Lenggong
Sejarah
World's Oldest Hand Axe Found in Lenggong
In 2009, one of the greatest discoveries in our nation's history was made in Lenggong, Perak. It is the oldest artifact discovery in the world. This clearly proves that the Lenggong area was one of the earliest human settlements since ancient times. This discovery indirectly makes Perak even more special, with its own unique identity and diverse stories.
05 Jan 2019 58
Why Was This Englishman Called the White Rajah of Hulu Perak?
Sejarah
Why Was This Englishman Called the White Rajah of Hulu Perak?
Why was an Englishman who held only an ordinary position given the title of White Rajah by the local Malay community in Hulu Perak? What were the great deeds performed by this Englishman that made the Malay community willing to bestow such a title upon him?
04 Jan 2019 46
Raja Azlan Muzzaffar Shah, Eldest Son of the 35th Sultan of Perak
Fakta
Raja Azlan Muzzaffar Shah, Eldest Son of the 35th Sultan of Perak
The eldest son of Sultan Nazrin Shah was born at approximately 10 a.m. on March 14, 2008, at the Damansara Specialist Hospital, Selangor.
04 Jan 2019 171
The Story of the Sultan Idris Shah II Bridge in Bota, Perak
Sejarah
The Story of the Sultan Idris Shah II Bridge in Bota, Perak
The Sultan Idris Shah II Bridge in Bota serves as a backbone for the state of Perak, acting as a vital artery connecting two rapidly developing locations: Ipoh and Lumut. Do you know the story behind this bridge?
04 Jan 2019 26
The Story of Mek Yah, the Elephant from Perak That Walked Over 200 Miles
Sejarah
The Story of Mek Yah, the Elephant from Perak That Walked Over 200 Miles
Mek Yah's 200-mile journey was a symbolic gesture for a grand festival. She was a famous elephant from Perak who was well-known across the country at the time.
03 Jan 2019 76
The Folklore of 'Buluh Apa' in Tanah Abang, the First Administrative Center of Perak
Sejarah
The Folklore of 'Buluh Apa' in Tanah Abang, the First Administrative Center of Perak
Two stories of two young men who quarreled over the name of a bamboo plant in Tanah Abang, leading to bloodshed.
02 Jan 2019 31
The Son of JWW Birch, the 6th British Resident of Perak
Sejarah
The Son of JWW Birch, the 6th British Resident of Perak
Following in the footsteps of his father, James Wheeler Woodford Birch (JWW Birch), who was the first British Resident of Perak, by becoming the 6th British Resident of Perak. Sir Ernest Woodford Birch was the eldest son of James Wheeler Woodford Birch (JWW Birch), born in Sri Lanka.
01 Jan 2019 47
The Significant Events Behind the Lost Kota Lumut
Sejarah
The Significant Events Behind the Lost Kota Lumut
A historically significant event took place on Perak soil at Kota Lumut. However, today, its exact location cannot be traced and has simply vanished.
01 Jan 2019 92
The Perak State Clock During the Reign of the 15th Sultan of Perak
Sejarah
The Perak State Clock During the Reign of the 15th Sultan of Perak
The Perak state clock during the reign of the late Sultan Iskandar Zulkarnain was perhaps the largest clock in Perak at the time, obtained by the Perak rulers from the Dutch or the British.
01 Jan 2019 71
One of Malaysia's Founding Fathers from Sungai Siput, Perak
Tokoh
One of Malaysia's Founding Fathers from Sungai Siput, Perak
Tun Sambanthan from Sungai Siput was one of the founding fathers of Malaysia, alongside Tunku Abdul Rahman and Tun Tan Cheng Lock.
31 Dec 2018 48
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