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Representative from Parit, Perak to Conquer the World's 7 Summits
Zainudin Lot has reportedly been interested in climbing since he was a child. According to his younger brother, Zul Lot, the first hill he climbed was located behind their house in Kampung Buloh Akar. It is said that someone once took their last breath in his arms during a climbing mission. Zainudin Lot has two children, and one of his sons shares the same passion as his father.
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First Female Village Head in Perak
Esah Ahmad made history after being appointed as the first female village head in Perak in 2016. The 56-year-old woman has proven that gender does not determine one's leadership ability.
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Malaysia's First X-Ray Technology Began in Taiping
Among the most interesting and earliest technologies received in Perak was the X-ray scanning machine technology introduced in 1897.
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The Source of Spritzer Water in Taiping, Perak
The entire hill in Taiping where the underground water source is extracted spans over 300 acres and is owned by the Spritzer company.
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Kampung Boy Artist, Lat, Born in Perak
Datuk Mohammad Nor Khalid's most famous work, Kampung Boy, has been popular since 1979, not only in Malaysia but also internationally and across the globe.
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List of Airports in Perak
Don't be unaware of the airports located within the state of Perak. These are general facts regarding the list of airports in Perak, whether they are small, privately owned, military, public, or abandoned and no longer in use. Did you know that Perak has the oldest airport in Malaysia? It was built in 1929 for military use during the British colonial era.
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The Megat Lineage in Perak
Do you have a friend whose name starts with Megat? They might be a descendant of Megat Terawis!
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The Bloody History of Sungai Siput Utara, Perak
This event is always remembered by the older generation as it was the site of the bloody incident that led to the declaration of a state of emergency in the Federation of Malaya.
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World War II Bunkers in Kampar
The Battle of Kampar, which took place from 30 December 1941 to 2 January 1942, occurred in what was then a tin-mining town in the state of Perak, Malaysia. Following the British military's failure to halt the Japanese advance in Jitra and Gurun during the Japanese occupation campaign in Malaya, the British established a defensive line in Kampar in an effort to block their progress.
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The Largest Roundabout Recreation Park in Perak
The 7.3-hectare roundabout is the largest in Perak. It also features a shallow 0.6-meter deep pool for children. There are also recreational areas such as a jogging track, relaxation spots, benches, and various exercise facilities. When children are playing in the water area, it is mandatory for them to be supervised by a guardian at all times.
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Perak Menteri Besar Chases Cable Thieves
According to the Perak Menteri Besar, he was furious at the actions of telephone cable thieves and personally chased two of the thieves along with his security detail.
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Dabus Dance, The Warrior Dance of Perak
Dabus is a warrior dance from Perak that is slowly fading away with time. Initially, it was performed only by men wearing traditional Malay warrior attire from Perak.