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

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Getting to Know Historian N.A. Halim from Lenggong, Perak
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Getting to Know Historian N.A. Halim from Lenggong, Perak
The name N.A. Halim is well-known among local history enthusiasts, especially those who have a passion for the local history of Perak Darul Ridzuan.
08 Feb 2019 303
Batu Mestika Geliga Embun, A Perak State Regalia
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Batu Mestika Geliga Embun, A Perak State Regalia
The story of the Batu Mestika Geliga Embun, one of the most important pieces of Perak state regalia used in the coronation ceremonies of the Sultan of Perak since ancient times to this day.
07 Feb 2019 750
The Increasingly Forgotten Memorial Pavilion in Teluk Intan
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The Increasingly Forgotten Memorial Pavilion in Teluk Intan
Many residents in Teluk Intan are unaware that there is a historic Memorial Pavilion and do not know why it was built.
07 Feb 2019 180
Sunway Group Founder Hails from Pusing, Perak
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Sunway Group Founder Hails from Pusing, Perak
Many are certainly familiar with the Sunway Group, but did you know that its founder hails from the small town of Pusing, Perak?
07 Feb 2019 259
The Origin and History of the Name Bukit Chandan, Kuala Kangsar
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The Origin and History of the Name Bukit Chandan, Kuala Kangsar
The name Bukit Chandan was taken from the name of an elephant belonging to Sultan Yusuf Sharifuddin Mudzaffar Shah (the 27th Sultan of Perak), who ruled the state of Perak for only 10 months. What is the story behind how an elephant's name became the name of this area?
07 Feb 2019 572
The History and Origins of Gerik, Perak
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The History and Origins of Gerik, Perak
About a hundred years ago, the place now known as Gerik was still covered in dense jungle and was under the rule of the Raja of Reman.
06 Feb 2019 667
The Secret of the Teluk Intan Leaning Tower's Great Clock
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The Secret of the Teluk Intan Leaning Tower's Great Clock
There is a large clock that emits a loud sound on the body of the Teluk Intan tower. But what is the story behind it?
06 Feb 2019 339
Getting to Know the Last Raja Bendahara of Perak
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Getting to Know the Last Raja Bendahara of Perak
The title of Raja Bendahara, held by the Perak royal family for 200 years, has finally been returned to the commoners, as it was originally intended.
06 Feb 2019 393
The Final Words of a Tapah-Born Hero Who Fell in War
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The Final Words of a Tapah-Born Hero Who Fell in War
Mohd Zabri bin Abdul Hamid took his final breath while delivering a final message to his men.
06 Feb 2019 222
Cathay, A 50-Year-Old Cinema in Ipoh
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Cathay, A 50-Year-Old Cinema in Ipoh
Cathay in Ipoh was once the most vibrant cinema in the city back in its heyday.
05 Feb 2019 253
Former Soldier from Slim River Was the Model for the National Monument
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Former Soldier from Slim River Was the Model for the National Monument
The first sketch for the National Monument was created in 1958 at Kem Gunung Bongsu, Penang, involving several soldiers from the 5th Battalion of the Royal Malay Regiment (5 RAMD).
05 Feb 2019 533
Early Kingdoms in the Dinding District of Perak
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Early Kingdoms in the Dinding District of Perak
Not many are aware that following the fall of the Gangga Negara kingdom, two new kingdoms emerged: the Beruas Kingdom and the Manjung Kingdom.
05 Feb 2019 265
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