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

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Malaysia's Last Javan Rhino Fell in Perak
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Malaysia's Last Javan Rhino Fell in Perak
Perak was once a favorite habitat for the Javan Rhino because most areas in Hulu Perak still possessed the characteristics of the Javan Rhino's preferred habitat.
20 Feb 2019 340
Memories of a Lieutenant General at Bukit Jenalik, Kuala Kangsar
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Memories of a Lieutenant General at Bukit Jenalik, Kuala Kangsar
What happened on Bukit Jenalik, Kuala Kangsar in 2000 was when Dato Seri Zaini Mohd Said struggled with and defeated a dangerous man named Mohd Amin Mohd Razali, the leader of Al-Ma'unah who had fortified himself at Bukit Jenalik.
20 Feb 2019 304
Unraveling the 1,001 Secrets of Pulau Kelumpang in Bagan Serai, Perak
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Unraveling the 1,001 Secrets of Pulau Kelumpang in Bagan Serai, Perak
For this expedition, I braved the open sea to reach a truly unique location: Pulau Kelumpang. Rumor has it that this site is part of the remnants of an ancient kingdom, the Selinsing Kingdom.
20 Feb 2019 296
The History of Aceh's Rule in Perak
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The History of Aceh's Rule in Perak
The year 1573 marked the moment when Perak was invaded by Aceh, sharing the same fate as the state of Johor.
19 Feb 2019 518
The Former Home of Actress Norizan in Teluk Intan
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The Former Home of Actress Norizan in Teluk Intan
This house, once lived in by Norizan, is located on Jalan Syed Abu Bakar, right next to Sekolah Kebangsaan Sultan Idris II, Teluk Intan.
19 Feb 2019 595
The Story of Chong Chor, the Communist Terrorist from Tronoh
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The Story of Chong Chor, the Communist Terrorist from Tronoh
Chong Chor became active in communism as early as age 13. Growing up in Tronoh, he was involved with the communists for over 50 years.
19 Feb 2019 477
The History of Istana Negara in Perak
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The History of Istana Negara in Perak
The Istana Negara in Perak was the official palace of the Sultan of Perak, built on the current site of Istana Iskandariah at the peak of Bukit Chandan, Kuala Kangsar. Istana Negara was commissioned by the late Sultan Idris Murshidul'adzam Shah I, the 28th Sultan of Perak, and was fully completed in 1895. Before it was named Istana Negara, the palace was known as Istana Idris, named after the 28th Sultan of Perak who reigned at the time.
19 Feb 2019 473
Givi Asia's Lead Designer, A Girl From Kuala Kangsar
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Givi Asia's Lead Designer, A Girl From Kuala Kangsar
Givi Asia's lead designer is a young woman from Kuala Kangsar, Perak. The 33-year-old, Rozaida Ahmad Zaki, received her secondary education at Maktab Rendah Sains Mara (MRSM) PDRM in Kulim, Kedah. She later pursued her studies in Industrial Design at Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) in Serdang, Selangor.
18 Feb 2019 256
Rashid Maidin, A Senior Malay Leader in the Malayan Communist Party
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Rashid Maidin, A Senior Malay Leader in the Malayan Communist Party
Rashid was said to have been born into a poor family in Kampung Gunung Mesah, Gopeng. He was the eldest of eight siblings. Rashid completed his primary education up to standard five in a Malay school but later took English courses at night school and also studied via correspondence.
18 Feb 2019 556
Taiping Boy Crowned 2016 Muay Thai World Champion
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Taiping Boy Crowned 2016 Muay Thai World Champion
This native of Changkat Jering, Taiping, is no ordinary child. While he shares the same personality as other children his age, his name alone is feared in the international Muay Thai arena.
18 Feb 2019 239
The 11th Sultan of Deli Was the Grandson of the 26th Sultan of Perak
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The 11th Sultan of Deli Was the Grandson of the 26th Sultan of Perak
The Deli Sultanate was once synonymous with the Perak Sultanate lineage, with ancestral ties closely linked to the Perak royal family, a legacy that continues to this day.
18 Feb 2019 461
KD Maharaja Lela, Malaysia's First Stealth Warship
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KD Maharaja Lela, Malaysia's First Stealth Warship
The ship follows the French Gowind-class design and has been enhanced with infrared detection systems, reducing radar detection by enemies and providing stealth capabilities.
17 Feb 2019 379
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